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Archives for March 2015

Final Info Session for Texas Academy Tuesday at TAMIU

  Courtesy Steve Harmon,                 (Laredo, Texas)-The Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies is seeking some exceptional students as it enrolls its second cohort of students at Laredo’s newest high school.  Students at the Academy earn their high school diploma concurrently with college credits towards a Bachelors degree.                 A final enrollment information session

CBP Officers Seize $237,000 in Heroin Hidden in Aztec Calendar, Tortilla Press at Laredo Port of Entry

  Courtesy Richard Pauza,   Laredo, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry  seized a significant load of alleged heroin hidden in an unusual location, an Aztec calendar and a tortilla press. “Hiding hard narcotics within everyday Mexican curios reflects the desperate efforts smuggling organizations would go through to

Ruth B. Cowl Celebrates Drivers Appreciation Day

Courtesy Ariana Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Last week Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center wished their drivers a Happy Drivers Appreciation Day! Expressing A big THANK YOU to their drivers for safely transporting their patients day in and day out.  Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center takes pride in their drivers they are experienced and are professionally trained in

Defendant pleads guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a child and possession of child pornography

Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo,  Texas)-The Office of the District Attorney secured a guilty plea in its case against Juan Alberto Limon 48, for continuous sexual abuse of a child and possession of child pornography. On June 12, 2014 a search warrant on child pornography was executed at the residence of Juan Alberto Limon by the

U.S. Border Patrol Awards Youth Of The Month Recipients For March

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-United Sates Border Patrol Laredo Sector awards United ISD’s Youth of the Month for March.  This notable award was established in 1986 and continues to recognize one student a month from each of Laredo’s nine high schools.  Students are selected for the honor based on academic achievement, community involvement and demonstration

UISD’s Outanding 8th Graders Recognized at Special Ceremony

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine UISD middle school students were among those recognized as Outstanding 8th graders for March 2015. These  top performing students were praised and honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and serving as good role models. This month’s ceremony was hosted by Gonzalez Middle School. The Outstanding

Fasken Elementary Students Attend UT Open House in Austin

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On March 7, 1st-5th grade Gifted and Talented (G.T.) students from Fasken elementary attended the Explore UT 2015 open house at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Explore UT 2015, also known as the “Biggest Open House in Texas,” is an opportunity for students of all ages to see what

CBP Announces Facilitation Measures to Expedite Processing of Holy Week Traffic at South Texas Ports of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza,   LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office is announcing that the agency is preparing to open available lanes along with encouraging use of trusted traveler programs and Ready Lanes to help facilitate the annual surge in northbound traffic anticipated at South Texas ports of entry over the

Prom Project 2015 Is Now In Full Effect!

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD held a press conference to announce the 2nd annual prom project.  The project is dedicated to collecting formal dress attire, new or gently used, to make sure all UISD high school students have the opportunity to go to their prom affordably, with confidence and in style. The donated gowns, suits

Over 100 Activities at ‘Discover TAMIU’ Saturday

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Saturday, March 21, 2015 will be a special day to celebrate all things Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) at  “Discover TAMIU,” a family-friendly event focused on opening doors and minds to the importance of higher education at “The International U.”   Scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the 300-acre

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