Archives for May 2015
Courtesy Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, TX – The inclement weather did not deter wrestling fans from attending Saturday’s WWE Live! The anticipation of seeing WWE superstars was enough to encourage the great turnout. Patrons were not disappointed, the action packed matches showed just how passionate these wresters are about their craft.
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Dr. M.E. Malakoff Elementary School’s Armored Knights Robotics team, displayed their hard work at this years Gifted and Talented Showcase which was recently held at the United I.S.D. Student Activity Center. The team incorporated the use of S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math) with the young minds to step up to
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-An expansion of a highly successful Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Literacy Enrichment Center (LEC) program for elementary school students that strengthens reading and writing skills will happen thanks to a generous grant totaling $300,000 from the Trustees of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust. Trustees Joe Martin, III and James H.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas) – On May 28, 2015 , the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Elysian Social Club honored Community Role Models from Laredo’s public and private high schools with an awards ceremony and lunch at Salon Chapa. Four UISD students were among the honorees who received the monthly recognition, which is based on extra-curricular activities and volunteer work above and
Courtesy Judge Jose R. Salinas, Justice of The Peace Pct. 4 (Laredo, Texas)-It is with great pleasure to announce the certification of Lydia Palos and Alicia Rodriguez, now Certified Justice of the Peace Court Personnel Level I Clerks, after passing the exam at the Justice Court Training Center of Texas State University for “Justice of
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On May 27, 2015 United High School (UHS),hosted a triple scholarship press conference for three graduating seniors who signed letters of intent to play college level sports. Dulce Garcia, Rodrigo Zuniga,and Eileen Gallegos,accompanied by their parents, signed their full ride scholarships in front of an audience that included fellow students, athletes
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) full time employees will spend the morning and afternoon at the University’s annual TAMIU Enrichment Day, today, Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. While University offices will remain open, staff and services will be greatly reduced. The
Courtesy Poinstreak Communications, Joplin 3, Fargo-Moorhead 0 (10 Innings) After nine scoreless innings, the Joplin Blasters and Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks headed to extra innings to settle the tie. Joplin didn’t let the game go much further, scoring three runs in the 10th and preserving the shutout. After the first two batters in extra innings singled, LFYasser Gomez hit
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, The United ISD Police Department hosted the inaugural “K-9” Team Competition on May 20that the Laredo Coliseum. A total of 32 local and out of town law enforcement canine (K-9) teams were competing to be “top dog” in the areas of accurate, timed searches for narcotics. Each K-9 team searched an area that contained between 50 to 75 articles for three minutes. Some articles contain two types of drugs, marijuana and
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) full time employees will spend the morning and afternoon at the University’s annual TAMIU Enrichment Day, Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. While University offices will remain open, staff and services will be greatly reduced. The annual event provides professional development
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