Archives for May 2015
City of Laredo Health Department, Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department wants to remind the community to take precautions against bacterial disease “stomach” infections that may cause loose stool, cramping, urgency to have a bowel movement and vomiting. As we approach the summer, we urge families to take precautions especially since we
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-With Memorial Day just around the corner, Cm. Vela and other patriotic-minded individuals in Laredo would like to invite the community to help prepare the Veterans’ Section of the City of Laredo Cemetery with a Clean-Up event, set for Saturday, May 23, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. “It is
Courtesy Gabriel Lopez, (Laredo, Texas)-Due to the recent reports of unsafe water in Rio Bravo and El Cenizo Veterans from the South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association will again deliver cases of bottle water to the homes of these two communities on Sunday 17, 2015 Veterans will meet at the corner of Loop 20 and
Courtesy Steve Helm, LAREDO, Texas— Law enforcement officers from the Laredo area will gather at the Webb County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 19, for a press conference and the kickoff of their annual Flame of Hope Torch Run from Laredo to Arlington for the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games. The ceremony will start at
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos recently promoted two individuals to administrative positions in the District. Cynthia M. Ramirez will be the Executive Director of the Special Education Department and Raquel E. Alvarado will be the new Principal of Prada Elementary School. The decision was announced
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The 1st Annual George Washington Middle School (GWMS), Voice singing competition showcased the musical talents of 13 students. It was 6th grade student Kalina Lozano who won the coveted 1st place trophy along with a recording session at Guerra Communications. Second place winner Karla Vasquez and third place winner Zustin Gonzalez also
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to United South High School (USHS), seniors Justo Idrogo and Abigail Madrigal. Both students signed full-ride cross-country scholarships at TAMIU during a press conference held in the campus library on May 13, 2015. Coach Juan Salazar said that Justo Idrogo’s hard work and determination helped him become one of the best runners
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, LAREDO, TEXAS – The Laredo Logistics and Manufacturing Association (LMA) is hosting its first annual LMA Benefit Cancer Golf Outing to be held May 16th, 2015 at The Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course in Laredo, TX. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 1.6 million people in the United
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – Alert U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of entry stung an ill-fated and unusual smuggling attempt as they seized a cache of undeclared live queen and worker honey bees from a group of travelers in a pickup truck. “This interception of multiple colonies
Courtesy Gabriel Lopez, (Laredo, Texas)-The South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association strongly opposes HB 3772 which drastically cuts educational benefits to Texas Veterans and their Families. We urge all veterans to oppose this bill by calling their state representatives. Bill 3572 includes the following: · Six years of service to be eligible
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