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Archives for May 2015

Preventing the Spread of Bacterial “Stomach” Infection

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

Councilmember Roque Vela Jr. Invites Community to Honor Veterans in Cemetery Clean-Up

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

Laredo Law Enforcement Officers to Escort Flame of Hope to Special Olympics Texas Summer Games in Arlington

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

United ISD Names Ramirez, Alvarado To New Administrative Posts

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

Washington middle School Hits a High Note with Singing Contest!

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

United South Seniors Receive Full Ride Cross Country Scholarships to TAMIU

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

The Laredo Logistics and Manufacturing Association (LMA) is hosting the 1st Annual Benefit Cancer Golf Outing

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

CBP Agriculture Specialists Intercept Cache of Undeclared Queen and Worker Honey Bees at Laredo Port of Entry

  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

“Save the Hazelwood Act”

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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