Archives for May 2015
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Employee Wellness Program will host a 5K Fun Run and Walk for employees to celebrate the second year of the Program on Saturday, May 9 beginning at 8 a.m. on campus at the north end of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. Known as “HealthyU,”
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, LAREDO, Texas – An individual using multiple aliases, including Terry Mendoza Gonzalez, has been issuing checks to local restaurants, hotels and department stores with two different checking accounts. The names on the checking accounts are Terry, Fay & Keko’s Creative Cupcake Creations from Laredo, Texas and Panda Survey and Research Inc.
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Academic achievement, the demonstration of leadership skills, and involvement in the community have garnered the attention of McDonald’s Restaurants of Laredo and Ronald McDonald House Charities, so much so that five graduating seniors from United ISD were named recipients of the RMHC scholarship. The students were honored at a ceremony held
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – As Mother’s Day rapidly approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at South Texas ports of entry continue to conduct examinations and maintain vigilance to ensure that personal and commercial importations of flowers are free from insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industries
Courtesy Alex Meyer, In observance of Dia Del Niño, Arndt Elementary students filled 55 backpacks with school supplies, books, and personal hygiene products. The backpacks were donated to foster children serviced by Lutheran Social Services. This event was intended to educate students in giving back to the community. Principal Juanita Zepeda said that she is
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-In conjunction with the recent Area 21 Special Olympics, Salvador Garcia Middle hosted a ceremony to honor their FLS students who would participate in this years’ games. Each received their own crown, torch, olympic rings and medals.Special guests included FLS Teacher; Mrs. M. Tello, U. I. S. D. Executive Director to
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency responsible for securing U.S. ports of entry and international borders, is accepting applications nationwide for CBP officer positions at some air, land, and sea ports on the Southwest border and other select locations. The announcement will be open through May 11 or
Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN, TX – Continuing to use Proposition 1 funding for the improved safety, mobility and connectivity of our great state, the Texas Transportation Commission today approved 23 more projects (out of 200 planned projects) encompassing nearly $168 million worth of roadway construction, rehabilitation and restoration. “The Texas transportation system will see needed improvement
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD congratulates four of its high school seniors for being named Border Patrol’s youth of the Month for May. 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
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