Archives for July 2015
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On June 30, 2015 Brandy Barrientos, a recent graduate of Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJHS),signed a scholarship to continue her education and basketball career at Morthland College in West Frankfort, Illinois. Barrientos started playing varsity basketball for the LBJHS Lady Wolves team during her freshman year, then rose in the
Courtesy Alex Meyer, United Independent School District (UISD), thanks Academy Sports + Outdoors on San Bernardo Avenue for helping some students prepare for the 2015-2016 school year. Following a brief press conference at the store, 25 students from Zaffirni elementary school were provided with vouchers for the purchase of new school uniforms. Parents, store personnel
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Laredo, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agents conducting outbound examinations at the Laredo Port of Entry this week seized nearly half a million in undeclared currency in a single enforcement action. “This is one of the larger seizures of undeclared currency we have seen in recent memory and is
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD Principals and Department Directors recently attended a summit at UISD’s SAC auditorium that featured guest speaker Dr. Luis F. Cruz. Cruz is a former Principal of Baldwin Park High School, a school located in the Baldwin Park Unified School District located approximately 20 miles east of Los Angeles. Several years
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, TX – A local man was sent to the Webb County Jail Saturday after Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators discovered 68.7 pounds of marijuana and $2,100 in U.S. currency at his home. Juan Ronald Ramirez-Ortiz, 36, was charged with possession of marijuana. The marijuana, which was being stored approximately two blocks from
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJ) hosted a scholarship press conference for graduating senior, Victoria Lara, who signed a letter of intent to play college level Volleyball for Morthland College Patriots. Victoria Lara, accompanied by her Mother Graciela Villarreal, Aunt Belin Villarreal and Coach Ariana Bermea, signed a 2-year scholarship in front of an audience that included fellow
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – During a recent 24-hour period, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector disrupted criminal networks and saved lives as they rescued 22 undocumented aliens and seized 427 pounds of marijuana in three separate, unrelated incidents. On July 23, shortly after 3 p.m., Laredo North Station agents assigned
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD will host a uniform voucher drive for parents in need of a school uniform for their child. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on August 3, 4 and 5 at the Student Activity Complex (rooms 1 and 2) located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane.
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Webb County (Laredo, TX) — Webb County Sheriff Cuellar Martin Cuellar and his team of deputies invite the community to participate Thursday, July 23, in the annual Tip-A-Cop, a fundraiser held to benefit Special Olympics. During the fundraiser, to be held at Texas Roadhouse from 5 to 10 p.m., sheriff deputies will
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)- As I continue to say, Webb County is the best County in Texas and that is due to our people, heritage, and culture. As a Hispanic leader of my community, I welcome the opportunity to show Mr. Donald Trump who and what we are. Webb County has
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