Archives for December 2015
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-With cold temperatures expected to arrive in coming weeks, Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina and the Larga Vista Community Center are making sure that elderly residents are warm and safe from Jack Frost. The “Keeping Our Elderly Warm” blanket giveaway will allow participating area members the opportunity to enjoy a warm blanket
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD held a press conference this week to formally announces its League of Legends Distinguished Alumni Program. Nominations for the 2015-16 candidates is currently open. Pictured from left to right are: Board President Javier Montemayor, Jr., Associate Superintendent for Administration Gloria S. Rendon, Board Vice-President Juan Roberto Ramirez, Previous District
Courtesy Adelina Pruneda, LAREDO, Texas – A former volunteer for New Visions Community Church has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson along with Shane Folden, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in San Antonio and Webb County Sherriff Martin Cuellar.
Courtesy Steve Helms, AUSTIN, Texas – LatinWorks, the award-winning, full-service cultural branding firm has been selected as the creative agency for Special Olympics Texas’ (SOTX) Capital Campaign. The latest project, done pro bono by LatinWorks, features two videos in which SOTX athletes (swimmers in one and a powerlifter in the other) are striving to complete
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Science Department held their annual district wide science fair and recognized students for their projects. Students were awarded with medals and the top three received trophies. UISD District-wide Elementary Science fair winners are 1st place Winner, Alethia Cowell from Juarez Lincoln Elementary, 2nd place Winner, Jose Bermudez from Perez Elementary, and
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TEXAS – One of the most iconic voices in Mexican music, Alejandro Fernandez had the crowd screaming on their feet at the Laredo Energy Arena this Sunday night. “Alejandro Fernández put on a remarkable show at the LEA,” said Xavier Villalon, General Manager of the SMG – Managed Laredo Energy Arena.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Elysian Social Club honored this month’s community Role Model students during a December 3rd ceremony at the Webb County Courthouse. The event recognized students from Laredo’s public and private high schools. Four UISD students were among the honorees to receive the recognition, which is based on extra-curricular
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry over the holiday weekend seized narcotics-laden charcoal that was never meant for a grill. “Narcotics can be hidden in a seemingly endless variety of ways and our frontline CBP officers have seen it all,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo
Courtesy Laredo Heat Soccer, Gateway City Club Plans Competitive Return for 2017 (Laredo, TX): In what can only be called one of the toughest decisions in the Laredo Heat Soccer Club history, the 11-year-old Club announced on Monday that it will not participate in the Premier Development League’s (PDL) 2016 season. After 10 consecutive postseason
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Smiling for all the camera flashes with board members, her teachers and parents, Natalie Martinez, third grade student at Clark Elementary, stood next to her winning artwork at the November 20 board meeting of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Natalie won first place for her drawing of her teacher, Mrs.
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