Archives for January 2016
Courtesy Carmen Rendo, Laredo, Texas- United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Angelica R. Sanchez as the new Director of Career and Technology Education. The official announcement was made at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. “She was amongst many highly qualified applicants which
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TEXAS – Laredo Swarm buzzed through the Tulsa Twisters with another victory 109-97 on Sat., Jan. 9.“Great way to start the New Year with a back to back win,” Head Coach William Gates said. “But we still have a long way to go!” Thurs., Jan. 8, the Laredo Swarm were victorious
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-A new college campus ranking for safety has affirmed that Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is among the safest college campuses in Texas. The 2016 Safest College Campuses ranking by Niche is based on key statistics and student reviews. TAMIU is ranked 22, the highest among Texas A&M University System campuses.
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TX – Laredo prepares to welcome Latin sensation Ana Gabriel’s Por ti Para Siempre tour to the LEA on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. Join the LEA E-blast Club to find out the password for a special one
Events will be dedicated to Adriana Rodriguez and Karina Villarreal, two educators that will be never be forgotten Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The time to register is now for United ISD’s 5th Annual Run, Walk, Health Fair and Zumba Master Class! The 5k Run/Walk and Health Fair will take place on January 16, 2016 at
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TX – The Laredo Energy Arena rang the New Year with first event, WWE Smackdown Live on Tues., Jan. 5. “What a great way to start the New Year with a huge and popular event like WWE Smackdown Live,” said Xavier Villalon, General Manager of the SMG – Managed Laredo Energy
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at World Trade Bridge discovered $414,000 worth in marijuana in a shipment of fresh produce. “This seizure was an excellent interception from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. The officer’s attention to detail and utilization of technology
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, (Laredo, Tcxas)-Beginning with the WWE Smackdown event on January 5, 2016, the Laredo Energy Arena will implement additional security measures at all future events in regards to the bills passed by legislature related to handgun possessions. “We have taken the proper measures by displaying notices around the arena,” said Xavier Villalon, General
Prepare to stop and drive safely thru intersection Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TX – Effective tonight, January 5, 2016, Austin Traffic will be conducting nighttime work at the intersection of I69 and FM1472 in Laredo/Webb County to upgrade the traffic signal at said intersection. Contractor will be closing one lane at a time for about 45
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Bonnie Garcia elementary school recently held its first Dual Language Showcase for Kindergarten, 1st and 2ndgrade students. The curriculum based event was tied into the Christmas holiday season, and featured poetry and music performed by 1st and 2nd grade students. Kindergarten students were attired in colorful folkloric attire, and sampled cuisine native to particular
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