Archives for February 2016
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently discovered liquor bottles spiked with an even more noxious ingredient than alcohol; approximately $168,000 in alleged liquid heroin. “We may have changed the location where we process our bus traffic but the resolve, inspection skills and experience of our frontline officers remains
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Alexander Bulldogs swim team won both the girls’ and boys’ District 29-6A swimming titles at the District meet held in Corpus Christi on January 23rd 2016. The girls team excelled in all three relays and won the title by 49 points. The Alexander boys’ team took the title by narrowly
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-The enduring impact of immigrants on the American economy and liberty will be explored by a visiting lecturer at Texas A&M International University Friday, Feb. 19 at 12:30 p.m. in Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 111. Shikha Dalmia, a research analyst with the Reason Foundation, will present “How Immigrants Strengthen the
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)- United ISD was asked to take part in the cell phone ban campaign committee, pledging not only to #getoffthephone, but to help promote the message of the City of Laredo cell phone ban ordinance that went into effect on February 3, 2016. Violators will face a $200 citation. The City of
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TEXAS – Mexican superstar Pepe Aguilar performed an incredible event tonight at the Laredo Energy Arena for Valentine’s Day. “This concert had a great turnout, and Pepe Aguilar put on an astonishing show,” said Xavier Villalon, General Manager of the SMG – Managed Laredo Energy Arena. “Our guests were entertained, and
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)- Students from Veterans Memorial Elementary School were visited by the Society of Martha Washington’s Sons and Daughters of Liberty group who brought George and Martha Washington, Betsy Ross, and other colonial period characters to speak to students about the importance of this historic time period. After the presentation, the group presented a book
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – As we approach Valentine’s Day 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s highly trained agriculture specialists stand poised to examine millions of flower stems to ensure that plant diseases and plant pests are detected and stopped from being introduced into the United States where they could cause harm. At international
Courtesy Steve Harmon (Laredo, Texas)-How about a little ‘Romance Under the Stars’ this Valentine’s Day weekend? “Romance Under the Stars” is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5 and 7 p.m. in the Texas A&M International University Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium. Treat yourself or that special someone in
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Euphoria and pride filled the air at the United High School campus as the triumphant United High School Cheerleaders returned from their competition in Orlando, Florida as National Champions and World Champions . The electrifying team was welcomed by throngs of students, teachers, parents and administrators who applauded them as they
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office announces that 18 football fans Made the Right Call on Super Bowl Sunday by using the designated driver initiative. The Make the Right Call campaign is a proactive effort to keep Laredo roads safe and to prevent football fans from driving under the influence of alcohol. The
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