Archives for March 2016
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Read-3 Family Literacy Program provides a special opportunity for young children, aged two to four, and their families to embrace literacy and the brighter futures it makes possible. This year’s free TAMIU Read-3 Family Literacy Program will be offered over a six-week period beginning Friday, April 1.
Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-Internationally recognized pianist Molly Morkoski, who has performed both as a soloist and collaborative artist throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Japan will be the featured performer at the upcoming Master Performers @TAMIU Series Friday, April 1. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Texas A&M International
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD hosted a press conference to announce PROM Project 2016. The project is dedicated to collecting formal dress attire, new or gently used, to make sure all UISD high school students have the opportunity to go to their prom affordably, with confidence and in style. Over 60 dresses have been collected and
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to United Middle School Maverick Cheer Team, recently named national champions. The Maverick Cheer Team showcased their talents at the National Cheerleading Association Competition, competing against teams from Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Louisiana. It has been over 10 years since the cheer team attends the NCA Competition and this year
LAREDO, TX – Teams from across the nation will battle it out at the HIVE for the American Basketball Association (ABA) championship trophy. The ABA Championship Playoffs and Championship Finals start Monday, April 4th through Sunday, April 10, 2016 and your Laredo Swarm will take the court on Monday, April 4th at 8:00 p.m. “Your
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX – This Easter Sunday many Webb County Residents will be gathering with family and friends, some traveling out of town. Please remember to be safe and extra cautious. Below are some safety tips from Sheriff Martin Cuellar and the W.C.S.O.: Exercise extreme caution when driving as we will be seeing
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Not all heroes wear capes! Heroes are all around our community, creating opportunities for the less fortunate. Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will host a chance to be a hero at the Annual Cesar Chavez National Blood Drive Challenge on Tuesday, March 29 through Thursday, March 31 from 10 a.m. through 4
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo Port of Entry this week discovered $72,000 in hard narcotics within the baggage of a Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) lane member during a routine compliance check. “CBP conducts compliance examinations of the members of its trusted traveler
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (LAREDO, TX ) Earlier today, Vidal Rodriguez, a candidate in the run-off election for the position of City Council District II Council Member, was arrested for unauthorized use, obtaining or disclosure of criminal records, a Class B misdemeanor. Rodriguez is on the ballot for the run-off election, set for Saturday, April 2,
Courtesy Steve Harmon, A final opportunity for a select group of 50 juniors to join the Fall 2016 cohort for Texas A&M International University’s Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies is drawing near. The final Information Session for Parents and Students to explore their Academy interest is scheduled Tuesday, March 22. It
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