Archives for April 2016
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office today hosted a Change of Command ceremony to formally instate Gregory Alvarez, formerly the area port director, Blaine, Wash. Port of Entry, as port director for Laredo Port of Entry. Alvarez has served as port director in Laredo since November 2015 prior
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)Finley elementary school Principal Joe Garza, United ISD Special Ed. Teachers, staff, students and parents were accompanied by United ISD Board President Ricardo “Rick” Rodriguez, Superintendent Roberto J. Santos and Judge Tano Tijerina to proclaim Autism Awareness Month, which runs through April 29. Garza reminded guests that United ISD schools and
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Superintendent’s Business and Education Success Team meeting was held on April 7, 2016 in the District’s SAC room #1. Topics of discussion pertained to District programs, projects and initiatives. The agenda included presentations about the plan of action for the District’s 2016-2017 budget, HB1 and garnering online dual credits, the status of the
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)_Laredo’s Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is further underscoring its role as an international university with a new strategic alliance with South America’s emerging economic powerhouse, Argentina. The University’s Maria Eugenia Calderón-Porter, assistant vice president for Global Initiatives, traveled to Argentina last week to develop strategic alliances targeted by the new
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TX– Weather permitting on Monday, April 11, 2016 between 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., contractor Ronald R. Wagner will conduct pavement (seal coat) work on SH 255 (Camino Colombia Toll Road) from IH 35 to FM 1472 (Mines Rd.). Contractor will use one way traffic control, therefore, motorists should prepare to
Courtesy Ariana Mora, Laredo, Texas — Occupational therapy enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TX – The Laredo Energy Arena and the Laredo Swarm appreciates the tremendous support throughout the American Basketball Association season and playoffs that fans can now receive up to four tickets per customer at the LEA Box Office from now until Sunday, April 10 for FREE. “On behalf of the Laredo
Courtesy Alex Meyer, United South high school students Carlos Sanchez and Laisha Gardner each garnered gold medals for their performances at the most recent Texas state powerlifting meet. Carlos Sanchez triumphed over all fellow competitors in the super heavy weight division with a first place win, lifting over 1900 total pounds of weight amid the
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas) Lyndon B. Johnson High School student athlete Dafne Garibay signs a four-year scholarship to Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. Garibay, a “forward” for the Lady Wolves Soccer Team, has landed this big milestone in her life after only being in the United States for three years. At the signing held at LBJHS
Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN, TX – The pain of losing a child to distracted driving is all too real for Mike Myers. In 2014, his 18-year-old daughter, Elana, was tragically killed in a single-vehicle crash while driving distracted on her way home from college. “If Elana’s death has any purpose, I hope that it teaches others
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