Archives for May 2016
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-While the Spring semester is over, new opportunities to advance or secure degree progress or study abroad are coming with expanded Maymester and Summer Sessions at Texas A&M International University. Traditionally, enrollment in these semesters is popular among both current and future TAMIU students. In addition, students home for the summer
Courtesy Anissa Treviño, LAREDO, TX –Latin pop bands OV7 and Kabah will make their way to the Laredo Energy Arena on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Time of concert to be determined. “This reunion tour has been a major success in Mexico and Latin America,” said Xavier Villalon, General Manager of the SMG – managed Laredo
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United High School’s AFJROTC hosts their 3rd Annual fiesta celebration. The school’s Air Force JROTC organize the fun-filled event. School organizations set-up food/snack and game booths to help their clubs raise funds. The fiesta entertainment included performances by school band, cheerleaders, choir and AFJROTC Armed/Unarmed Drill Teams. Local law enforcement agencies
Courtesy Poinstreak Communications, Winnipeg 8, Joplin 1 (6 Innings) The Winnipeg Goldeyes started out the 2016 season with a bang as they rolled past the Joplin Blasters, 8-1 in a game shorten due to rain. Winnipeg C Tanner Murphy, CF Reggie Abercrombie and 2B Casio Grider each hit early home runs to stake the Goldeyes
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Police Department hosted the inaugural “K-9” Team Competition on May 17th at United High School’s 9th grade gym. A total of 38 local and out of town law enforcement canine (K-9) teams competing to be “top dog” in the areas of accurate, timed searches for narcotics. Each K-9
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – A Laredo man remains without bond at the Webb County Jail after a Sheriff Deputy spotted him driving twice the legal speed limit. A W.C.S.O. sergeant patrolling on Cuatro Vientos Boulevard attempted to stop a Dodge Charger driven by Rolando Gamez, 18, after he was clocked driving
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Daniel Figueroa, who is a senior in the J.B. Alexander H.S. Magnet, was recently honored by Congressman Henry Cuellar for13 consecutive years of perfect attendance and academic excellence. Mr. Figueroa, a drum major for the Alexander Bulldog Band, also received the John Philip Sousa Award at this years’ senior concert. The award recognizes
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-This summer, regional participants in the Texas A&M International University GEAR UP IV Program can enjoy a summer experience that could help them “build” a successful future. The TAMIU GEAR UP IV Program is hosting six Construction Management Academies here in June, July and August. Dr. Edelmiro Escamilla, an assistant instructional
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Webb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Rio Bravo men on charges of reckless driving, evading arrest with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, evading on foot, aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, and smuggling of a person, 2 counts each. The ordeal started as the deputies were dispatched
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-After wrapping up her senior year as student of the Alexander High School Magnet School for Health and Science, Dominique Campos will carry on with her education and basketball career this fall at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. Campos’ impressive list of accomplishments at Alexander High School includes recognition as
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