Archives for 2016
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-A son’s love for his Mom knows no bounds. But for Laredo Senator Judith Zaffirini, her son Carlos’ love will make sure there are no bounds for other sons and other daughters who want to attend Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). He’s created an endowed scholarship to honor her and empower
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Clown Bolitas dropped by Centeno elementary to get students motivated for this year’s Accelerated Reader (A.R.) program and the opening of the campus library. Students were energized by their special guest, who engaged them in games and learning activities. Last year, Centeno elementary school circulated over 50,000 books, and is projecting
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Four United I.S.D. students were among those celebrated as Youths of the Month for September 2016. The monthly program honors local high school students who excel in academics and volunteer in their community. All students are nominated for the recognition by their teachers and counselors.This month’s ceremo ny and luncheon was
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In July, Webb County Commissioners approved a temporary change of hours for the summer for all Webb County departments. Beginning Friday, September 30, 2016, operating hours for Webb County will revert back to Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that Elected Official hours may differ from those of
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Arndt Elementary School held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony today to formally dedicate the new classroom wing addition that will now house 4th and 5th grade students. Untied ISD Board Trustees Ricardo Molina, Sr., Ramiro Veliz, III, were in attendance with Superintendent Roberto J. Santos and UISD Administrators. They are standing with
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Lulac National Education Service Centers and LULAC are proud to announce that Alexander High School Senior Priscilla Martinez has been selected to participate in the 2016 Youth Leadership Seminar that is annually held in the nation’s capital. This year’s seminar promises to be full of exciting and educational events planned for
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, Tx – “Children are our most precious resource,” said City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz as he proclaimed Child Passenger Safety Week (September 18-24, 2016) in Laredo at City Hall. This event, sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and collaborating agencies, brings child passenger safety to the forefront; all
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea in its case against Abraham Mendoza and Jesus Alejandro Calderon during Operation” River Ratz,” initiated by the Laredo Police Department Narcotics Division in late 2015. On September 13, 2016, Abraham A.B. Mendoza, 23, (identified by law enforcement as one of the leaders of
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-Isidro “Chilo” Alaniz, District Attorney for Webb and Zapata County in South Texas was selected to receive the Administrators Award for Public Service by the Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the DEA’s Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The Administrator’s Award for Significant Contributions to Drug Law Enforcement is
Courtesy Poinstreak Communications, Right fielder Josh Romanski singled home LF Willie Cabrera in the fifth inning to give Winnipeg a 5-1 lead and that proved to be the difference in the game as the Goldeyes held off Wichita, 5-4. The victory by Winnipeg sets the stage for a winner-take-all game five tomorrow night for the
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