Archives for 2016
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Many Laredo youths attended the Danny Green Basketball Skills Clinic held at the United high school gymnasium. The San Antonio Spurs legend and his coaching staff challenged participants with an array of training drills designed to help them improve their basketball skills. The comprehensive clinic focused on the fundamentals of ball
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office is encouraging travelers to obtain their tourist permits early, and for frequent crossers to consider enrolling in trusted traveler programs or using Ready Lanes at South Texas ports of entry as we enter the peak of the summer travel season, the
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Webb County Historical Commission (CHC) with a Distinguished Service Award for the 2015 year of service. The THC issues Distinguished Service Awards each year to CHCs that document well-rounded programs of history- and preservation-related projects. The award will be presented during the upcoming
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-While students and professors at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) are getting ready for another summer session, Dr. Ula Klein, assistant professor of English, is preparing for a trip to Dublin and London to conduct research for a book-length project on female cross-dressers in 18th
Courtesy UISD, AUSTIN, TX – Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that 578 school systems across Texas will be awarded more than $116 million in grants as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s high-quality prekindergarten initiative. In 2015, Gov. Abbott declared early education a legislative priority. The 84th Texas Legislature went on to pass – and Gov.
Courtesy Poinstreak Communications, Lincoln 4, Joplin 1 Lincoln starting pitcher Casey Barnes tossed seven shutout innings in leading the Saltdogs to a 4-1 win over the Joplin Blasters. Barnes notched his first win with Lincoln as he gave up three walks and five hits while striking out four batters. Offensively for the Saltdogs, DH Curt
Courtesy Poinstreak Communications, Winnipeg 2, Gary SouthShore 1 – 15 Innings In the top of the 15th inning, RF David Rohm singled to score LF Adam Heisler and break a 1-1 tie, giving the Winnipeg Goldeyes a 2-1, extra-inning win against the Gary SouthShore RailCats. The game was tied after nine innings thanks to a
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-To help close out the school year, Gonzalez Middle School PTC President Marco Robles honored the top academic students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades with special prizes for attaining the highest GPA in their respective grade levels. The high ranking students are pictured with their prizes, parents, UISD representatives and
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of narcotics in three enforcement actions at the Laredo Port of Entry. “Our frontline officer’s hard work and determination played a key role in the interceptions,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. “These interceptions
Courtesy Mika S. Akukini, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo Fire Department demonstrated a fire engine, ambulance and a fire safety house to participants of Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Continuing Education Summer Camps this week. Many students are interested in becoming firefighters, and so, this opportunity helped them learn about what it takes to work for the
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