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UISD Police Department Hosts 2nd Annual K9 Competition

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

Webb County Sheriff Deputy arrests speeding driver

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

Alexander Senior Receives Congressional and Academic Recognitions

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

TAMIU GEAR UP IV Hosting Summer Construction Management Academies

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

Webb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Arrest Two on Multiple Charges

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

Alexander Senior Signs Texas Lutheran University Scholarship

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

NEWMAN ELEMENTARY ENJOYS ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC & HEALTH FAIR

Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-With their lunch in hand, families of Newman Elementary School enjoyed the annual family picnic and health fair where all enjoyed eating with their children.  The event was all part of promoting the importance of parental involvement. This year the school added a health fair to inform parents of the different

Fatal Charter Bus Rollover Near the Dimmit / Webb County Line

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-A total of eight people died due to a Charter Bus Rollover a few miles north of Laredo along US 83 N . near the Dimmit / Webb County Line.    Seven died at the scene and one at the hospital. Twenty-two more passengers were sent to Doctor’s Hospital, 15 to LMC and 7

Horizon Group Properties, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. & City of Laredo Officials Leave their Mark at The Outlet Shoppes of Laredo

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-City of Laredo officials, including (front row) Deputy City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Mayor Pete Saenz, District VIII Council Member Roberto Balli, and Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez, were joined by the Laredo community and Webb County officials, including Precinct 2 Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, and (back row) Claudia Balli, Judge Tano

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