Archives for 2016
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TX – The Laredo Energy Arena will host the American Basketball Association (ABA) Championship Finals Monday, April 4th – Sunday, April 10th. “We are beyond excited to not only be in the ABA Finals but to also host the championship rounds and finals at the Laredo Energy Arena,” said Laredo Swarm
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON—As the agency charged with protecting America’s borders, welcoming visitors to the United States, and facilitating the nation’s international trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection plays a vital role in the national security and economic prosperity of the United States. Today, CBP released its fiscal year 2015 travel and
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-A group of 100+ Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) students are readying to take a plunge that’s freezin’ for a reason. They’ll join the Special Olympics Polar Plunge, scheduled Friday, March 4 at 10 a.m. at the Inner City Pool, 202 West Plum Street. The event is a fundraiser for Special
Courtesy Steve Helm AUSTIN, TX – Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) encourages all Texans to stop using the words “retard” and “retarded”. Wednesday, March 2 is the eighth national Spread the Word to End the Word® activation and awareness day, and all are invited and encouraged to take the pledge against the ‘R-word’. Spread the Word
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of Spring Break, classes will not be in session for students from March 7-11, 2016. Parents should note that all classes this week will begin and end at their regular time and no early release of students will be announced. All United Independent School District campuses and administrative offices
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Elysian Social Club honored this month’s community Role Model students during a February 25th ceremony at the Webb County Courthouse. The event recognized students from Laredo’s public and private high schools. Four UISD students were among the honorees to receive the recognition, which is based on
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Ladies (and gentlemen) it’s time to kick up your heels at the first-ever Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Student Nurses’ Association Stiletto 0.5K Relay, Run & Walk on Saturday, March 5 from 8 -11 a.m. in front of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. A portion of registration fees will be
Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Department of Transportation today unveiled TexasClearLanes.com as a tool to keep Texans informed of the agency’s efforts to address traffic congestion. The website comes at a time when the agency is most focused on improving travel times for drivers as the state’s population continues to boom. “Today, as
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of cocaine and heroin at World Trade Bridge. “Our officers are specially trained and work as a team to effectively target and intercept these types of narcotics,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. “The
LAREDO, TEXAS – The #1 Laredo Swarm will end their basketball season with an American Cancer Society Awareness Night, and they invite the public to show their support by WEARING PURPLE on Sunday, February 28 at 4:00 p.m. at the Laredo Energy Arena (LEA). “We are very excited to promote our event and organization at
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