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CBP Releases Fiscal Year 2015 Trade and Travel Numbers

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

TAMIU Students ‘Going Polar’ Friday for Special Olympics Benefit

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

Special Olympics Texas Celebrates Eighth Annual “Spread the Word to End the Word®” Day on Wednesday

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

United ISD To Observe Spring Break

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

Webb County Community Role Models

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

TAMIU Student Nurses Offer Fundraising First Stiletto 0.5K March 5

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

TxDOT LAUNCHES TEXASCLEARLANES.COM TO KEEP TEXANS INFORMED ON EFFORTS TO ADDRESS CONGESTION

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

CBP Officers Seize More Than $4 Million in Narcotics at the Laredo Port of Entry

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

Last Home Game Set to Bring Awareness for the American Cancer Society

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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