Archives for 2016
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-An opportunity for a select group of 50 juniors to join the Fall 2016 cohort for Texas A&M International University’s Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies is drawing near. Two Information Sessions for Parents and Students to explore their Academy interest are scheduled Thursday, Feb. 25 and Tuesday, March 22.
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County)—Hard work, determination and a lot of dedication led to double victories for two Webb County Sheriff’s Office PAL’s gym boxers. The hometown boxers, Joshua Juarez, 18, and Hector Ferreyro Jr., 16, both competed this past weekend at the 2016 RGV Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament which took place in
By Sarahi Lopez PRMIS Student Intern Does history ever change? Does it depend on who is looking at it, or when? These questions can aggravate liberal arts study and will be addressed by a guest lecturer at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TEXAS – Currently ranked FIRST PLACE in the entire American Basketball Association (ABA) League, your Laredo Swarm along with the LEA will now offer specials for the remainder of the season and into the playoffs. “We are thrilled that the Laredo Energy Arena will be hosting the ABA playoffs set for
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently discovered liquor bottles spiked with an even more noxious ingredient than alcohol; approximately $168,000 in alleged liquid heroin. “We may have changed the location where we process our bus traffic but the resolve, inspection skills and experience of our frontline officers remains
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Alexander Bulldogs swim team won both the girls’ and boys’ District 29-6A swimming titles at the District meet held in Corpus Christi on January 23rd 2016. The girls team excelled in all three relays and won the title by 49 points. The Alexander boys’ team took the title by narrowly
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-The enduring impact of immigrants on the American economy and liberty will be explored by a visiting lecturer at Texas A&M International University Friday, Feb. 19 at 12:30 p.m. in Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 111. Shikha Dalmia, a research analyst with the Reason Foundation, will present “How Immigrants Strengthen the
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)- United ISD was asked to take part in the cell phone ban campaign committee, pledging not only to #getoffthephone, but to help promote the message of the City of Laredo cell phone ban ordinance that went into effect on February 3, 2016. Violators will face a $200 citation. The City of
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TEXAS – Mexican superstar Pepe Aguilar performed an incredible event tonight at the Laredo Energy Arena for Valentine’s Day. “This concert had a great turnout, and Pepe Aguilar put on an astonishing show,” said Xavier Villalon, General Manager of the SMG – Managed Laredo Energy Arena. “Our guests were entertained, and
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)- Students from Veterans Memorial Elementary School were visited by the Society of Martha Washington’s Sons and Daughters of Liberty group who brought George and Martha Washington, Betsy Ross, and other colonial period characters to speak to students about the importance of this historic time period. After the presentation, the group presented a book
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