Archives for 2016
Courtesy Veronica DeLeon, Laredo, TX – As part of a continuous commitment to reduce and prevent impaired driving, particularly during football season, the District Attorney’s Office is promoting its 7th annual designated driver initiative: Make the Right Call. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th between the hours of 8 p.m. to 12 midnight, the DA’s
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TEXAS – After their first loss against the Texas Fuel on Sun., Jan 17, the Laredo Swarm are back on the road to victory with a win over the Texas Sky Riders in today’s tight game (102-100). “All game long they played really tough and they shot the ball really well.
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – A National Rifle Association (NRA) grant has allowed the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to purchase new equipment. A total of nine handguns and duty ammunition were obtained through a $7,267.50 law enforcement grant, which will aid in the Webb County Sheriff’s Office efforts to continuously equip its
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Information obtained by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a local man wanted for a murder investigation. On Thursday, W.C.S.O. Investigators received a tip through the Crime Stoppers tip line alerting them to wanted suspect, Alexis Guzman, 18. Guzman was wanted for a
Courtesy Steve Harmon, 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. Three Information Sessions for Parents and Students to explore their Academy interest are scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, Thursday, Feb. 25 and
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United States Border Patrol announced the Youth of the Months for January 2016 during a ceremony hosted by J.B. Alexander High School. The ceremony honored students from Laredo’s public and private high schools. Four UISD students were among the honorees to receive the recognition, which is based on extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, and of course being exceptional students at their campuses. Among the recipients were Carolina Martinez
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –While many U.S. residents dreamed of Powerball fortunes, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at World Trade Bridge last Wednesday kept their focus steady on border security and seized consecutive loads of marijuana totaling nearly two tons.“Our CBP officers working in cargo face a daunting task to find contraband hidden
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-All graduating high school seniors, their parents and high school seniors counselors and school officials are invited to explore Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and meet with campus representatives during TAMIU Preview Day Saturday, Jan. 23 starting at 11 a.m. at the Center for the Fine and
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District invites the public to attend the Annual Texas Academic Performance Report Hearing to be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. The meeting will present data from the Texas Academic Performance
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District’s Advanced Academics Department will host an Advanced Placement (AP) Parent Night Session at 6:00 p.m. on January 21 at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. The informational meeting is free and open to all United ISD parents who have students currently attending United ISD
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