Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at World Trade Bridge discovered $414,000 worth in marijuana in a shipment of fresh produce. “This seizure was an excellent interception from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. The officer’s attention to detail and utilization of technology
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, (Laredo, Tcxas)-Beginning with the WWE Smackdown event on January 5, 2016, the Laredo Energy Arena will implement additional security measures at all future events in regards to the bills passed by legislature related to handgun possessions. “We have taken the proper measures by displaying notices around the arena,” said Xavier Villalon, General
Prepare to stop and drive safely thru intersection Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TX – Effective tonight, January 5, 2016, Austin Traffic will be conducting nighttime work at the intersection of I69 and FM1472 in Laredo/Webb County to upgrade the traffic signal at said intersection. Contractor will be closing one lane at a time for about 45
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Bonnie Garcia elementary school recently held its first Dual Language Showcase for Kindergarten, 1st and 2ndgrade students. The curriculum based event was tied into the Christmas holiday season, and featured poetry and music performed by 1st and 2nd grade students. Kindergarten students were attired in colorful folkloric attire, and sampled cuisine native to particular
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-During the week of December 14, 2015 Andrea Solis, 3rd grader student at Dr. M. E. Malakoff Elementary School took First Place in the 3rd grade division Best of Show title for 2015. Solis’ music and fine arts teacher is Jacqueline Pena. Congratulations to Ms. Solis for her great work!
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Malakoff elementary school is proud to share this photograph of their their PBIS Students Of The Month for December 2015! PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports), is a district-wide initiative that focuses on proactive strategies for teaching and supporting appropriate student behaviors. This group of students has demonstrated an excellent understanding
