Archives for 2016
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The citizens of Kazenopolis, a minitropolis® at Kazen Elementary, celebrated their grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on November 8, 2016. The event featured new student “employees” along with several invited community partners. “IBC Bank believes financial literacy should be a key component in the education of our children
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-One deserving United Engineering and Technology Magnet school student will receive a $60,000 scholarship to St. Mary’s University in San Antonio as part of placing first place on the SA BEST Competition. The official application for the scholarship was delivered by Ms. Jacky Briseño, St. Mary’s University Admission Counselor to all
Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Professor of Psychology Dr. Roberto Heredia has been named Regents Professor by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. Dr. Heredia was among 11 faculty members and seven agency service, extension or research professionals within the A&M System who were recently designated Regents Professors and
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United South Middle School (U.S.M.S.), Social Studies department, honored veterans with a celebration at the their campus. The morning began with at welcoming at their school library, and was followed by a special program in the gymnasium. The program included patriotic music performed by the U.S.M.S. Leopard Band. The United
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Friday, November 11, 2016. The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department Administrative Offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County Offices will
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers this weekend seized more than $400,000 in alleged cocaine inside a vehicle at Laredo Port of Entry. “Being vigilant at all times is a key component ingrained into our officers,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. “I commend the
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Recognizing the achievements of successful graduates is the goal of United Independent School District’s League of Legends Distinguished Alumni program. Nominations are currently being sought for individuals who graduated from John B. Alexander High School, Lyndon B. Johnson High School, United High School or United South High School. Nomination applications are
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-If you have a business or even thinking of opening one up then you won’t want to miss some small business workshops being offered by the Webb County Small Business Development Program. The workshops are being made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Governor’s Office. “The Governor’s Office has
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas-United ISD: McDonald’s Restaurants of Laredo presented six United ISD elementary schools with their checks for participating in annual McTeacher’s Night event. McTeacher’s Night is a popular and visible fundraising program that takes place in McDonald’s restaurants where educators, students, parents, and friends are invited to their assigned McDonald’s location to
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The staff and students at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School collected 150 plush teddy bears and raised $1000.00 to purchase additional toy bears for this year’s Share A Bear drive. The donations were given to the Webb County Sheriff’s Department, which will distribute some of the bears to fellow law enforcement
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