Archives for 2016
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United Middle School’s PTC Organization led by president Yara Morris, coordinated a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. The fundraiser consisted of selling pink “breast cancer themed” socks to the United Middle Students and the athletes in Volleyball and Football. They donated 40% of their profits to student Jaylen Garcia, battling osteosarcoma
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Laredo Port of Entry recently seized a significant amount of cocaine valued at more than $196,000 during a routine vehicle examination. “Our frontline officers continue to maintain their vigilance and their resolute dedication to carrying out CBP’s border security mission day
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Laredo, Texas: United ISD held two special ceremonies to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. October is designated as Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness.The ceremonies where held at Zaffirini Elementary and Nye Elementary with special guests from Laredo Down Syndrome Association and Laredo Down Moms. United ISD students from
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Students at Texas A&M International University will celebrate Diwali, an ancient Hindu festival celebrating the victory of good over evil, Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Admission is free and open to the public. Participants will learn about the meaning of Diwali at the
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Office of the District Attorney reports a guilty verdict for Fernando Cano-Garcia, 32, who was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 years of age for molesting his 11-year old niece. The case came to light on October 16, 2014 when the victim, Catalina, out cried to
Courtesy Raul Leal, Projects to enhance border region transportation infrastructure in Maverick, Kinney & Val Verde counties LAREDO, TX – Federal funds made available through the 2015 FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) are going to support new road construction in three counties in the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Laredo District. This announcement of
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-To kick off “Make A Difference Week,” Texas A&M International University signed agreements today with representatives from Voz de Niños, Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Laredo Community College’s Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center, NeighborWorks Laredo, Workforce Solutions for South Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection/Homeland Security Laredo Sector, and the Instituto
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Anyone who is a music enthusiast is invited to attend the Region XIV UIL Marching Band Competition that will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon on October 22 at the Student Activity Complex Stadium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. The schedule of high
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Dr. Fritz Gechter, associate professor of Piano at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), will perform as piano soloist in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor Op. 38 with the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra today Sunday, October 16 at 3 p.m. in the TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts’ Recital
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Free Event Happening October 22nd at United High School Grab your cowboy hats and get ready for United Independent School District’s Annual Parent Learning Summit! The western-themed event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on October 22, 2016 at United High School located at 2811 United Avenue. The event is
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