Archives for March 2017
Courtesy Steve Harmon, The importance of small businesses and their development in Texas was celebrated with the observance of Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Day Wednesday, March 22 at the State Capitol. Representatives from Texas A&M International University’s SBDC attended. The day-long observance, accompanied by proclamations by the House and Senate and the Texas Governor’s
Courtesy Rick Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of marijuana with an estimated street value of more than $195,000 at World Trade Bridge in one enforcement action. “This was an excellent interception by our CBP officers and a great example of the layered enforcement strategy
Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-No decision was made today in the interviews for Judge of County Court at Law #2. A total of six applicants made their presentations to the court in a special meeting held this afternoon. Interviewed today were Kelly Fitzgerald, Melissa Joy Garcia, Marisela Salinas Jacaman, Christina Perez, Victor Villarreal and Bruce Werstak
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Renowned organist Colin Andrews is the next featured artist at the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Sharkey Corrigan Organ Series Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A native of England, Andrews is
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-An ambitious group of Middle School students at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School participated in the school’s 2nd Annual Pi Day festivities. Only 60 students are chosen by their math teacher to take part on this special day. Students were separated into groups of three and competed in hopes of getting
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant amount of narcotics, currency, false documents, and uncovered numerous immigration and agricultural violations during Fiscal Year 2016. Fiscal Year 2016 began October 1, 2015 and ended Sept. 30, 2016.
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated value of over $688,000 during one enforcement action. “The primary officers’ experience, and interviewing technique was a key component in this significant narcotic interception,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Several high school seniors were honored by Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) at its recent “Academic Excellence Awards” Ceremony in the Student Center Ballroom. “The Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony is an annual event honoring academically talented senior high school students in Texas who have gained admission to TAMIU and are in
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized over $74K in cocaine during one enforcement action this past weekend. “This seizure was an excellent interception from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. “I congratulate the officers for demonstrating the highest standard of
Courtesy Raul Leal, (Laredo, Tx)-TxDOT Laredo District staff and honored guests pose for a photo after the Centennial Celebration Liberty Truck Tour event in Laredo. Among those shown in the photo (center) are Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz, TxDOT Laredo District Administrator Melisa Montemayor and Roger Allen Polson, former TxDOT employee (retired) who engineered a book
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