Archives for March 2017
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged heroin carrying a combined estimated street value of more than $800,000 in one enforcement action. “This is an excellent seizure from our CBP officers who continue to uphold our border security mission and prevent hard narcotics
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will observe Spring Break Monday, March 13 – Saturday, March 17. No academic classes will be held during this week. Administrative offices will remain open Monday through Wednesday, March 13 – March 15. The Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library will be closed Saturday, March
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary delays during the upcoming Semana Santa traffic. CBP also reminds the traveling public that they may obtain their tourist permit by filing their I-94 application electronically and to utilize I-94 tourist
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United Independent School District’s fourth annual League of Legends awards dinner was held on March 9, 2017 at the Paseo Real Reception Hall. The festive gala was held to celebrate UISD alumni who have achieved academic and professional success, in addition to to contributing to their communities. This year, a record
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas – On the cusp of Spring Break and as Holy Week draws closer, one of the busiest times of year for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s South Texas ports of entry, CBP encourages holiday travelers to use Ready Lanes, enroll in trusted traveler programs and apply for tourist permits online
Courtesy Laua D. Garcia, McAllen- The McAllen Police Department just saved tax payers $3.8 million with their new parking garage. On Thursday, March 9, Mayor Jim Darling and Chief Victor Rodriguez hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the multimillion dollar parking garage that will be located behind the McAllen Public Safety Building at 1601 N. Bicentennial
Courtesy Diego A. Hernandez, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged cocaine carrying a combined estimated street value of more than $365,000 in one enforcement action. “This was an excellent interception by our CBP officers and a great example of the layered enforcement implemented by CBP,”
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-An education minister from 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s Malala Yousafzai’s province in Pakistan is the next scheduled speaker for the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Presidential Speakers Series. Dr. Khalid Khan will present “One Generation of Educated Women” today at 6:30 p.m. in the Center for the Fine and Performing
Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-As part of their G.T. project, Salinas Elementary fourth grade students Alejandro Escobar, Devon Martinez, Jacob Martinez, and Adam Villarreal sponsored a donation drive for the Casa de Misericordia They were able to collect more than 1,400 items for the shelter including clothing, shoes, kitchen items, and bedding. We commend these young
Courtesy Alex Meyer, H.E.B. Names United ISD, School Principal Dr. Myrtha Villarreal of Colonel Santos Elementary School as a finalist for the 2017 H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards Since 2002. the H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards has been the largest awards program in Texas where educators across the state have been awarded with over
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