Archives for April 2017
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas – With the Easter festivities right around the corner, CBP is reminding the traveling public that cascarones (confetti-filled eggshells) are restricted to quantities of 12 per passenger and the shells may be decorated, etched, or painted but they must be clean, dry, and free of any egg residue. They may
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine carrying a combined estimated street value of more than $3 million in three enforcement actions. “Not only is CBP Field Operations tasked with processing legitimate travelers, but we must also seek out
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, McAllen, TX—The 7th annual event continues to help celebrate the success of hard-working administrative professionals by providing the perfect setting for a lunch celebration in the McAllen Convention Center’s chandelier glittered ballroom. The event is slated for Wednesday, April 26, 2017 with the lounge opening at 11:00 AM providing “mocktails”
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Experts, academics, and students on international business will once again present at and attend the 21st Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) through Friday, April 7. Full Conference registration is $300. Separate registration for each of the luncheon keynote addresses is also available for $20
Courtesy Valerie Berenice, (Laredo, Texas)-City Council Member Distict 2 Vidal Rodriguez will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Festival today at Dryden Memorial Park. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the park is located at 2700 Diaz St.
Courtesy Rachel Leshinsky, COLUMBUS, OhioX– Washington Prime Group, a retail REIT and a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of retail properties, will expand its Palms Crossing development in McAllen, Texas with the construction of another 17,000 square feet of shop space to commence April 2017. The planned project will feature new dining
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 $783,000 during two enforcement actions. “The primary officers’ experience, and interviewing technique was a key component in this significant narcotic interception,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, LAREDO, TX – United ISD: The month of April is “National Autism Awareness Month,” and to celebrate the United Independent School District held a kick-off ceremony this morning at Arndt Elementary School. Community leaders and law enforcement and public safety officials turned out to show their support for those affected by the
Courtesy Tricia Cortez, (Laredo, Texas)-The Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) invites you to celebrate the great outdoors at its 2nd annual Earth Day Kayak Relay Race. The event will take place on Sunday, April 23 at the Lake Casa Blanca International State Park check in time is 8 a.m. Medals will be awarded to top winners
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a noteworthy amount of marijuana with an estimated street value of more than $166,000 at World Trade Bridge in one enforcement action. “Every load of narcotics that we intercept at our ports of entry helps to keep our streets safer,”
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