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TxDot Traffic Alert

Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TX – Beginning today Monday, June 19, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily for approximately five weeks, alternate lane closures will be in effect for US 83 S. (Zapata Highway) northbound main lanes to facilitate asphalt pavement overlay work by Anderson Columbia, Inc.  The traveling public is urged to slow

CBP Officers Seize More Than $452K in Meth at Colombia Solidarity Bridge

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged liquid methamphetamine, valued at more than $400,000, at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge in one enforcement action. “This was an excellent interception by our CBP officers and a great example of the layered enforcement implemented by CBP,” said

Rincon Mexico Offers Great Breakfast Specials Everyday of the Week

(Laredo, Texas)- Visit Rincon Mexico Restaurant and enjoy great breakfast options at affordable prices.  The restaurant features a Breakfast Platter which consists of two freshly made eggs to order, two pancakes, and a hash brown for $2.99.  You can also purchase two breakfast tacos for $1.99 or enjoy a pound of freshly made barbacoa for

McCallen Office of Communications picks up three state awards

Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, The City of McAllen Office of Communications won three Awards of Honor at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) conference held June 8 in Lakeway. TAMIO awards are the highest honors in the state for communications professionals. The awards were for: – SPECIAL OR ONE-TIME PROGRAM – McAllen: It’s

United High School Junior Selected for NASA Summer Internship

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Cassandra Martinez, a junior at United High School, was selected to attend an all-expenses paid summer internship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center as part of the High School Aerospace Scholars program (HAS). Martinez will tour NASA facilities and spend a week participating in team projects and briefings directed by NASA engineers and

CBP Agriculture Specialists Intercept Eleven Shipments with Wood Boring Insects in Two Days at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists intercepted eleven shipments with wood boring insects at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge. On June 2, CBP Agriculture Specialists at Colombia Solidarity Bridge conducted wood packaging inspections on several non-agriculture related shipments.   The examinations resulted in six interceptions of wood boring insects of

State Representative Richard Raymond Announces Support for Teacher Pay Raises

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-State Representative Richard Peña Raymond held a press conference at the UISD Boardroom to announce that he will introduce a bill during the upcoming Special Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature providing Texas Public School Teachers with a $1000 annual pay raise. Rep.Raymond was joined by UISD Trustees Juan Robert Ramirez,

City of McAllen to Host TAAF Summer Games of Texas Once Again

Courtesy Xochitl Mora  (McAllen, TX)  The City of McAllen is proud to once again host the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Summer Games of Texas, welcoming young athletes from throughout Texas and Mexico to compete in 15 events. This tournament, governed by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation and approved by the United States Olympic Committee as

United ISD To Hold Community Job Fair

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Are you interested in being part of an innovative school district that’s making a difference in the lives of children each day? If so, then United ISD is looking for you. Interested individuals are invited to attend the United ISD Job Fair from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Rescues 59 Illegal Aliens in Three Events

Courtesy Sarah Melendez,  LAREDO, Texas – The first event occurred on June 2, 2017, at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 when border Patrol agents encountered a tractor-trailer at the primary lane.  The driver and passenger were questioned regarding their immigration status and consented to further inspection.  A non-intrusive inspection of the tractor-trailer

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