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Courtesy Richard Pauza, (Laredo, Texas)-CBP Laredo Port of Entry announces current hours of operation and modes of commercial traffic processed by CBP for July 13-July 20. World Trade Bridge Imports (Mexico to the U.S.A.) · 7 a.m. to midnight or beyond until last queued truck processed. · Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or beyond
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The recent State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR),results indicate that United ISD is leading both the state and the region in the areas of Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies in all grade levels tested. United ISD trails the state by only 1 point in Reading / English Language
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-If your children have any gently used school uniforms they may have outgrown or no longer use, the United Independent School District asks that you consider donating them to help students in need. Beginning now until school starts on August 21, 2017, UISD will have nine convenient locations to drop off
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Senate bill could hinder municipalities from regulation and collecting millions in fees (McAllen, TX) At last night’s McAllen City Commission meeting, commissioners authorized the McAllen City Attorney’s Office to respond to Senate Bill 1004. The bill significantly restricts municipalities from regulating the construction, development and maintenance of network structures and wireless facilities
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, McAllen, Texas– Keep McAllen Beautiful conducted the Community Appearance Index on June 28th. The Community Appearance Index is a tool designed by Keep America Beautiful to visually assess the overall appearance of communities. The survey team checked for indications of litter throughout its six districts. A team comprised of community, business
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, HOUSTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection deployed facial recognition biometric exit technology to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for one daily flight from the United States to Tokyo. The deployment builds upon a June 2016 pilot at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport using facial recognition. CBP recently deployed the technology
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Webb County currently has three job openings for directors in various departments. Positions include the Community Action Agency Director, Risk Manager Director and Road and Road and Bridge Superintendent. Interested applicants can get additional information by clicking on the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/webbcounty. Visitors to the job website will also be able
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, Community is One of 10 Governor’s Community Achievement Award Winners McAllen- – Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized Keep McAllen Beautiful as one of 10 winners of the 2017 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for their outstanding overall efforts to keep their communities beautiful. The award is one of the most
Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged liquid methamphetamine carrying an estimated street value of more than $700,000 in one enforcement action. “Our officers maintain strict vigilance during peak travel seasons where thousands of vehicles are processed daily and numerous amounts of narcotics
Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers remain vigilant and for the second time in a week, apprehended a Mexican national attempting to illegally make entry into the United States without inspection at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge pedestrian walkway. “This was an excellent, cooperative effort by
