Archives for March 2018
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)- Congratulations to the United high school Percussion Ensemble, who competed at the WGI (Winter Guard International), Sports of the Arts competition in Houston,Texas on February 24, 2018. The group placed 2nd in the Scholastic Marching A division. WGI organizations are based out the San Francisco Bay Area, and competitions are held on
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-United High School Magnet Counselor, Joanna Pena-Garcia, was awarded the Texas A&M 2018 Very Important Counselor of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding service and important work of high school counselors, teachers, and personnel in guiding students on the path to college. A former student nominated Mrs. Pena-Garcia and
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD is proud to announce that our Communications Department was awarded a plethora of awards at the annual Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Conference in Frisco, Texas. TSPRA is a professional organization based in Austin whose members are dedicated to improving public education in Texas. TSPRA supports its
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas– – With the rapid approach of Holy Week, one of the busiest travel periods of the year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have implemented a variety of effective measures to facilitate a smooth, orderly traffic flow, including a designated lane, electronic tourist
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Fee ordinance approved by City Commission in January to help fund projects in the City’s Master Drainage Plan After two public meetings held at two different community centers to inform residents about a proposed drainage utility fee and a public hearing at a City Commission at the first meeting in January where
Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry recently seized three significant loads of marijuana, one was a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) entry, the other two were found within shipments of cement paving stones, with a combined total street value exceeding
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry in recent days seized loads of varied hard narcotics with a combined total street value exceeding $227,000 from two body carriers. “These back to back seizures in the passenger environment show
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United Independent School District’s League of United ISD Legends Awards Dinner was held on the evening of March 8, 2018 at the Altezza Events Ballroom. The annual gala celebrates select alumni who have achieved success and made outstanding contributions to their professions and communities. This year, a total of 24 alumni
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, McAllen, Tx – The City of McAllen would like to remind residents that its Passport Division is open every second Saturday of the month. The facility will open today Saturday, March 10. They will accept applications from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additionally, The U.S. Department of State has approved an
Ruiz Elementary NEHS Excels at Raising Pennies for Tennies!Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Members of the Ruiz elementary National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) recently collected $1,242.56 for this year’s Pennies for Tennies fundraising effort. The impressive sum was also the most collected by any elementary school in UISD. The Laredo Women’s City Club recognized the students’ accomplishment by awarding them with an
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