Archives for April 2018
COURTESY JACLYN TREVIÑO, EDINBURG, TX – Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is asking for the public’s input on utility assistance programs through forums which will be held next Monday through Wednesday. The purpose of the forums is to gather input and obtain feedback regarding the needs of low-income families and to get suggestions on how the agency can
Courtesy Yvette Treviño, (Laredo, Texas)-For over 30 years the Border Patrol, Laredo Sector has recognized local high school students who exemplify good character, stellar grades, and the fortitude to help create a better community with their Youth of the Month Program. In a wonderful ceremony at United South High School, eleven students were recognized for their phenomenal achievements in and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-McAllen International Airport is one of only two Texas airports that have been selected to host the 2018 National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Hurricane Awareness Tour on Monday, May 7, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will not only give people a
Courtesy Yvette Treviño, (Laredo, Texas)-Students at Arndt Elementary began their Wednesday morning talking about their future collegiate aspirations and how to not only achieve them, but how to pay for it as well. IBC and Commerce Bank President & CEO Ignacio Urrabazo Jr. treated students to an in depth discussion about setting achievable goals and
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-Local Businesses Raided in Illegal Gambling InvestigationThe Webb County District Attorney’s Office reports that simultaneous raids occurred at numerous eight-liner establishments in connection to illegal gambling operations. The investigation spanned several months and developed into a multi-agency task force that targeted approximately several subjects involved in the illegal gambling operation. On
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of San Antonio officials to be part of this historic opportunity for local input in the direction of state’s most iconic historical site McAllen, Texas-The Alamo invites Texans to learn about ongoing preservation work happening at the state’s most well-known historic site and to share their own family stories, documents, and
Courtesy Alex Meyer, J.B. Alexander high school (AHS) senior Celeste Kristina Guerra has won the April 2018 Wisdom and Leadership Enforcement Award from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Ms. Guerra was nominated for the award by criminal justice instructor Anna Acosta. The award is a merit based accolade that recognizes leaders among students attending UISD and LISD. All candidates
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Carolina Gonzalez -Ayala, a Borchers Elementary 4th grade student and member of the campus’ Earth Club was this year’s Region 16 winner in the Take Care of Texas art contest. She was presented with a Samsung tablet and a Certificate of Recognition from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On April 20, an impressive array of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM), projects impressed visitors to the SAC. The projects were created by students from all UISD elementary campuses. The students received some assistance from their teachers to bring the projects to fruition. The public viewing was followed
Courtesy Margie Garza, Lane to Remain at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge for 30-Day Grace Period LAREDO, Texas – Due to a shift in traffic in the third construction phase that would adversely impact SENTRI program users, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations at Laredo Port of Entry is pleased to announce that the Secure
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