Archives for May 2018
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Online registration technical issues pushes registration to on-site only (McAllen, Texas)-Parents wishing to enroll their children in the various summer recreation programs offered by the City of McAllen will have to do so in person at the three community centers extended hours today, Thursday, May 31, 2018 through Sunday, June 3, before the
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD is proud to announce that Henry Cuellar Elementary School has been certified as a 2017-2018 Leader In Me Lighthouse School for 2017-2018. The Leader In Me is a whole school transformation process that empowers students with leadership and life skills to thrive in the 21st century. The program is based on the standard
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-The Rotary Club of Laredo Daybreak donated a check that will benefit Newman Elementary School. The proceeds will be utilized to purchase 220 e-books for students in grades pre-k to 5th grade. Rotary Club Daybreak President Mario Guzman, Jr. is a former student of Newman Elementary. “When I was asked to choose
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)- Alexander High School student Camila San Miguel was selected as the 2018 Laredo Border Patrol Youth of The Year. Laredo Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Jason D. Owens made the announcement at the 2018 International Bank Of Commerce (IBC), Youth Night Reception at IBC’s Lago Del Rio on May 25, 2018. The Youth of the
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Laredo Field Office (LFO) and its South Texas ports of entry are preparing to open available lanes as needed, encouraging travelers to obtain tourist permits early, use Ready Lanes or consider enrolling in trusted traveler programs in anticipation of the expected surge in northbound
Courtesy Yvette Treviñp. (Laredo, Texas)- At the end of this school year Benkis Ramirez will trade the blue and gold uniform he’s proudly worn for the past four years and replace it with the green and gold donned by Laredo Community College Palominos wear. Benkis is a three year lettermen for the John B. Alexander
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Each year, Arndt elementary school hosts campus-wide projects that benefit children served by charitable organizations in our community. This year, the campus donated 21 backpacks loaded with surprises and goodies to The Golden Heart Project (TGHP), which is dedicated to providing comfort and support to local children (ages 1-18),who are battling cancer or have
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a fugitive at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge who had an outstanding warrant out of Little Rock, Arkansas for capital murder. “CBP officers remain vigilant in intercepting travelers with outstanding warrants,” said Port
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)- Nine United ISD middle school students were announced as Outstanding 8th Graders of the Year. Parents, teachers and administrators applauded the students, who had been previously recognized as Outstanding 8th Graders of the Month during the 2017-2018 school year. Students who garner the Outstanding 8th Grader title have a record of excellent academic performance, and serve as role models
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)_ Five of United High School’s (UHS),finest student athletes signed scholarships during a formal ceremony held in the UHS gymnasium. The group of university and college-bound seniors have achieved excellence in academics and their respective sport, and look forward to the next level of challenges.
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