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Alexander Senior Signs Partial Ride Scholarship for University of the Incarnate Word

Courtesy  Alex Meyer,   (Laredo, Texas)-Alexander high school (AHS), senior Alan Mauricio signed his letter of intent to play NCAA Division 1 Soccer at the University of the  Incarnate Word in San Antonio.  Mauricio is active in National Honors Society, HOSA, Amnesty International, Robotics and was the kicker for the AHS football team.  He also

Michelle Cantú named Principal for Ruiz Elementary School

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)_The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos named Mrs. Michelle Cantú as the new Principal for Ruiz Elementary School effective the 2018-2019 school year.   The formal appointment was made on May 17, 2018. Mrs. Cantú is a native Laredoan and graduated from Texas A&M International University with Bachelor of

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Eight Bangladeshi Nationals

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in Laredo, Texas on May 17 apprehended eight more illegal aliens from the country of Bangladesh in two separate incidents.  The subjects were encountered after illegally crossing the Rio Grande River in south Laredo.  The Laredo Sector Border Patrol continues to have the highest apprehension of

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue Three Illegal Aliens at a Ranch near Hebbronville, Texas

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  HEBBRONVILLE, Texas –U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Hebbronville Station rescued three illegal aliens at a ranch near Hebbronville, Texas. On May 17, 2018 Jim Hogg County Sheriff’s deputies relayed to agents a 911 call regarding three lost aliens. Agents from the Hebbronville Station were dispatched to the general location and shortly

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Seize $331K in Methamphetamine in Canned Produce; Three Arrested

Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry recently apprehended three pedestrians in connection with the seizure of alleged methamphetamine with a street value of $331,000 hidden within cans of produce. “Our frontline officers continue to maintain vigilance while conducting their inspections

Defendants Plead Guilty in Illegal Gambling Operation

Courtesy Yanira Deleon,    (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County District Attorney’s Office has secured a guilty plea in its case against Andres Chavez, Nubia Chavez and Alma Davila in connection to illegal gambling operations. On June 7, 2017, Laredo Police Department Narcotic/Vice Division began an investigation of illegal gambling activities of known and unknown suspects that

Alexander High Area Champs Headed to Regional Quarterfinals

Courtesy Yvette Trevino, (Laredo, Texas)-The John B. Alexander High Bulldogs Baseball Team will go head to head with the McHigh Bulldogs in a Class 6A Regional Quarterfinals playoff series at Roma High School Athletics Complex. The winner of this series will advance to the Regional Semifinals. United ISD would like to share the following information with

United South Senior Wins National Safety Essay Contest

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-United South High School (USHS), senior Vanessa Carranza was recently announced as a winner in the Career Safe National Safety Essay Scholarship Contest.  Ms. Carranza’s essay demonstrated how a 10 hour Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), training course has been beneficial to her and her loved ones.      An excerpt from her essay states

Ride of Silence Aims to Honor and Raise Awareness

Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, (McAllen, Texas)-The Run, Ride and Share campaign is organizing its 5th National Ride of Silence along McAllen roadways on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 6 p.m. and wheels down at 7 p.m. The group will meet at The Monitor’s parking lot at 1400 E. Nolana Avenue in McAllen. Over the past

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