Archives for May 2018
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Trautmann Middle School (TMS) hosted an appreciation breakfast for law enforcement officers and UISD security guards in the campus’ library. The event was held in advance of Of National Police Week, which is observed nationally during the week of May 14. The TMS Shorthorn Jazz Band kept the proceedings lively with their excellent
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 a significant load of alleged liquid methamphetamine with a street value in excess of $465,000. “With the reopening of vehicular traffic at Gateway to the Americas Bridge, our frontline CBP officers continue
Courtesy Margie Garza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry working in collaboration with Mexican authorities took custody at mid-bridge of a male subject at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge who was discovered to have an outstanding state arrest warrant for homicide issued in
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-A John B. Alexander High School graduating senior received yet another honor after being named Valedictorian of his class. Ian Limarte was notified that he is the latest recipient of the renowned Bill Gates Scholarship. He is one of 300 students across the nation to receive this scholarship. With an impressive
Courtesy Rocio Moore, United ISD is proud to announce both Zaida Gonzalez and Andrea Garza won in their respective categories at the 2018 HEB Excellence in Education Ceremony held tonight in Houston Texas. Andrea is a twelve year veteran teacher at United South High School where she sits as Department Chair and World History Teacher. In addition
Courtesy Margie Garza, LAREDO, Texas –As the third construction phase at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge begins, U.S. Customs and Border Protection port management is advising the traveling public that all vehicular traffic at the bridge will shift westward toward the new vehicle processing building at 11:59 p.m. on May 7. “We wanted to give the
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, some Alexander High School art students earned awards for their artwork at the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), in San Marcos, Texas. Krissy Valdez, Jasmine Elias and Jacob Prew each received a State Gold Medal. In addition, Ms. Valdez also received a 2D VASE scholarship, and was tops in
Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations from the Laredo Port of Entry have implemented the relocation of the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Lane to the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge. SENTRI users will be able to continue to use the SENTRI lane
Courtesy Yvette Trevino, (Laredo, Texas)-Selfless, fun, dedicated, and passionate are just a few words used to describe Sylvia Vargas who was named as a semi-finalist of the Barnes and Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest. Lorna Adams, Regional Representative for Barnes and Noble, awarded Ms. Vargas with a plaque and notice that she has qualified
COURTESY STEVE HARMON, (LAREDO, TEXAS)-Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Campus Ally Network’s (CAN) first-ever Pride Week at TAMIU continues through May 4 on campus. The Pride Week will encompass a variety of activities including an information fair, health testing, Safe Zone crash course, a second annual Drag Show and a first-ever Pride Walk and Pride Fest.
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