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Archives for August 2018

Webb County Law Library Temporary Closure

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Due to construction and maintenance work being conducted at the Webb County Law Library in the Justice Center, the department will be closed until further notice.  This is being done to ensure the safety of both employees and visitors during the remodeling stage.

LaredoBuzz.Com and Friends Host the 9th Annual Back to School Supply Distribution

(Laredo, Texas)-LaredoBuzz.com and friends once again hosted the Back to School Supply Distribution that takes place in South Laredo in which free school supplies are distributed  by  sponsors to families who attend the event.  This is the 9th year that LaredoBuzz.Com organizes the event that this year took place at the Peter Piper location on

Keep McAllen Beautiful Earns Recognition for Excellence in Work

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Organization receives Gold Star Affiliate Award and President’s Circle Award   (Mcallen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) recently picked up a pair of awards that recognizes its efforts in keeping the community of McAllen, Texas beautiful and clean.  The local beautification non-profit organization was recognized as a winner of the 2018 Gold Star

Lyndon B. Johnson Student Achieves National Level Recognition at HOSA Competition

Courtesy Alex Meyer,       (Laredo, Texas)-This June, Lyndon B. Johnson high school student Jesus Balderas placed 2nd in the category of Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), competition in Dallas, Texas. His topic was “Gene Editing: Cures or Scary Science?” Mr. Balderas competed against over 100 other students for the national level recognition.

United ISD Announces Schedule Pick-up Dates for Returning Students

Courtesy Rocio Moore,  (Laredo, Texas)-With the start of the new school year around the corner, the United Independent School District would like to remind all parents of returning students entering or attending a middle or high school to note the following class schedule pick information for the 2018-2019 school year. Prior to students receiving their course

McAllen Purchasing Department Honored with Industry Award

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, First time recognition of McAllen Purchasing Department  The City of McAllen Purchasing Department has earned the 2018 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.  The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement recognizes organizational excellence in public and non-profit procurement. “This is an incredible award for the City of McAllen to receive because it

Perfect Attendance Program Continues for all UISD Students

Courtesy Rocio Moore,  (Laredo, Texas)-Student success begins with daily school attendance.  This is why United ISD will once again be implementing its “Every Day Counts” perfect attendance incentive program for the upcoming school year.  Any elementary and middle school student, who works to attain perfect attendance every six weeks, can be eligible to win prizes at their respective campus.

CBP Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Seize More Than $1.4 Million in Liquid Methamphetamine 

Courtesy Diego Hernandez,  LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized a significant amount of alleged liquid methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $1.4 million in one enforcement action. “Our CBP officers’ knowledge of concealment methods and the technology they

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