Archives for October 2018
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at Kazen Elementary it is also a month to honor and Celebrate Four Breast Cancer Survivors. Mrs. Lydia Vasquez, 2nd grade teacher at Kazen, spearheaded a Survivors rally and a tree dedication to four amazing pillars of their school. Kazen has seen first hand
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, Grant to assist patrons with free basic computer classes (McAllen, Texas)-The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded McAllen Public Library a $6,000 grant under its Impact Grant program. Thanks to this grant, McAllen Public Library will offer patrons an opportunity to attend a free, eight-week computer basics course that will
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-While the weather in the Rio Grande Valley already feels like winter has arrived, for the McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B, there is still a lot of fall left to enjoy to build up the excitement for this year’s presentation. Today, organizers of the international-award winning event unveiled the first
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-It is an honor for UISD to host this year’s UIL Area G 6A Marching Contest, and we welcome all of our out-of-town visitors! The preliminary competition continues through 5:00 p.m. Many more high schools in cue to display their amazing talents and finals begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight! Bring your
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The public is invited to the UIL Area G 6A Marching Contest at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex Stadium this Saturday, October 27, 2018. Approximately 25 marching bands will compete throughout the day. Preliminary Competition will take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Final Competition will follow from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Visitors will be required to observe
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United ISD held a graduation ceremony for students enrolled in the Alternative Method for Graduation program. These students have successfully completed the curriculum and assessment requirements in order to qualify for a high school diploma. Congratulations, students. United ISD commends you on your commitment to the completion of your education.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend apprehended a bus passenger wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for child molestation. “Our frontline officers continue to steadfastly uphold our border security mission. The processing and identity verification of a
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Removing signals and future traffic studies part of the plan The City of McAllen Traffic Operations Division has begun to identify traffic signals that may no longer be necessary due to new city development and change in traffic patterns that reflect new routes where neighborhoods, schools and commerce are now concentrated. In
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, UISD students, administrators, board members, staff, and local dignitaries celebrated the opening of the District’s newest 9th grade campus by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony. J.B. Alexander High School’s 9th grade campus was built with monies from the taxpayer approved School Bond 2013. The campus is a state-of- the-art masonry, standalone two -story building
Courtesy Marah Mendez, (Laredo, Texas)-Yesterday we received Jamie Canales’ letter of resignation and a few hours later we discovered he and Jonny Amaya pled guilty to public corruption charges. Most, if not all, elected positions have a certain level of power. While many candidates focus a lot of time, money, and energy trying to win
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