Archives for November 2018
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s secondary school principals and administrators took the Polar Plunge in an effort to raise monies for Texas Special Olympics Athletes. This event offers individuals, companies, and organizations a unique opportunity to support more than 58,000 Texas Special Olympic athletes. Congratulations to United ISD’s secondary principals and administrators who took 1st Place
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-The memories and recorded recollections of a group of local veterans will now find a home at Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. The gift was presented to the Special Collections and Archives on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 in a special ceremony hosted by TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports the indictment for Carlos Romo by the111th District Court for continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child and possession of child pornography. On Saturday, December 2, 2017, the Laredo Police Department Communications Division received a call from a woman wanting to file a
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Alexander High School seniors Ramiro De Los Santos and Hector Molina took the top two awards, respectively, at the U.I.L. Congress 6A Regional Meet and advance to the state competition in Austin, TX. U.I.L. Congress is a competitive speaking event that models the legislative process of democracy. In a chamber of thirty fellow representatives,
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Excitement was in the air today as Webb County Commissioners were presented a final master plan design for the proposed Webb County Fairgrounds. The presentation was made by Hanson Professional Services. Also on hand for the presentation were fairground planners and architects Bullocksmith Consultants and Gilpin Engineering Company. Community organizations and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Peña Eye Institute to bring Dallas Cowboys memorabilia, R Communications, Entravision to bring out high-octane entertainment for two-day holiday event (Laredo, Texas)-Residents can begin their 2018 holiday season fun by celebrating under and with the stars at Christmas in the Park, starting on Friday, November 30. The family-friendly and free winter festival
Courtesy Alex Meyer, During the month of November 2018, over 50 professionals from our community took time to discuss their educational backgrounds and careers with students at Los Obispos Middle School. The roster of presenters included local and county law enforcement representatives, E.M.S, local attorneys, physicians, college professors,engineers, and Mayor Pete Saenz. The objective of
Courtesy Margie Garza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant amount of narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $296,000 in one enforcement action. “This seizure was an excellent interception from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, In observance of Thanksgiving, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 22th and Friday, November 23rd, 2018. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County residents wishing to conduct business with county departments on
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead, utilize Ready Lanes and asks for the public’s patience as CBP prepares to facilitate Thanksgiving holiday traffic without a full complement of officers due to
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