Archives for August 2019
Courtesy Pedro Arredondo, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Police Chief Ray Garner and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos welcomed two new police officers to the District’s police department during a special ceremony at United ISD Police Headquarters. Family members and visitors beamed with pride as Jessica Munoz and Gilbert A. Maldonado took their oaths and received their badges. Prior to the ceremony, Chief Garner took a few
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at eight ports of entry from Brownsville to Del Rio continues to maintain its commitment to uphold its border security mission while offering traveler tips ahead of expected heavy traffic for tax-free weekend. “Our CBP officers and agriculture specialists
Courtesy Leslie Martinez, Washington, D.C.—This week Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) is joining U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) on a congressional delegation to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras to have discussions with representatives of the government, the judiciary, civil society, community and faith-based groups, the private sector, and human rights organizations. After the
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Powell Watson Motors Auto Group hosted a press conference to announce their 5th consecutive lead sponsorship for the United ISD Golf For Scholars Tournament. During the press conference, owners Jonathan Watson and Michael Powell presented a check in the amount of $15,000 to get this year’s fundraising effort underway. The company will also
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas – City of Laredo Co-Interim City Managers Rosario Cabello and Robert Eads on Tuesday announced Juan J. Gomez, Jr. as Acting Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, effectively immediately. Mr. Gomez has been with the City of Laredo for over 3 years, and holds a wealth of knowledge in operations,
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)The District Attorney’s Office has secured a guilty plea in its case against Nicolas Garcia, 28, in connection to two robberies he committed. On September 3, 2018, the Laredo Police Department Communication Division received a call of a robbery that had just occurred outside of the International Bank of Commerce located
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Local members invite all Rio Grande Valley and Texas area festivals and events to attend, participate and learn The City of McAllen is once again proudly hosting this year’s Texas Festival & Events Association (TFEA) Annual Conference, which will be held from August 9-11, 2019 at the McAllen Convention Center. With over
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United Independent School District (UISD),kicked off three days of new teacher orientation at the Alexander High School 9th grade campus. Celia Taboada, Director of Staff Development, served as emcee to welcome 101 new teachers to the district. Her introduction was followed by remarks from Roberto J. Santos, Superintendent of Schools, UISD Board
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas — Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz issued the following statement after today’s shooting in the border city of El Paso, Texas: “Laredo joins the countless cities across our state today in expressing our deepest sympathies, support and prayers to the families of the victims of today’s senseless attack in El Paso.
Courtesy Luis Aguilar Jr. LAREDO, TEXAS – During a busy night, U.S. Border Patrol agents stationed at the Hebbronville Station apprehended 12 illegal aliens, seized a pick-up truck and recovered a stolen vehicle near Hebbronville, Texas in two separate incidents. The first event occurred late on July 29, when agents from the Hebbronville Station responded to
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