Archives for December 2019
Courtesy RIchard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a traveler wanted on three outstanding felony warrants for indecency with a child. “The arrest of a fugitive with multiple outstanding felony warrants for indecency with a child helps keep our community
Courtesy Mara Del Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-United Middle School (UMS) is proud to announce the winner of this year’s Region 1 Christmas Card competition. The winner, UMS student Natalie Gonzalez, competed against hundreds of other young artists across the region. Her artwork depicted a unique and original scene where we can admire Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-The holidays are the season of giving, and five Laredo educators have been given generous grants to help them reduce their college student loan debts through a program established by Carlos Zaffirini, Jr. honoring his mother, State Senator Judith Zaffirini. In a reception Monday at Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Senator
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The holidays are the season of giving, and five Laredo educators have been given generous grants to help them reduce their college student loan debts through a program established by Carlos Zaffirini, Jr. honoring his mother, State Senator Judith Zaffirini. In a reception Monday at Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Senator
Courtesy Leslie Martinez, Funds will support students in food sciences and STEM careers LAREDO, TX- Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Laredo College announced $425,000 in federal funding to support students studying food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) and Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. “Expanding education opportunities for underrepresented groups in South
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Middle School (UMS), Library Club organized a book drive for the Sacred Heart Children’s Home. The month long campaign yielded donations of over 600 books from students and UMS families. Sister Rocio Flores, accompanied by students from the home, visited the UMS library to accept the books and participate
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The Laredo Book Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The annual event promotes reading and instills enthusiasm for literature, authors, and the arts. Through puppet shows, author readings, literary mascots, workshops, and crafts, the community comes together to enjoy what is best about literature and books. Over
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Congressman Co-Sponsors Amendment in the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) is working to improve access to healthcare services in rural communities by co-sponsoring an amendment that will create a grant opportunity to establish Graduate Medical Education programs for rural hospitals in medically
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently,Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics donated $2,500.00 to UISD’s Partners for Scholars Program. The year-round campaign raises funds to help college bound UISD graduates with start-up scholarships. The recipients of the scholarships are designated based on their last ranking during their senior year, and counselors at each high school review eligible students who
Courtesy Steve Harmon (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) graduate students will host an upcoming documentary film screening Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Alamo Drafthouse. Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Eight TAMIU Communication graduate students
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