Archives for January 2020
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Freedom Elementary students welcomed Texas Department of Public Safety officers and U.S. Army personnel to their campus for a “High Five” day. The occasion gave students an opportunity to interact and speak with individuals who serve and protect the public and our nation on a daily basis. “Our students were visibly excited when
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-A new lecture series at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) aims to encourage a discussion of contemporary issues across the social sciences and bows Friday, Feb. 7. Social Sciences Speakers Series organizer Dr. Sean A. Maddan, TAMIU associate professor and chair of the College of Arts and Sciences’ department of Social Sciences,
Courtesy Maria Del Rocio Moore, United ISD and the Fine Arts Department are proud to host the annual Region XIV 9th Grade Clinic and Concert on Friday, January 31, 2020. The concert will be held at UISD’s Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex Auditorium, and begins at 6:00 PM. Admission charge is $3.00 for Adults, and $1.00 for school age students (with
Courtesy Maria Del Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-On January, 29th the Laredo Police Department honored the outstanding 8th graders from our Middle Schools. Andres Gonzalez, Aylin Musquiz, Luis Diaz, Jesus Gaytan, Andrea Zuñiga Ceja, Kimberly Vazquez, Pamela Barragan Torres, Angelica Canales, Dulce Valdez, and Monica Pineda are the 8th graders of January. They are testimony that
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo City Planning Department has announced several public meetings in February and March to discuss the future plans of the city with Laredo residents. The City of Laredo Planning Department staff will be going to a location in each of the city’s eight Council Districts every Wednesday evening
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that Randy J. Howe, formerly the Executive Director, Office of Field Operations, for U.S. Customs and Border Protection has entered on duty as Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office. Howe succeeds DFO David P. Higgerson, who retired after 49+ years of federal service.
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo’s Commission for Women (LCW) today announced their 2020 inductees for the Woman’s Hall of Fame. The selection was made from applications that were submitted by Laredo Citizens. The inductees were recommended by the selection committee and the commission then approved by council members on Tuesday January 21,
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce Carlos E. Martinez as the new Principal of E. Herrera Middle School, which will open its doors for the 2020-21 school year. Mr. Martinez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the
Courtesy Eduardo Chapa, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – On Tuesday, January 21, at approximately 10:35 a.m, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division received a telephone call from the Beaumont, California, Police Department advising that a suspect they were looking for was in Laredo. On Wednesday morning, the Sheriff’s Office arrested Jovan Lamont McClelland, 21, an active
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—On January 21, the Laredo City Council voted to appoint District 4 Councilmember Alberto Torres, Jr. as Mayor Pro Tempore. Torres now assumes the role of Mayor Pro Tem following District 8 Councilmember Roberto Balli’s appointment a year ago. In his new role, Mayor Pro Tem Torres will assist in various
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