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Archives for February 2020

Sheriff’s Office Recovers Stolen Machinery Worth More than $100,000

Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – The Webb County Sheriff’s Office recently located heavy machinery worth more than $100,000 that had been stolen from a local equipment rental company. After receiving the complaint, investigators got to action and located the machinery at a ranch on north Highway 83, in an area known as La

UISD Parents Attend February 2020 U.C.O.P. Meeting

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD Federal Programs recently hosted the February 2020 United Council of Parents (U.C.O.P.), meeting at the District’s Student Activity Complex. The agenda included discussions about campus security, threat asessments and how parents can help their children achieve academic success. U.C.O.P. meetings are held throughout the school year. The District cordially invites UISD parents to

Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest 3 on Drugs and Weapons Charges

Courtesy Eddie Zavala,  Laredo, TX (Webb County) – In three separate incidents, Webb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three local men recently on street-level drug charges and unlawful carrying of a weapon charges. In the first incident, Sheriff Deputies arrested Javier Francisco Cerda, 34. This arrest stems as a result of information received that the suspect was

Centeno Elementary School Announces NHS Inductees

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas) Centeno held its annual National Honor Society (NHS), induction ceremony on February 10th. A total of 25 Centeno students were honored. In order to qualify for NHS status, students must attain an overall average of 90, and exhibit the characteristics of leadership, service, and most importantly- good character. County Commissioner Jesse

CBP Ensures Pest-free Flowers for Valentine’s Day

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – As Valentine’s Day rapidly approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s highly skilled agriculture specialists across more than 328 ports of entry continue to dutifully examine hundreds of millions of arriving cut flower stems to ensure that plant diseases and plant pests are detected and stopped from being introduced into the

City of McAllen Vital Statistics Division to Begin Offering Extended Hours on Tuesdays

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  The City of McAllen Vital Statistics Division will begin offering extended hours every Tuesday, beginning this February 11, staying open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., taking the last application at 5:30 p.m. The division has also updated its list of requirements needed to request a birth or death certificate. The primary

“Reybotics” Inspires Students to Contemplate Technical Careers

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Reybotics Aerospace and Discovery camps were held at Raul Perales Middle School under the auspices of the Region One ESC Gear Up initiative. The camps promote the importance of higher education and college readiness by increasing students awareness of career opportunities in fields of science and engineering. The camps conveyed learning concepts

Parenting Partners Graduation at United Middle School

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Parenting Partners initiative at United Middle School graduated thirteen parents who completed the requisite six-week Positive Parenting course. The classes taught skill sets that help parents enhance their child’s education and personal growth. The Districts’ Federal Programs Department administers the UISD Parenting Partners initiative

Panther Legend Roel Ramirez Visits His Alma Mater

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Former United South Baseball Pitcher and Panther Legend Roel Ramirez was was inducted into United ISD League of Legends Program in 2019.  Unfortunately, he was unable to attend the induction ceremonies due to his baseball schedule.  He paid a special visit to Panther Land on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.   He was honored in a ceremony at the

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Interdict Over $2.7M in Hard Narcotics in Three Seizures

Courtesy Ismael Guevara ,  LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry were successful in seizing three separate loads of hard narcotics with a combined value of over $2.7 million. “Our frontline officers continued their strict vigilance this weekend and their determination and commitment to

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