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Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Graduation ceremonies for United ISD high school seniors initially planned for May 29 and May 30, 2020, have been postponed due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. The district plans to hold graduation ceremonies for its four high schools on July 31 and August 1, 2020, at the Sames Auto Arena. Depending
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Clark Middle School (CMS) will receive an Instructional Continuity Grant from the Texas Educations Agency (TEA) of $10,500.00 for MiFi and internet connectivity. This grant is designed to provide supplemental resources to support instructional continuity during campus closures due to COVID-19. Additionally, the grant provides supplemental funds to the awarded campus
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—Mayor Pete Saenz has issued the following statement regarding Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement yesterday to reopen the State of Texas in phases: “The City of Laredo will comply, to the extent required, with Governor Greg Abbott’s order announced yesterday as part of the effort to gradually reopen Texas. We are also
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a significant amount of hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $25 million in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “This seizure was an enforcement action against transnational criminal organizations that
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 16th death in Laredo related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the family and want them to know that our counselors, as well as our support, are available. A man in his 70s,
City, County Confirm 15th COVID-19 Related Death LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 15th death in Laredo related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the family and want them to know that our counselors, as well as our support, are available. A
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 14th death in Laredo related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the family and want them to know that our counselors, as well as our support, are available. A man in his 70s,
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will award some $4.75 million to assist students as part of its TAMIU CARES Act initial allocation which was announced last week. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said student grants of up to $1,500 from this initial federal allocation will be flexibly structured to be responsive
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Washington, DC– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding his vote on the interim emergency funding package. “It is critical we continue to act swiftly as we combat the coronavirus crisis,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This legislation will provide the emergency resources that are desperately needed to protect the lives and
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-In a video message to Class of 2020 candidates , Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) president Dr. Pablo Arenaz announced the University’s plans to honor Spring and Summer candidates for graduation in Commencement Exercises tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at the Sames Auto Arena. Acknowledging the University’s challenging Spring
