Archives for May 2020
Courtesy (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Muller Elementary administrators, teachers, and staff welcomed 5th-grade students back to the campus for one final visit to close out the academic year. Graduating 5th graders and their parents decorated their vehicles and honked their horns while lined up around the school in a parade-like fashion. Teachers, staff, and administrators waited eagerly for their
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized various types of narcotics in separate, unrelated incidents on Wednesday, May 27, that totaled over $650,000 in street value. “The smuggling of illicit narcotics is a serious international health and security threat,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United High School’s Jasmyn Flores is prepared to take the next step in her academic and athletic careers. Recently, Ms. Flores signed on for a full-ride soccer scholarship at TAMIU, where she will also pursue a degree in kinesiology. “I didn’t expect to receive this scholarship, so I was very surprised,” quipped
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LW-CAMPO), in partnership with the City of Laredo Planning Department, is working on an Active Transportation Plan for the region (LW-CAMPO is made up of City Council members, County Commissioners, and a TxDOT official). A survey was created to gather input from
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $2.4 million in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have heightened their enforcement efforts for these high-risk commodities, successfully
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Over 200 Have Graduated from DWI Court Program Since Inception (Laredo, Texas)-Judge Victor Villarreal presided over the May DWI Court Virtual Graduation on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Fourteen graduates successfully completed all the DWI Court program terms and conditions. Program conditions include: Individual and group counseling sessions for
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, McAllen households found a productive way to spend their time at home, self-responding to the 2020 Census, either online or over the phone, propelling the city to reach a very important milestone: 50% of households in McAllen have self-responded to the 2020 Census since March 12, when
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Nye elementary school teachers, staff, and special population educators collaborated with parents to organize an end-of-school year parade at the campus on Friday, May 22. Approximately 80 Nye elementary families partook of the festivities by cruising through the campus parking lot. Most of the automobiles were decorated with balloons, posters and messages expressing support
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo and Webb County have confirmed the 19th 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 60s, with underlying
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Producers of agricultural commodities can apply starting on May 26 Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who have suffered
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