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Archives for April 2021

TAMIU Student Earns National Gaming Title

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-As the eSports industry quickly surges as one of the fastest-growing professional sports industries in the world, one Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) student is making his mark in the gaming industry among collegiate gamers throughout the world. Ivan Larumbe, a junior Kinesiology major at TAMIU, recently took the title of

City of McAllen Once Again Named In Top 10 Safest Cities in America

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen’s SmartAsset.com ranking moved up one from 2019 (McAllen, Texas)- McAllen has once again received recognition for something many in the community already know: being ranked ninth Safest Cities in the United States by SmartAsset.com, analyzed a core set of common safety factors to identify and rank the safest cities in America.

Special Guests Make Career Day Fun and Informative For United South Middle School Students

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United South Middle School hosted a virtual career day for their students. Guests speakers included Webb County Treasurer Raul Reyes; Judge Danny Dominguez; KSAT 12 Morning Anchor Stephanie Serna-Cienfuegos; Border Patrol representative Joey Perez; Director of the Laredo Regional Food Bank-Carmen Garcia-Arevalo; USHS Principal Adriana Ramirez, and others. In addition,

UISD New Superintendent Search Narrowed Down to Three

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-As part of the process of continued transparency and commitment to community input regarding the District’s Superintendent search, the District happily reports that it hasnarrowed down the candidates for the position of Superintendent to three highly qualified individuals.  The three applicants have more than 60 years of combined administrative experience within

City of McAllen to Host Another COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic FRIDAY

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, 2,000 doses of first dose Moderna vaccine courtesy of Hidalgo County Pct. 2 Comm. Eddie Cantu and Pct. 4 Comm. Ellie Torres NO pre-registration required; first come, first serve (Laredo, Texas)-City of McAllen officials, in partnership with Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Commissioner Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu and Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres, in conjunction

City of Laredo and Webb County Proclaim April as National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Laredo, Texas

Courtesy Isabel Sosa. LAREDO, Texas—  The City of Laredo and Webb County reunited at City Hall Council Chambers to proclaim the month of April as National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Laredo, Texas. Hosted by the Laredo Animal Care Services Department and led by District 4 Council Member, Alberto Torres, Jr., this proclamation brought

City, County Confirm Two New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have TWO new confirmed deaths (since Friday, April 2, 202) in Webb County related to COVID-19. The City and County want to express their most sincere condolences to the families of those who have lost a loved one through this pandemic and

Annual H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-While the annual H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards were put on hold due to the pandemic, the grocery giant opted to expand on the recognition program with a statewide Texas Loves Teachers bus tour. During the tour, H.E.B. is visiting 50 school districts and early childhood education centers within 50 days

City of Laredo To Begin Construction Projects at San Isidro Pkwy and Calle Del Norte Rd.

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, TEXAS – The City of Laredo Public Works Department will begin two projects on Monday, April 12, 2021. These projects include: Construction of an elevated walkway speed table on the East and West bound lanes of San Isidro Pkwy., adjacent to North Central Park, which will allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on President Biden’s FY2022 Discretionary Funding Request

Courtesy Alexis Torres, Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on President Biden’s fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request: “The coronavirus pandemic has exposed serious needs in Texas and across the country. President Biden’s funding request takes important steps to meet these needs and

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