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Extra Vaccines Available for City of McAllen COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, NO Registration Required; First Come, Frst Serve There are 300 extra vaccine Moderna first doses available at today’s City of McAllen, McAllen I.S.D. and Hidalgo County COVID-19 Moderna vaccine clinic taking place at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Boulevard, starting at 8:00 a.m. No registration is required and they are

City of Laredo Engaging LED Street Light/Energy Efficiency Programs with AEP Texas

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, TEXAS – The City of Laredo is working with AEP Texas to engage in a large scale lighting project that will convert existing street lights to LED lights. Earlier this year, City management approved the installation of 5,800 LED street lights throughout the city. Tentatively, this project is estimated to be

United ISD Curriculum & Instruction Department Celebrates Librarian Appreciation Week

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s Office of Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) and Director of Staff Development Celia Taboada hosted an appreciation drive-through for the District’s elementary, middle, and high school librarians. Librarians around the District stopped by the C&I offices to pick up their treat baskets and gift box. Associate Superintendent for Curriculum &

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo Area Community Foundation (LACF), and the Laredo Morning Times (LMT), recently announced that Mr. Hector Perez is the recipient of the 2020-2021 Jefferson Volunteer of The Year Award for his work as President and Board member for the Imaginarium of South Texas. Mr. Perez has worked with the Imaginarium

City of Laredo Inaugurates El Eden Splash Park in District 1

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, the City of Laredo celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate the splash pad at El Eden Park, located in District 1. Mayor Pro Tempore and Council Member for District 1, Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., along with City Manager, Robert A. Eads, spoke about this project,

City of Laredo Congratulates Employees of the Quarter

Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, TEXAS – The City of Laredo congratulates the Employees of the Quarter for being recognized by their peers. The recognitions took place during the Laredo Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Peers nominate employees who show characteristics such as great job performance, dependability, positivity, commitment, and many more. Three winners

City, County Confirm New COVID-19 Related Deaths

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have SIX 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

CBP Officers at the World Trade Bridge Seize Narcotics Worth Over $300K

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized marijuana that totaled over $300,000 in street value. “Officers at the World Trade Bridge continue to enforce tactical strategies that fulfill CBP’s mission to protect our border community from prohibited narcotics.” said

Centeno Elementary Hosts National Elementary Honor Society Induction Parade

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Rodolfo Centeno Elementary School hosted a parade to induct 4th and 5th grade students into the The National Elementary Honor Society. The NEHS (National Elementary Honor Society) recognizes students for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility, to provide service to the school and community, and to develop leadership

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