Archives for August 2021
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry discovered a significant rare pest a first in the nation interception within a shipment of cut flowers. “I want to congratulate our agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry for their continued dedication to our agriculture
Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s are two different types of cognitive decline among the elderly population. Causes and treatments for the two spectrums are not the same, and the sooner we identify and treat, the better outcome. The City of Laredo Health Department proudly announces a new program, “Elder Mental
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-As part of Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) commitment to a full, on-campus experience this Fall 2021, incoming and returning students will have a chance to take part in a slew of activities, all culminating in an exciting fireworks display. Organized through the Office of Student Orientation, Leadership and Engagement, TAMIU’s
Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – In partnership with the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM), the City of Laredo and the Emergency Management Coordinator, Chief Guillermo Heard, will re-open the TDEM COVID-19 Infusion Center. The center will be located at the Haynes Recreation Center (2102 Clark’s Crossing Dr.) and will begin operating on Friday,
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Lyndon B. Johnson H.S. 9th graders attended an LBJ Jumpstart Program camp where they were given an early start in Biology. Students spent over thirty hours engaging in in-depth, hands-on laboratory investigations, giving them insight into Biomolecules, Cell Cycles, Impacts on the environment, DNA, and Photosynthesis. Teachers kept students engaged
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have TWO new confirmed deaths 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 want them to know that counselors and teams
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-As students across United ISD headed back to school, teachers received words of encouragement and inspiration from district Superintendent David H. Gonzlaez. “This year, our teachers will be helping our students deal with a multitude of setbacks caused by the pandemic. I know they will do a great job of helping
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas — The City of Laredo and the Building Services Department announce the observance of National Garage Sale Day to be celebrated on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The City of Laredo will be waiving all garage sale permits and fees from August 13th thru August 15th, 2021. Application for the permit
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s agency-wide forced labor team has been awarded the 2021 Service to America Medals (“Sammies”) People’s Choice Award by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service. “I’m incredibly proud of the CBP team for being recognized as the People’s Choice Award winner in
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today released operational statistics for July 2021, which can be viewed online here. “In July, U.S. Customs and Border Protection played an important role in our nation’s ongoing economic rebound, facilitating a continued growth of legitimate travel and trade, while protecting
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