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RSS FeedCourtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-The United High School Student Council kicked off this year’s Meet In the Middle Celebration with a magical Disney scene from the film “COCO.” The 35 Student Council members worked together to make this event culturally and historically significant. The mission of the yearly occasion is to demonstrate campus unity and
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that non-citizen travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POE) and ferry terminals starting on November 8, 2021. This shift eases long-standing
Mayor Pete Saenz, Health Director Richard Chamberlain, and Chief Guillermo Heard received recognitions from INDEX Nuevo Laredo Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo congratulates Mayor Pete Saenz, Health Director, Richard Chamberlain, Emergency Management Coordinator, Chief Guillermo Heard, and other industry leaders on being recognized by the INDEX Nuevo Laredo (Asociación de Maquiladoras de Exportación
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Students at Freedom elementary school had some fun commemorating Red Ribbon Week by wearing pajama attire to school. “We had our students engaged in Red Ribbon Week by making it fun. This year’s theme is “Dream Big and Choose to Stay Drug-Free”. Our students unified by taking the pledge and we
Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in a single enforcement action that totaled over $590,000 in street value. “Methamphetamine is a powerful and highly addictive chemical substance that gravely affects its consumers,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Officers at
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Superintendent David H.Gonzalez visited Centeno Elementary to visit and read with some first-grade students. The kids were excited to visit with Gonzalez – and eagerly shared their favorite book titles and stories. As an educator, Mr. Gonzalez continues to enjoy cultivating a love of reading in students.
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Espinoza Posthumously Received the Congressional Gold Medal Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor and remember Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza. Lance Corporal Espinoza posthumously received the Congressional Gold Medal for his service to our country. “On August 26 at
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD held its annual National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration at Freedom Elementary School. National Down Syndrome Month is celebrated every year to promote programs and issues regarding education, advocacy, awareness, and the inclusion of children with Down syndrome. Down Moms of Laredo and the parents of students who attend
Courtesy Jose Sanz, Laredo, TX— U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured $66,830 through the Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Laredo Police Department. The program allows local government units to support activities to prevent and control crime. “These federal funds will help
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Webb County have ONE confirmed death related to COVID-19 and one previous case that needed to be replaced. 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
