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Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-Attending school every day paid off for Cecilia Rodriguez of United High School, who won a brand new 2022 Kia Soul. The announcement was made in front of a live audience on May 27 at the Sames Auto Arena, just before the United South High School graduation ceremony. Launched in August
Courtesy David Alegria, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo’s Interim City Manager, Samuel Keith Selman, has announced the appointment of two key positions within the City of Laredo. Ms. Linda Teniente has been appointed as Human Resources Director, effective Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Additionally, Ms. Miriam Castillo has been appointed as Interim Economic Development Director.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen PD, Hidalgo County Sheriff, other Texas law enforcement agencies responding to elevated service demands The McAllen Police Department, San Juan Police Department and Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department have dispatched officers and deputies to assist law enforcement agencies in Uvalde with the elevated service demand associated with the mass casualty event
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was first enacted to honor troops who died in the Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas — In observance of Memorial Day / September 11 Remembrance Day, the City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022. All services will resume to normal schedules on Tuesday, May 31. The schedule for City of Laredo offices, operations, and services includes: There will be
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS — As Memorial Day weekend approaches and the public begins to embark on summer travel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) at Laredo Field Office is recommending that travelers apply for tourist permits online and consult Border Wait Times on www.cbp.gov to minimize trip delays.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)- Two UISD middle school students take 1st and 2nd place at this year’s final KGNS-TV & LPD 8th Grader of the Year Awards. These students and their peers have earned recognition through dedication and commitment to their education. Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School student Bianca Gaytan took 1st Place in
Courtesy Eliseo Ceja, LAREDO, Texas – With Memorial Day weekend around the corner and graduation at an arm’s reach, it is important for our community to remember to stay safe and combat COVID-19. The City of Laredo Health Department would like to congratulate the class of 2022 for their accomplishments. We remind the community that
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that Gateway Community Health Center will receive $1,501,260 through the Health Resources & Services Administration, a subsidiary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support the Health Center Cluster in Webb and Zapata counties. “I am very excited to
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX—The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded $35,127 to McAllen Public Library under its Texas Supports Libraries Grant Program. On May 31, McAllen Public Library will launch its new initiative, Job Fair in a Bag, which includes a laptop, a hotspot, and workforce development resources for a 30-day
