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UISD Police K9 Unit Hosts The 2022 NNDDA National Training Conference

Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-The NNDDA (National Narcotic Detector Dog Association) held a K9 Training and Competition in Laredo, Texas. The conference was hosted by United ISD Police K9 Unit and The Laredo Police Department from May 30th to June 3rd. A total of 89 teams representing over 15 law enforcement agencies participated. The majority

CBP Officers Seize $7.1 Million in Methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Jennifer Guitierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $7,100,000 in street value. “Narcotic interdiction continues to be vital to the CBP border security mission,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This enforcement action illustrates

Laredo Federal Credit Union Hosts Drive-Thru Scholarship Ceremony

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Laredo Federal Credit Union (LFCU), awarded $500.00 scholarships to several local high school graduates. Ten United ISD students were among the 22 recipients at the drive-thru award ceremony hosted at LFCU’s McPherson Road location. President/C.E.O Rafael Martinez and several co-workers coordinated the event. “Laredo Federal Credit Union believes in

Cuellar Secures Nearly $1.2 Million for PILLAR to Enhance Overdose and Prevention Activities

Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Nearly 500 individuals in Laredo will receive substance use disorder support through grant Washington, DC—U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that People with Ideas of Love, Liberty, Acceptance and Respect (PILLAR) in Laredo will receive $1,196,880 through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant will help support the implementation

United ISD’s Office of Technology Receives Tyler Excellence Award

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s Office of Technology received the Tyler Excellence award for the year 2020. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Tyler canceled their annual Tyler Connect conference for the last two years. However, the district was invited to receive the award last week in Indianapolis at the Tyler Connect 2022 conference.

The City of Laredo Health Department Confirms Hepatitis A Case

Courtesy Eliseo Ceja, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Health Department has confirmed the first case of Hepatitis A this year. Currently, there are no additional cases epidemiologically linked. This is the first confirmed case of hepatitis since 2015. The individual is now in good condition. The case was first detected at a local

CBP OFO Laredo News Release: Laredo CBP Officers Seize Cocaine Worth Over $1.5 Million at World Trade Bridge

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized cocaine in two separate enforcement actions that totaled over $1,500,000 in street value. “This seizure demonstrates how the officers’ determination, utilization of technology and canines led to the discovery of this hard narcotic,” said Port Director Alberto Flores,

City of Laredo Appoints Human Resources Director and Interim Economic Development Director

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.

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