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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
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to the Lyndon B. Johnson Boys Cross Country Varsity Team. They are the 30-6A district champs. This title is a first for the Mighty Wolves in the campus’ 20-year history. The boys’ team has been battling with Nixon for the past three seasons. Two years ago, they finished 4th behind
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – On Monday, October 18, 2021, the City of Laredo Council Members approved the selection from City Manager, Robert Eads, to appoint permanently two heads of departments to this municipality and have appointed a new City Attorney. For the Laredo Animal Care Services department, Karina Elizondo has been serving as
Celebration Kicks off 15th Year of Annual Cultural Festival in McAllen Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Convention Center will open its doors and celebrate the opening ceremony of McAllen’s Fiesta de Palma’s 15th year. This year, Fiesta de Palmas will run from October 22-24, 2021 with live music, food, entertainment, artisan vendors, pumpkin patch, an
