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City of McAllen Vital Statistics Division to Begin Offering Extended Hours on Tuesdays

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  The City of McAllen Vital Statistics Division will begin offering extended hours every Tuesday, beginning this February 11, staying open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., taking the last application at 5:30 p.m. The division has also updated its list of requirements needed to request a birth or death certificate. The primary

“Reybotics” Inspires Students to Contemplate Technical Careers

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Reybotics Aerospace and Discovery camps were held at Raul Perales Middle School under the auspices of the Region One ESC Gear Up initiative. The camps promote the importance of higher education and college readiness by increasing students awareness of career opportunities in fields of science and engineering. The camps conveyed learning concepts

Parenting Partners Graduation at United Middle School

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Parenting Partners initiative at United Middle School graduated thirteen parents who completed the requisite six-week Positive Parenting course. The classes taught skill sets that help parents enhance their child’s education and personal growth. The Districts’ Federal Programs Department administers the UISD Parenting Partners initiative

Panther Legend Roel Ramirez Visits His Alma Mater

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Former United South Baseball Pitcher and Panther Legend Roel Ramirez was was inducted into United ISD League of Legends Program in 2019.  Unfortunately, he was unable to attend the induction ceremonies due to his baseball schedule.  He paid a special visit to Panther Land on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.   He was honored in a ceremony at the

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry Interdict Over $2.7M in Hard Narcotics in Three Seizures

Courtesy Ismael Guevara ,  LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry were successful in seizing three separate loads of hard narcotics with a combined value of over $2.7 million. “Our frontline officers continued their strict vigilance this weekend and their determination and commitment to

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $51.9 million in Future Funding for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project

Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Project will focus on flood risk management, ecosystem restoration and recreational amenities  Laredo, TX—Congressman Cuellar  announced over $51.9 million in future funding for the Chacon Creek Restoration Project. The project will focus on flood management, ecosystem restoration and recreational amenities for Chacon Creek. Congressman Cuellar was able to deliver $3.3 million directly

Author & Storyteller Joe Hays Visits Washington Middle School

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, famous children’s book author & storyteller Joe Hays visited the students of George Washington Middle School to read them his latest American South West folklore tale, La Llorona.  Hays is famous for being an early pioneer of bilingual Spanish/English storytelling.  Hays vividly read and acted out La Llorona for the students and their

7th Annual United ISD District-wide Spelling Bee Winner

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos,  (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD held its 7th Annual Spelling Bee for students in grades 3-8 at the SAC Auditorium.  Thirty-nine (39) contestants representing United ISD elementary and middle schools competed on stage in front of an audience comprised of friends, family, and District staff. All students in the District Spelling Bee qualified for

McAllen Public Library to Launch Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  (Laredo, Texas)-Beginning on Monday, February 3, 2020, McAllen Public Library cardholders will be able to access free, unlimited high-speed internet from almost anywhere through the library’s new, innovative Wi-Fi hotspot initiative.  City of McAllen residents can connect a tablet, smartphone or laptop computer to the Internet from home, a public space, or

Freedom Elementary Students Meet Real Life Heroes

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Freedom Elementary students welcomed Texas Department of Public Safety officers and U.S. Army personnel to their campus for a “High Five” day. The occasion gave students an opportunity to interact and speak with individuals who serve and protect the public and our nation on a daily basis. “Our students were visibly excited when

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