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Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-On October 15th, the City of Laredo celebrated the “White Cane Awareness Day.” To make this date memorable, Mayor Pete Saenz proclaimed this day as White Cane Awareness Day in Laredo, Texas. A walk followed the proclamation through the streets of Laredo reaching its end at Jarvis Plaza, where some
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-How information, a central concept in economics, is treated in modern economics will be the topic explored during the next installation of the IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2019-2020 Keynote Speaker Series Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Student Center Ballroom. Dr. Edward Nik-Khah, professor of Economics at
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Columbus Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, October 14th, 2019. The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department Administrative Offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County Offices will
Courtesy Charlotte Larecy, Congressman is committed to working across party lines to ratify trade agreement Mexico City, Mexico– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) spoke at the “Building a More Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border” Conference in Mexico City about the U.S Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). During last year’s conference, the Congressman received the ‘Friend of the Americas’ Award by
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)- United I.S.D. Federal Programs recently hosted its monthly United Council of Parents (U.C.O.P.), meeting at the District’s Student Activity Complex. United ISD Federal Programs Executive Director Rebecca Morales began the program with a summary of topics that were to be covered. The agenda included discussions about the recent Texas Education Agency (T.E.A.),
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)After three weeks of research, 6th grade students in United Middle School’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (USTEM) program, presented their foot orthosis designs to their parents and school administrators. The challenge was to create a foot orthosis for a child with cerebral palsy within specific parameters. Project Lead the Way, the program for which the students designed
Courtesy Stephen Chang, LAREDO – Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs yesterday visited Laredo, where she toured the World Trade International Bridge, which connects the United States and Mexico. The Secretary also met with Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz as well as local government and business leaders to discuss ways to help address the needs of the
Courtesy Leslie Martinez, Program will prepare students for degrees in STEM and Social Science Laredo, TX- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz announced over $2.9 million for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to advance opportunities for Hispanic students seeking graduate degrees in Social Science or in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).These
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Every year, IBC Bank works with Kazen Elementary to create a mini-metropolis within the campus in order to teach the students about financial responsibility. Within this mini-metropolis, students at Kazen Elementary open and operate a bank, a grocery store, and a post office. IBC holds an interview process where students can
Courtesy Charlotte Laracy, Program will assist communities to combat alcohol abuse among youth Laredo, TX- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1.5 million in funding to the People with Ideas of Love, Liberty, Acceptance, and Respect (PILLAR) organization in Laredo, TX. Over the next five years, PILLAR will receive $300,000 annually from the Department of Health and Human Services towards their
