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Over $701K Worth in Hard Narcotics Seized by CBP Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers intercepted a noteworthy amount of hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $701 thousand in one enforcement action at the World Trade Bridge. “I commend our CBP officers for their hard work and attention to

Trautmann Middle School Welcomes Author Shawn Elliott Russel

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, author Shawn Elliott Russel visited with Trautmann Middle School students to make a presentation based on his 2016 book titled Be Still, Little Tree, Be Still. He wrote the book after triumphantly overcoming anxiety and health issues that left him jobless, home-bound and terrified. “I was desperate to live a normal life

Washington Middle School Community Gathers for Autism Awareness Day

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Teachers, students and parents gathered at Washington Middle School to observe World Autism Day (April 2),with music, poetry, and the traditional release of balloons that signifies unity and support for children and adults who live within the spectrum of Autism. The neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulties with social interaction, communication, and by

UISD High Schools Excel in UIL District Academic Meet

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United High School (UHS), United South High School (USHS), J.B. Alexander High School (JBA), and Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJ)- along with Del Rio High School, Garcia Early College High School, Eagle Pass High School,and Nixon High School competed in the Annual UIL district academic championship held on March 28-30,

‘Hegemony and Inter-American Trade Relations’ Topic of IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2018-2019 Keynote Speaker Series April 3

Courtesy Mika S. Akinuni, (Laredo, Texas)-As world powers struggled for leadership and dominance during the last century, the United States saw itself fending off challenges from rivals such as the former Soviet Union and Japan. This century, however, is witnessing an entirely different scenario, as the country engages in a full-spectrum competition with China. On

Congratulations to UISD’s Outstanding 8th Graders of the Month

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine UISD middle school students were recognized with other local students during the March 2019 Outstanding 8th Grader of the Month ceremony held at M.B. Lamar Middle School. The students were celebrated for achieving academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community, and for being good role models. Sponsors of the monthly recognition include Friends of

City of McAllen Wins Statewide Community Health Challenge

Texas-sized competition promoted healthy living McAllen, TX- For the second year in a row, the City of McAllen was not only the winner for its size category in the IT’S TIME TEXAS (ITT) Community Challenge, which ended March 4, but also, the top point getter in the entire state of Texas. More than 4,195members of the McAllen community participated and uploaded

RBC CELEBRATES NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH

Courtesy Ariana Mora, Laredo, Texas – Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center (RBC) celebrates Social Work Month! Each day, nearly 700,000 social workers nationwide work to elevate and empower others, giving them the ability to solve life’s problems, cope with personal roadblocks and get the services they need. Social workers are needed now more than ever as

UISD Hosts Special Olympics Young Athlete Competition

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United Independent School District (UISD), hosted the 2019 Special Olympics Young Athletes Program at the SAC. The 24 event program is designed for athletes age two to seven, and focuses on developing fundamental motor tracking and eye-hand coordination through physical play. Approximately 300 young athletes participated at this year’s competition. Student volunteers

Students From Alexander High School and United High School Advance to State Theatrical Design Contest

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UIL 2019 Theatrical Design State Qualifiers from Alexander High School (A.H.S.), and United High School (U.H.S.), recently advanced to the State Theatrical Design Contest. This year’s design prompt was based on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. The purpose of the Theatrical Design Contest is to foster appreciation of good theatrical design,

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