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United Middle School STEM Academy Students Present “Foot Orthosis” Designs

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-After two weeks of research and three classes to complete Project Lead the Way, United Middle School Science Technology, Engineering and Math (USTEM), 6th grade students presented their foot orthosis designs to three Physician Assistants from Laredo Sports Medicine for evaluation. The challenge was to create a foot orthosis for a child with cerebral palsy within specific parameters. Project

Laredo Border Patrol Recognizes Youth of the Month for September 2018

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-For over 30 years the Laredo Sector Border Patrol has recognized local high school students who exemplify good character, stellar grades, and the fortitude to help create a better community with their Youth of the Month. This new school year is no different. United ISD is proud to present the first four outstanding Youth of September,

FIESTA DE PALMAS ANNOUCES VOLADORES DE PAPANTLA, A GRAVITY-DEFYING POLE ACROBATICS PERFORMANCE GROUP

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The performance group is one of several cultural acts scheduled for next weekend’s event.  Attendees of McAllen’s Inaugural Fiesta de Palmas will be treated to ‘The Danza de los Voladores,’ or the Dance of the Flyers, a centuries-old traditional Mexican dance. The dance is performed by indigenous groups of Mexico and

TAMIU Hosts A&M Chancellor’s Summit on Teacher Education

Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-Faculty and educators from throughout The Texas A&M University System will be at Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) campus this weekend for the 9th Annual Chancellor’s Summit on Texas Education, Sunday, Sept. 23 and Monday, Sept. 24. The two day-event is focused this year on educating teacher preparation faculty on ways to

McAllen Mayor Adds Fuel to the Fire of Texas Taco War Debate

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)_The City of McAllen has stood on the sidelines long enough, laughing at the outlandish claims coming from cities just up the road from the Rio Grande Valley and has decided to do something about it.  For over a year now, cities such as San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and even, ahem…Austin,

George Washington Middle School Library Receives $2000.00 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Youth Literacy

Courtesy Alex Meyer,  (Laredo, Texas)-The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the George Washington Middle School (GWMS), Library a $2000.00 grant to support youth literacy. Awarded annually at the beginning of the academic school year, the grant helps to support teachers, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the 44 states that Dollar General serves.      The grant will

Nathan Bratton Named Webb County Civil Legal Director

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Webb County Commissioners have announced the appointment of Nathan Bratton as the Director of the Webb County Civil Legal Division Director. Bratton, a former first assistant county attorney, assistant city attorney and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) director was the director of the City of Laredo Planning Department and started his new

CBP to Designate Gateway to the Americas Bridge Vehicular Traffic as SENTRI-only for Saturday, Sept. 15

Courtesy Richard Pauza,                               LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Laredo Port of Entry advised that in anticipation of heavy traffic for Mexico’s Independence Day holiday weekend, northbound vehicular traffic processed at Gateway to the Americas Bridge will be SENTRI/Trusted Traveler only from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. “We anticipate large

AHS Magnet School Receives Award from the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center presented the students of the Alexander High School Magnet for Health & Sciences with an award.  The Magnet students earned the 1st place award for donating the most blood in the south Texas region.  The students donated 675 units of blood with 33% of their

Beer Kegs Available at Big Jim’s Discount Liquor for the Canelo vs. Gennady Golovkin 2 Middleweight Championship Fight

Place your beer keg orders today at the Big Jim’s Discount Liquor location on Zapata Hwy. for the Canelo vs. Gennady Golovkin 2 Middleweight Championship fight that will take place this Saturday September 15th. For information on pricing and product availability call us at 956-723-4686. Kegs are sold on a first come first serve basis

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