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Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, some Alexander High School art students earned awards for their artwork at the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), in San Marcos, Texas. Krissy Valdez, Jasmine Elias and Jacob Prew each received a State Gold Medal. In addition, Ms. Valdez also received a 2D VASE scholarship, and was tops in
Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations from the Laredo Port of Entry have implemented the relocation of the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Lane to the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge. SENTRI users will be able to continue to use the SENTRI lane
Courtesy Yvette Trevino, (Laredo, Texas)-Selfless, fun, dedicated, and passionate are just a few words used to describe Sylvia Vargas who was named as a semi-finalist of the Barnes and Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest. Lorna Adams, Regional Representative for Barnes and Noble, awarded Ms. Vargas with a plaque and notice that she has qualified
COURTESY STEVE HARMON, (LAREDO, TEXAS)-Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Campus Ally Network’s (CAN) first-ever Pride Week at TAMIU continues through May 4 on campus. The Pride Week will encompass a variety of activities including an information fair, health testing, Safe Zone crash course, a second annual Drag Show and a first-ever Pride Walk and Pride Fest.
COURTESY JACLYN TREVIÑO, EDINBURG, TX – Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is asking for the public’s input on utility assistance programs through forums which will be held next Monday through Wednesday. The purpose of the forums is to gather input and obtain feedback regarding the needs of low-income families and to get suggestions on how the agency can
Courtesy Yvette Treviño, (Laredo, Texas)-For over 30 years the Border Patrol, Laredo Sector 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 Program. In a wonderful ceremony at United South High School, eleven students were recognized for their phenomenal achievements in and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-McAllen International Airport is one of only two Texas airports that have been selected to host the 2018 National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Hurricane Awareness Tour on Monday, May 7, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will not only give people a
Courtesy Yvette Treviño, (Laredo, Texas)-Students at Arndt Elementary began their Wednesday morning talking about their future collegiate aspirations and how to not only achieve them, but how to pay for it as well. IBC and Commerce Bank President & CEO Ignacio Urrabazo Jr. treated students to an in depth discussion about setting achievable goals and
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-Local Businesses Raided in Illegal Gambling InvestigationThe Webb County District Attorney’s Office reports that simultaneous raids occurred at numerous eight-liner establishments in connection to illegal gambling operations. The investigation spanned several months and developed into a multi-agency task force that targeted approximately several subjects involved in the illegal gambling operation. On
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of San Antonio officials to be part of this historic opportunity for local input in the direction of state’s most iconic historical site McAllen, Texas-The Alamo invites Texans to learn about ongoing preservation work happening at the state’s most well-known historic site and to share their own family stories, documents, and
