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TAMIU Sharkey Corrigan Organ Series Features Celebrated Organist Andrews March 21

Courtesy Steve Harmon, Renowned organist Colin Andrews is the next featured artist at the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Sharkey Corrigan Organ Series Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A native of England, Andrews is

Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School math teachers and students celebrate Annual “Pi” Day

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-An ambitious group of Middle School students at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School participated in the school’s 2nd Annual Pi Day festivities. Only 60 students are chosen by their math teacher to take part on this special day. Students were separated into groups of three and competed in hopes of getting

CBP Officers, Agriculture Specialists in South Texas Post Significant Increases in Methamphetamine Seized, Immigration Violations in FY 2016

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant amount of narcotics, currency, false documents, and uncovered numerous immigration and agricultural violations during Fiscal Year 2016. Fiscal Year 2016 began October 1, 2015 and ended Sept. 30, 2016.

CBP Officers Seize over $688K in Crystal Meth at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated value of over $688,000 during one enforcement action. “The primary officers’ experience, and interviewing technique was a key component in this significant narcotic interception,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port

TAMIU Recognizes High School Seniors at Annual Academic Excellence Awards

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Several high school seniors were honored by Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) at its recent “Academic Excellence Awards” Ceremony in the Student Center Ballroom. “The Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony is an annual event honoring academically talented senior high school students in Texas who have gained admission to TAMIU and are in

CBP Officers Seize over $74K in Cocaine at the Laredo Port of Entry This Weekend

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized over $74K in cocaine during one enforcement action this past weekend. “This seizure was an excellent interception from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. “I congratulate the officers for demonstrating the highest standard of

TxDOT Laredo District staff observes TxDOT’s Centennial

Courtesy Raul Leal, (Laredo, Tx)-TxDOT Laredo District staff and honored guests pose for a photo after the Centennial Celebration Liberty Truck Tour event in Laredo. Among those shown in the photo (center) are Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz, TxDOT Laredo District Administrator Melisa Montemayor and Roger Allen Polson, former TxDOT employee (retired) who engineered a book

CBP Officers Seize Over $800K in Heroin at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged heroin carrying a combined estimated street value of more than $800,000 in one enforcement action. “This is an excellent seizure from our CBP officers who continue to uphold our border security mission and prevent hard narcotics

TAMIU Observes Spring Break Schedule

Courtesy Steve Harmon,             Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will observe Spring Break Monday, March 13 – Saturday, March 17. No academic classes will be held during this week.             Administrative offices will remain open Monday through Wednesday, March 13 – March 15.             The Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library will be closed Saturday, March

CBP Reminds Traveling Public to Plan Ahead for Upcoming Holy Week Traffic at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas– U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary delays during the upcoming Semana Santa traffic. CBP also reminds the traveling public that they may obtain their tourist permit by filing their I-94 application electronically and to utilize I-94 tourist

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