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Texas Leads the Way in Competitive Employment of People with Intellectual Disabilities

Courtesy Steve Helm, UMass Boston releases results of comprehensive study of Special Olympics Texas athletes and families AUSTIN, Tx – In the largest study to date of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, researchers found that Special Olympics Texas leads the nation in the employment of athletes with intellectual disabilities in competitive environments. The

Family Place officials to certify McAllen Public Library

Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, (McAllen, Tx)- McAllen Public Library invites the community to attend the Family Place Site Visit presentation on Thursday, January 26 at 10:00AM in the Main Library Children’s Department. The site visit by Family Place Officials is to certify that MPL is fulfilling its promise to promote the core objectives of the

CBP Officers Seize $1.7 Million in Marijuana at World Trade Bridge

Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged marijuana hidden in a tractor trailer of a driver enrolled in the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program. “The primary officers’ experience and interviewing technique was a key component in this significant narcotic interception,” said

UISD to Host ISD Region XIV Middle School Bands Concert, January 28

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District and the District’s Fine Arts Department will host the Region XIV Middle School Bands concert at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. Middle school band students from Laredo and United ISD’s, who competed

PHOTO RECAP: Comm. Cortez Honored by NAACP With Highest Award

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McCallen, Texas)-Last week, City of McAllen District I Commissioner Richard F. Cortez was recognized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with the Presidential Award, the highest honor awarded by the organization. Cortez was honored for the work he did when, as mayor, he helped to bring the group’s

John B. Alexander High School Library Seeking Community’s Votes as Part of $200,000 National Education Contest

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Schools Receiving Most People’s Choice Votes Will Win $8,000 Eac (Laredo, Texas)-John B. Alexander High School (AHS) Library has entered a $200,000 national education contest hoping for a chance at one of the 13 prizes that will be awarded to recognize the most unique and inventive K-12 programs. In addition to completing

Mirando City Christmas Tree Drop Off

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez will be hosting a Live Christmas tree drop off on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the E.J. Salinas Community Center.             Mirando City residents can drop off their Christmas trees free of charge at the designated areas from 8 am – 5 pm. The

Nine Students Set United ISD Record as “All-State” Musicians

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas: The United ISD Fine Arts Department is proud to announce that nine music students, representing each of the District’s high schools, have been named “All-State” musicians with the Texas Music Educators Association.  This is first time all four high schools have an All-State recognition which is also a record achievement for

McAllen Marathon Runners Excited About Course Local celebrities and out of town folks ready for a good race

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, TX) As over 1,100 runners plan to traverse the City of McAllen this weekend at the McAllen Marathon-Scott Crane Memorial Run in either the Full-26.2 miles; the Half-13.1 miles; or the Relay-five person team, all runners are looking forward to a flat, fast race; a well-organized event, improving their time and

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