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Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers this weekend seized more than $400,000 in alleged cocaine inside a vehicle at Laredo Port of Entry. “Being vigilant at all times is a key component ingrained into our officers,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of Entry. “I commend the
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Recognizing the achievements of successful graduates is the goal of United Independent School District’s League of Legends Distinguished Alumni program. Nominations are currently being sought for individuals who graduated from John B. Alexander High School, Lyndon B. Johnson High School, United High School or United South High School. Nomination applications are
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-If you have a business or even thinking of opening one up then you won’t want to miss some small business workshops being offered by the Webb County Small Business Development Program. The workshops are being made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Governor’s Office. “The Governor’s Office has
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas-United ISD: McDonald’s Restaurants of Laredo presented six United ISD elementary schools with their checks for participating in annual McTeacher’s Night event. McTeacher’s Night is a popular and visible fundraising program that takes place in McDonald’s restaurants where educators, students, parents, and friends are invited to their assigned McDonald’s location to
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The staff and students at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School collected 150 plush teddy bears and raised $1000.00 to purchase additional toy bears for this year’s Share A Bear drive. The donations were given to the Webb County Sheriff’s Department, which will distribute some of the bears to fellow law enforcement
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo Regional Food Bank President Adolfo Gonzalez presented a trophy of appreciation to the staff and students at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School (L.B.V.M.S.), for their donation of 787 pounds of canned goods and a $1000.00 check to the food bank. “I think it’s wonderful that our youngest citizens are civic
Young and gifted classical pianist Eros Rangel recently made his debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall this past September. Eros, a 16 year old junior at Alexander high school, garnered first-place honors at the hall’s XII Sonatina and Sonata International Youth Piano Competition on September 17, 2016. He competed by performing Johannes Brahms’ Rhapsody No. 2
Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The annual Pumpkin Patch Contest at Muller Elementary School gives students an opportunity to showcase their creativity. Students in grades Pre-k through 5th are grouped into teams. Each team selects a book, then renders characters from the literature using a variety of materials, including pumpkins. Teachers and faculty work closely with students to help them develop their projects The annual Pumpkin Patch Contest is designed
Early Voting Continues Through Nov. 4, Election Day Nov. 8 (AUSTIN, TX) —Senator Judith Zaffirini today (Friday) praised Texas voters for turning out in record numbers during the first week of early voting for the Nov. 8 general election. As of Oct. 27, more than 1.7 million voters in Texas’ 15 largest counties had cast
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Students from United South High School took part in Red Ribbon Week activities during the week of October 24-28. Members from Student Council reached out to local law enforcement agencies such as United ISD’s Chief of Police Clemente Camarillo, Officers David Martinez and Penny Longoria as well as Ezequiel Mancha, District Attorney Investigator. Officers spoke about
