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Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, all United Independent School District campuses and administrative offices, including the Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders, will be closed from November 21-25, 2016. Taxes, however; can be paid online at the UISD web site located at www.uisd.net, by clicking on the “Pay
Courtesy Mika S Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-Ballet, modern, flamenco and folklórico dance performances will be part of Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Fall Dance Concert 2016 Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre. The event will feature choreographic works of TAMIU dance faculty Jee Eun
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United States Border Patrol announced the Youths of the Month for November 2016 during a ceremony hosted by United South High School. The ceremony honored students from Laredo’s public and private high schools. Four United ISD students were among the honorees to receive the recognition, which is based on extra-curricular
Courtesy Marah Mendez, (Laredo, Texas)-For the majority of us, November signals that time of year to come together and give thanks over a nice warm meal for Thanksgiving. Few people are aware that November is also National Adoption Awareness Month and even fewer are aware of the deeper meaning for one particular individual among us.
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The citizens of Kazenopolis, a minitropolis® at Kazen Elementary, celebrated their grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on November 8, 2016. The event featured new student “employees” along with several invited community partners. “IBC Bank believes financial literacy should be a key component in the education of our children
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-One deserving United Engineering and Technology Magnet school student will receive a $60,000 scholarship to St. Mary’s University in San Antonio as part of placing first place on the SA BEST Competition. The official application for the scholarship was delivered by Ms. Jacky Briseño, St. Mary’s University Admission Counselor to all
Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Professor of Psychology Dr. Roberto Heredia has been named Regents Professor by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. Dr. Heredia was among 11 faculty members and seven agency service, extension or research professionals within the A&M System who were recently designated Regents Professors and
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United South Middle School (U.S.M.S.), Social Studies department, honored veterans with a celebration at the their campus. The morning began with at welcoming at their school library, and was followed by a special program in the gymnasium. The program included patriotic music performed by the U.S.M.S. Leopard Band. The United
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Friday, November 11, 2016. The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department Administrative Offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County Offices will
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
