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Courtesy Ariana Mora, (Laredo, Texas)_Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center is happy to welcome yet another Orthopedic Specialist, Dr. Grant D. Hogue, from UTHSCSA (third from left), Dr. Hogue will now be one of the three specialists that rotate on a monthly basis, to consult our pediatric patients. Dr. Kevin Christiansen, Intern at UTHSC (second from
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Some of Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) youngest students will receive their first graduation experience in ceremonies scheduledFriday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in Bob Bullock Hall 101. These young students, ranging from 2-4 years of age, are participants in the University’s Read-3 Early Literacy Program, a collaborative effort with HEB
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-In honor of Anti-Bully Awareness Week, November 15-21, the Laredo Chamber of Commerce Education Committee held a press conference to announce a community showing of the 2011 documentary, Bully. The movie details the lives of five students who are bullied and how they deal with their respective situations. The movie will be
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, TX: Walmart employees visited Veterans Memorial Elementary School where 20 lucky teachers won $50 gift cards to purchase classroom supplies that will enhance learning in the classroom. This was part of their annual effort to help teachers purchase much-needed classroom supplies through Walmart’s Teacher Rewards program. “We are proud to be at Veterans
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, joined by Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Homeland Security component leadership, presented the DHS Secretary’s Award to 329 DHS employees from across the country for their extraordinary service and outstanding contributions to the Department and the Nation.
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Students at Macdonell Elementary School’s Literacy Enrichment Center (LEC) will benefit from a recent adoption donation by LULAC Chapter 7 supporting supplies and instructional resources for the program. This is part of the Macdonell Elementary School Literacy Partnership and the LEC, an initiative of Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) College of Education.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine middle school students from UISD were among those chosen as Outstanding 8th graders for the month of November 2015. The top students were honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and being good role models. This month’s ceremony was hosted by United South Middle School. The Outstanding 8th Grader of The Month Program is sponsored in part by Friends of
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office announced today that Gregory Alvarez, formerly the area port director, Blaine, Wash. Port of Entry, has entered on duty as port director for Laredo Port of Entry. Alvarez succeeds Joseph Misenhelter, who had served as acting port director since July 2014 and most
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Five of United ISD’s Police officers receive their certification to become Field Training Officers “FTO” for the district. The officers took part in a three-day intensive course conducted by the Laredo Police Department. They learned the skills they need to train other officers in the field. “We give them the tools they
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD participates at the annual red ribbon parade rally held at LISD Civic Center hosted by the Webb County Community Coalition of SCAN. UISD continues to work together to protect our children from the dangers of alcohol and drugs. The event featured special speaker, Mrs. Geneva “Mica” Camarena the widow of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena,
