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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Washington D.C. At this year’s annual Laredo Day Reception in Washington, D.C., John Morton, the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presented a memorial plaque to City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas to thank him for his unwavering support of both ICE, and in particular, the response by Mayor Salinas and
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Holi, an Indian festival of colors celebrating the beginning of Spring, will take place at TAMIU for the first time. Holi is a Hindu celebration, also known as the festival of colors. It is part religious, but primarily celebrates the beginning of Spring. During the festival, participants splash each other in vibrant
Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Washington, D.C.—The Laredo delegation was in Washington today to meet with various funding agencies to explore opportunities to compete for federal funds. More often than not, it was the federal agency that was telling Laredo just how pleased they were with the way in which the city was spending its money
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, San Antonio Spurs 4-Time All-Star World Champion Tony Parker and his brothers, TJ and Pierre, are inviting area boys and girls, ages 6-17, to participate in the upcoming Tony Parker Skills Clinic, a one-of-a-kind basketball skills clinic taking place on Saturday, March 10, 2012, from 2-6 PM at the United High School
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Dist. VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel officially broke ground on the soon-to-be completed Rev. Deacon Leonel and Irma San Miguel Swimming Pool Complex, which will be located on the north end of North Central Park. The pool includes a 7-lane, 25-yard competition short course pool, certified by USA Swimming, Inc.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, RIO GRANDE CITY AND BROWSVILLE , TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner David Aguilar recognized Border Patrol agents from Laredo Sector and CBP officers from Brownsville and Rio Grande City for exemplary service at the 2012 Annual Commissioner’s Awards Ceremony held today in Washington , DC .
Courtesy Steve Harmon, A slim majority of Texas A&M International University students have voted their support for a referendum that will make possible the expansion of the Student Center. The final tally after the three-day election was 119 in favor and 98 opposed. Under the new projected fee structure, students would see an increase in
Courtesy Roberto Trevino, The LISD Child Nutrition Department is helping Laredo ISD students get ready for success by promoting the advantages of eating a healthy school breakfast every day. As part of National School Breakfast Week March 5-9, LISD will encourage students to “Go FOR GOLD!” with a healthy, nutritious, school breakfast. Students will learn
Courtesy Roberto Trevino, (Laredo, Tx)-For the sixth year in a row, the ConocoPhillips Corporation awarded a grant to the Laredo ISD Campus Crime Stoppers Organization as part of the company’s efforts to contribute to the quality of life in the Laredo area. Laredo ISD Campus Crime Stoppers recently received a generous donation from the ConocoPhillips
Annual trip for City leaders who continue to advocate for federal funds Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)_The City of Laredo will travel to our nation’s capitol, advocating for federal funds and policy changes to help with various local issues in the community that have a regional or national impact, such as health, security, environmental or
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