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Courtesy Eddie Zavala, (Laredo, Tx)- Jerry Garza, Webb County Commissioner Precinct 3, today announced that funds are still available for qualifying veterans who need help with rental payments. The funds are part of the Veterans Rental Assistance Program, currently being administered by Garza’s office. The program, which is based on income eligibility, is open to all
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Webb County Judge Danny Valdez will be holding the 13th Annual Special Student of the Month awards presentation this Thursday, May 12 at the Martin High School Band Hall. The special event starts at 10:00 a.m. The event honors physically challenged students of Laredo for their achievements in school and is co-sponsored
Courtesy Daniella Martinez, Washington, D.C. – “President Obama’s speech in El Paso today touched on the realization of the American dream. As a child of migrant farm workers, I have seen firsthand that they contribute immensely to the growth and prosperity of our country. Democrats have worked to toughen border security through the addition of thousands
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN)-“I am deeply grateful for Chancellor Mike McKinney’s dedicated service to the Texas A&M University System and to our great State of Texas. His leadership and expertise have benefitted not only the 19 A&M system institutions, but also Texas higher education in general. “As determined as he is affable, Chancellor McKinney visited
Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced that the state will receive $15 million in federal funds to advance preliminary engineering and environmental studies for the development of a proposed high-speed rail corridor between Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. On Monday, US Department of Transportation officials released the list of recipients for $2 billion
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Remember the feeling of first learning to ride a bicycle on your own – without training wheels and without a parent’s balancing hand. Remember that sudden rush of freedom. If you have to strain to think back that far, well, maybe it’s time to strap on a helmet and saddle up! On
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Alma Pierce Elementary School students and staff will make a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for the victims of the tornadoes in Alabama. American Red Cross Branch Manager Isela Sanchez will accept the donation. Alma Pierce’s donation enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Sheriff Martin Cuellar presented a check for $5,000 to the Children’s Advocacy Center. Sheriff Cuellar has been committed to the cooperative working agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the Children’s Advocacy Center, as well as being instrumental with the CAC’s Child Abuse intervention program. Sheriff’s Investigators
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN, Tx) —The Texas Senate on Friday (May 6) overwhelmingly voted to promote the recruitment, retention and graduation of students in high-tech disciplines by creating the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program. A priority of Governor Rick Perry’s, Senate Bill (SB) 1729 would establish the T-STEM Challenge Scholarship program
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Friends of the Library fundraiser to help fill new libraries with books (Laredo, TX ) Grapes of Wrath. Tortilla Flat. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Green Eggs and Ham. The titles of books referencing food is endless – and mouthwatering – and that is exactly what the Friends of the Library (FOTL)
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