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Last week John Morton, Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, joined City of Laredo officials at the Laredo Day reception in Washington, D.C., reinforcing the agency’s commitment to funding border security initiatives and recognizing Laredo’s role in maintaining homeland security.
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on Thursday seized a combination load of heroin and cocaine valued at $860,000. The seizure resulted in the arrest of two vehicle passengers. The seizure occurred on Mar. 10 at the
Highlights important legislative initiatives to keep Texas teachers in the classroom, Texas children learning Courtesy Jose Borjon, Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosted a conference call with Superintendents and educators of the 28th District of Texas to address national and local education priorities, such as support for jobs in education and
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, Laredo Independent School District campuses and administrative offices will be closed for the Spring Break Holiday beginning Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 18. However, the LISD Tax Office will remain open Monday, March 14, through Wednesday, March 16. The Tax Office is located at 904 Juarez Ave. and will be open
Courtesy Jessica L. Newsome, Day three of the Laredo Washington advocacy trip found the Laredo delegation meeting with its Congressional delegation, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and National Park Service. The delegation also prepared to host our congressional and administrative guests at the annual Laredo Day in Washington Reception. Mayor
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, The Laredo Independent School District Campus Crime Stoppers was hailed as one of the best during their state convention. The organization competed with other districts in the state during the 16th annual Texas Campus Crime Stoppers Conference held in Odessa, Texas. LISD Campus Crime Stoppers Organization was recognized for bringing back several
Courtesy Jose Borjorn, Congressman Henry Cuellar (center) met with officials of the Laredo Independent School District on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Congressman Cuellar and LISD Board President George M. Beckelhymer (left) and Carlos Rios (right), LISD’s Executive Director of Academic Accountability and Compliance discussed issues ranging from pre-kinder education to flu
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Orozco Plumbing, a private utilities contractor working on improvements for an existing apartment complex, will be working on Elm Street, between McDonnell Avenue and Monterrey Avenue, closing the street to all through traffic on Thursday, March 10, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Traffic control equipment indicating street closure and detour information will be set up at
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Dr. Mohamed Ben-Ruwin, Texas A&M International University professor, will provide an overview of the past and present situation in Libya and the future and consequences of this revolution in his lecture, “The Libyan Revolution: Its Implications on the Region and the Globe.” When: Today, March 8 at noon in the Lamar Bruni
Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN, Texas — Texas high school seniors have until March 28 to apply for the Don’t Mess with Texas scholarship. The 8th annual scholarship is sponsored by Dow Chemical Company in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful. The first-place winner will receive $3,000. The second- and third-place winners will receive $1,000 each. Don’t Mess
