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Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-United Middle School 7th grade student Nicholas Garza was the winner of the 7th grade Sci-Fi Writing Contest sponsored by Rice University ‘s STEMscopes Program. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. His story was entitled “Project Sunburn” which focused on a post-apocalyptic world. He chose a telescope as his
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The Trautmann Middle School “Mighty Shorthorn” Chess team recently competed in the Texas Scholastic Chess Championship in the Middle School Junior Varsity Division, Rated (600-900 Division) held in McAllen . The students did an outstanding job! They competed with teams of 10 plus more members and won the 18th place team
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On April 11,an LPD Highway Interdiction Officer pulled over a 2004 Ford Expedition for a traffic violation by the 6600 block of San Dario, near a restaurant parking lot. As the officer approached the driver’s door he quickly detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the car, and noted that the driver
Courtesy Joe Baeza, On Friday April 12, 2013 at 12656 Mines Road an LPD patrol officer assigned to the K-9 division pulls over a white box trailer for making a sudden right hand turn without using a signal light. The officer noted two men in the truck and when he questioned them separately they had
Courtesy Joe Baeza, (Laredo, Tx)-On April 4th, Crimes Against Property Investigators executed two search and arrest warrants at two eightliner establishments. At the Magic Spin located at 504 E. Calton Rd. Leticia Esquivel, and Alejandra Lopez, were arrested and charged with Gambling Promotion a misdemeanor. In addition, 84 motherboards and $21,600 in currency was seized. At
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)- Members of the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Cheerleading Squad are advancing to the NCA College National Championship Finals. They finished first in their Division at the competition underway in Gainsville, FL this week. The 20-member squad is competing in the Intermediate All-Girl Division II Category and placed as first among
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Former UISD Police Chief Ray Garner was sworn in as the City of Laredo ’s new Chief of Police. Garner has been a law enforcement officer for over forty years and said he was very proud to be Laredo ’s new Chief of Police as it has been a life long
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Operation Clean-Up” hits District II Laredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on FRIDAY, April 12, 2013 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District II educating about and enforcing City of Laredo codes. The campaign will encompass the following southern neighborhood: Pine Street and Norton, between
Courtesy Raul Leal, Traffic signal inoperable 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. LAREDO, TX – On Saturday, April 13, 2013, the traveling public can expect a four-way stop condition and law enforcement assisted traffic control when approaching the Loop 20-McPherson Rd. intersection due to traffic signal controller box relocation work. As a result, this work will render
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, Tx-Type I Diabetes affects its victims when they are young, and while to date, there is still no cure, there is still hope. Hoping to bring some cheer and support to individuals in Laredo, juveniles and adults, who are living with Type I diabetes. Ciclo Mania and JDRF are organizing a
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