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Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Commissioner David V. Aguilar announced today the expansion of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE), which will create six new centers in 2013 for the Agriculture & Prepared Products; Apparel, Footwear & Textiles; Base Metals; Consumer Products & Mass
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, TEXAS – Faced with a steady onslaught of Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend traffic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers maintained their vigilance and uncovered more than 27 alleged violations of immigration law over a 72-hour period. One of the more notable cases occurred on Saturday, Nov.
Courtesy Timothy A. Franciscus-Timm, (Laredo, Tx)-The City of Laredo and the Laredo International Airport are proud to announce that Aeromexico Airlines will begin daily service from Laredo, Texas to Monterrey, Mexico beginning December 14, 2012. The aircraft used for this daily service will be the Embraer 145, Regional Jet with a capacity of 50 passengers. This
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Students and faculty at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will have an opportunity to learn about the University’s commitment to service learning at the first “Service Learning Expo,” scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Dr. Marcela Uribe, TAMIU program director, service learning
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Tx)-Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4, Jaime A. Canales will be holding a press conference Wednesday, November 21 in support of Dunamis Ministries church and Senior Pastor Adria L. Acevedo’s “Ven Por Un Juguete” project. During the conference, Commissioner Canales and his office staff will be distributing 5,000 toy vouchers. Every year,
Courtesy Edward Millan, (Laredo, Tx)-This morning, family and friends of Council Member elect Mr. Roque Vela, Jr. came to witness the swearing-in ceremony which was held on Friday November 16th at 10:00 am at City Council Chambers. “ I’d like to thank the constituents of District V for electing me and look forward to working
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- UISD Board Member Ricardo “Rick” Rodriguez, pictured left, recently contributed funds to the United South High School Model United Nations Club students to attend the upcoming National Model United Nations Conference that will be held at the United Nations in New York from March 6-9, 2013. The group of students have
Courtesy Veronica Castillon, (Laredo, Tx)-Administrative offices and schools of the Laredo Independent School District will be closed for Thanksgiving Holidays from Nov. 19-23. Offices will reopen on Monday, November 26. However, the LISD Tax Office will be open Monday, Nov. 19, Tuesday, Nov. 20, and Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 8:00 a.m., to 4:30 p.m. The
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Lyndon B. Johnson High School is very proud of their Robotics Team. For only their second year in existence, the team advanced to the State Robotics Competition that was recently held in Dallas . To advance to the state level, they had to compete in the San Antonio BEST (Boosting Engineering,
(Laredo, Tx)-Justice of the Peace Ricardo Rangel will again be hosting his annual Thanksgiving Dinner tonight at Pricilla’s Diamond Hall in South Laredo. This marks the 11th year that the judge will be having the event since being elected Justice of the Peace. Over thirty turkeys were purchased for this year’s event in past years over 1,400 people
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