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Courtesy Ruben Castro, In celebration of National Literacy month, H-E-B Plus! is launching a new statewide early childhood literacy program called Read 3 to help address a major challenge we are facing in Texas. Today, one in every four children in the state is living in poverty. There is a strong correlation between poverty and
Courtesy Monica Garcia, On April 27, 2011, former TAMIU administrator Richard Patrick Perez turned himself over to TAMIU police after a warrant was issued for his arrest. The warrant came as a result of an extensive investigation lead by the TAMIU Police Department with the assistance of the Laredo Police Department and the Webb County
Courtesy Jose Borjon, (Laredo, Tx)-Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) visited four campuses and met with students, parents, staff, faculty and district administrators. He also wished them a successful academic year and discussed recent federal funding received by UISD and LISD campuses. Congressman Cuellar visited United Middle School, J.B. Alexander High School, Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School
Courtesy Will Krueger, AUSTIN –The Joint Oversight Committee on Higher Education Governance, Excellence and Transparency posted notice for its first public hearing, which will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Room E1.036 of the Texas Capitol. Co-Chaired by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and Representative Dan Branch, R-Dallas, the committee was created
Courtesy Joe Baeza, District 6 City Councilman Charlie San Miguel donated a healthy dose of school supplies to representatives from various schools within District 6. In an effort to help our community’s future, our children, have the supplies they need to go back to school Councilman Charlie San Miguel thanked the community for participating in
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Decision To Improve Rail Supply Chain Security WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced its decision to mitigate penalties against Union Pacific—requiring the company to spend $50 million on supply chain security to directly enhance the Mexico and United States rail supply chain. “The
Courtesy Roberto Treviño, The Laredo Independent School District’s Class of 2011 summer graduates received their high school diplomas during a commencement ceremony earlier this week at the J.W. Nixon High School Annex. Commencement ceremonies were held for students from Martin, Nixon, Cigarroa, and the Early College High Schools who completed their high school requirements over the
(Laredo, Tx)-Sweets & Treats is now open in South Laredo along Ejido Rd inside of Cuatro Vientos Plaza. Sweets and Treats has a great concept that allows you to build your own ice cream cup with your choice of your favorite ice cream and toppings and at the end simply pay by the ounce. Choose
U.S. Department of Treasury approves Texas application 28th District of Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the State of Texas will receive $46,553,879 for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to spur increased lending for small businesses and local entrepreneurs to create more private sector jobs. This initiative is a component of
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Effective Monday, August 15, 2011, Ballenger Construction (CSJ: 0086-14-025)will be installing pavement markings for a left-turn lane from LP 20 to access Bencha Rd. Also, the existing lane configuration along the southbound LP 20 approach to SH 359 will be modified to accommodate dual-left turns. Due to this re-configuration, modifications to the traffic signal
