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Courtesy Roberto Treviño, The Laredo Independent School District’s graduating class of 2011 will be receiving their high school diplomas during commencement ceremonies scheduled for Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3. Commencement ceremonies for Cigarroa, Martin, and Nixon High Schools are scheduled for Thursday, June 2, at the Laredo Energy Arena (LEA). Graduation day begins
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 kept their eyes sharp amid Memorial Day weekend traffic and seized 183 pounds of marijuana from a vehicle driven by a Laredo man. The seizure occurred on May 27, 2011 at
Courtesy Will Krueger, Austin, TX — Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, passed another 79 bills during the 2011 legislative session, bringing her total to 727 since 1987. Her legislation will strengthen local communities; enhance public safety; reduce wasteful spending; improve educational programs; increase affordability, accountability and excellence in higher education; and promote health and human services for
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) – “I voted against the appropriations bill (House Bill 1) because it does not reflect the values of Texas families and because it will have a severe, lasting and negative impact on our beloved state. “Texas is at a crossroads: Access to quality education and higher education are critical to maintaining
Courtesy Monica Garcia, Mandy Fuentes is a local Superfly Division Female Boxer. Mandy was born and raised in Laredo, attended JB Alexander High School and is now a rising star in the boxing ring. She was recently the victim of a hot check and knew that the law was on her side. I am happy
Courtesy Monica Garcia, The Office of District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz held a Hot Check Amnesty and Round Up during the month of May and is pleased to report on the success of the program. Amnesty began on May 9th and ran through May 20th. During that time, those individuals who had outstanding hot checks could
Courtesy Will Krueger, (AUSTIN) —The Texas Senate on Tuesday (May 24) unanimously voted to explore using outcomes-based funding to promote excellence and student success at Texas colleges and universities. House Bill (HB) 9, sponsored by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and authored by Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, would direct the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to
Courtesy Monica Garcia, Jury selection began in the 341st District Court in the trial of Ivan Santos. Santos is charged with one count of each of the following: Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. The prosecution is alleging that an argument that began at F Bar on October
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 put forward a robust weekend of enforcement activity including the apprehension of a homicide suspect, the thwarting of an alleged attempt to smuggle three undocumented persons and seizure of $642,000 in
Courtesy Maru De La Paz, LAREDO – Light the way for Special Olympics Texas (SOTX)! SOTX – Laredo area is getting fired up for its 2011 Torch Run Final Leg Departure. The event is a prelude to the 2011 Summer Games in Arlington, May 26-29. Dozens of Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) agencies – Drug
