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Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJ) hosted a scholarship press conference for graduating senior, Victoria Lara, who signed a letter of intent to play college level Volleyball for Morthland College Patriots. Victoria Lara, accompanied by her Mother Graciela Villarreal, Aunt Belin Villarreal and Coach Ariana Bermea, signed a 2-year scholarship in front of an audience that included fellow
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – During a recent 24-hour period, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector disrupted criminal networks and saved lives as they rescued 22 undocumented aliens and seized 427 pounds of marijuana in three separate, unrelated incidents. On July 23, shortly after 3 p.m., Laredo North Station agents assigned
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD will host a uniform voucher drive for parents in need of a school uniform for their child. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on August 3, 4 and 5 at the Student Activity Complex (rooms 1 and 2) located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane.
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Webb County (Laredo, TX) — Webb County Sheriff Cuellar Martin Cuellar and his team of deputies invite the community to participate Thursday, July 23, in the annual Tip-A-Cop, a fundraiser held to benefit Special Olympics. During the fundraiser, to be held at Texas Roadhouse from 5 to 10 p.m., sheriff deputies will
Courtesy Bill Harrington, Laredo, TX – For the first time this year the Laredo Lemurs (32-26) shut out a team in back-to-back games. The victim of this great pitching was the Joplin Blasters as the Lemurs won 3-0 on Wednesday night at Uni-Trade Stadium. Henry Garcia got the starting nod for the Lemurs and he
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Laredo, TX – Four men and one woman are behind bars after Webb County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators discovered more than 200 pounds of marijuana at a home in central Laredo on Monday. Emiliano Quiñones, 20; Jose Luis Gonzalez, 33; Eligio Juarez Rodriguez, 56; Arturo Lopez, 30; and Maria Dominguez, 33, were
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Two sophomores at United High School have launched a program for young science enthusiasts in Laredo. Roberto Ponce and Anthony Martinez have created the Youth Science Leaders of Laredo. The primary focus of this organization is to get students ages 12 and up involved in science by “unifying them and showing
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Webb County Statement On Investigation Letter On July 20, 2015 a letter was drafted from the office of County Judge Tano Tijerina requesting a formal Grand Jury investigation of alleged misappropriation of funds from restricted accounts by Webb County Auditor Leo Flores. The letter was sent to the Webb County
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Fifteen UISD Middle School Teachers collaborated with Laredo ISD and Zapata County ISD teachers as they visited local community worksites to conduct action research on “High Demand Occupation Opportunities” in our community. The project was made possible by a South Texas Workforce grant. Over 30 real world, learner centered lesson plans were developed
Courtesy Dianelle Martinez: Univision, Campaign encourages community to recognize a young leader in the community (Laredo, TX ) – Univision Laredo and Sheriff Martin Cuellar congratulate Oscar Medina IV, incoming 9th grade student at United High School for being recognized as the “July 2015 Estrella de la Comunidad.” Oscar’s nomination stood out amongst dozens of
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