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Courtesy Veronica Cantu, The United ISD Police Department hosted the inaugural “K-9” Team Competition on May 20that the Laredo Coliseum. A total of 32 local and out of town law enforcement canine (K-9) teams were competing to be “top dog” in the areas of accurate, timed searches for narcotics. Each K-9 team searched an area that contained between 50 to 75 articles for three minutes. Some articles contain two types of drugs, marijuana and
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) full time employees will spend the morning and afternoon at the University’s annual TAMIU Enrichment Day, Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. While University offices will remain open, staff and services will be greatly reduced. The annual event provides professional development
Courtesy, Clemente Camarillo Chief of Police UISD Police Department The UISD Police department requests the assistance of all parents as this school year comes to a close to practice all preventative measures. Parents can help ease their own concerns by being extra vigilant about what your children bring to school on their person, in backpacks and/or
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015. The Webb County Sheriff’s administrative offices will also be closed but all other services will continue on their regular schedule. Webb County Offices will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26,
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo Chamber of Commerce-Education Committee honored some of Laredo’s exceptional educators at their Annual School Bell Award Banquet held on May 19 at Texas A&M International University. This years recipient’s from the United Independent School District were: Maria Elena Dominguez, Killam Elementary; Carlos U. Ramirez, United Middle, and Ana Cristina
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2015 and continuing through Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. RG Plumbing will be closing down one lane of the 700 block of Convent. The contractor will be installing a grease trap at a downtown restaurant. Motorists and pedestrians are
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In honor of all those men and women who have given their lives in defense of our freedom and who continue to serve our country, Webb County Commissioner Jaime Canales is hosting the 5th Annual Hero Salute Month Luncheon. This luncheon will serve as a commemoratory and thankful gesture to all
Courtesy Alex Meyer, On May 20, 2015, Kennedy-Zapata Elementary School held a special ceremony to welcome 43 students (in grades 3-5), into the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina led the students through an induction pledge as proud parents and school staff looked on. The National Elementary Honor Society is
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United South High School senior Rudy Flores competed at the USA Power Lifting Mens Nationals meet on Sunday in San Antonio. He was crowned “National Champion” in his division with lifts of 821 lbs squat, 584 lbs bench press and 683 lbs deadlift for a winning total of 2,088 lbs. He has already
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)_Webb County is currently accepting Third Party Funding Applications for its 2015/2016 funding cycle until Friday, May 22, 2015. The application may be obtained online at: http://www.webbcountytx.gov/Forms/TPAAPP_New.pdf You can also pick up a copy at the Webb County Economic Development Office, 1200 Washington Street, Eastside Entrance, Laredo,
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