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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,
Courtesy TxDot, ‘Click It or Ticket’ enforcement runs May 18-May 31 AUSTIN, TEXAS –The Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers that law enforcement officers across the state will be out in full force May 18-31 issuing tickets to drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts. Widely known as TxDOT’s annual “Click It or
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-With Memorial Day just around the corner, Cm. Vela and other patriotic-minded individuals in Laredo would like to invite the community to help prepare the Veterans’ Section of the City of Laredo Cemetery with a Clean-Up event, set for Saturday, May 23, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. “It is
Courtesy Steve Helm, LAREDO, Texas— Law enforcement officers from the Laredo area will gather at the Webb County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 19, for a press conference and the kickoff of their annual Flame of Hope Torch Run from Laredo to Arlington for the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games. The ceremony will start at
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos recently promoted two individuals to administrative positions in the District. Cynthia M. Ramirez will be the Executive Director of the Special Education Department and Raquel E. Alvarado will be the new Principal of Prada Elementary School. The decision was announced
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The 1st Annual George Washington Middle School (GWMS), Voice singing competition showcased the musical talents of 13 students. It was 6th grade student Kalina Lozano who won the coveted 1st place trophy along with a recording session at Guerra Communications. Second place winner Karla Vasquez and third place winner Zustin Gonzalez also
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to United South High School (USHS), seniors Justo Idrogo and Abigail Madrigal. Both students signed full-ride cross-country scholarships at TAMIU during a press conference held in the campus library on May 13, 2015. Coach Juan Salazar said that Justo Idrogo’s hard work and determination helped him become one of the best runners
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – Alert U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of entry stung an ill-fated and unusual smuggling attempt as they seized a cache of undeclared live queen and worker honey bees from a group of travelers in a pickup truck. “This interception of multiple colonies
