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Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Office of the District Attorney reports a guilty verdict for Aldo Israel Gonzalez, 40, who was charged with interfering with public duties in connection to a traffic stop conducted by a DPS trooper. On June 9, 2012, a vehicle was traveling at a high rate speed and ran the red
Courtesy TxDot, Motorists make up vast majority of fatalities in Texas work zone crashes AUSTIN, TEXAS – With 146 people killed in Texas work zone crashes last year – an increase of more than 20 percent from 2013 – the Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to slow down, pay attention and be extra cautious
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies is seeking some exceptional students as it enrolls its second cohort of students at Laredo’s newest high school. Students at the Academy earn their high school diploma concurrently with college credits towards a Bachelors degree. A final enrollment information session
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Laredo, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized a significant load of alleged heroin hidden in an unusual location, an Aztec calendar and a tortilla press. “Hiding hard narcotics within everyday Mexican curios reflects the desperate efforts smuggling organizations would go through to
Courtesy Ariana Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Last week Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center wished their drivers a Happy Drivers Appreciation Day! Expressing A big THANK YOU to their drivers for safely transporting their patients day in and day out. Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center takes pride in their drivers they are experienced and are professionally trained in
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Office of the District Attorney secured a guilty plea in its case against Juan Alberto Limon 48, for continuous sexual abuse of a child and possession of child pornography. On June 12, 2014 a search warrant on child pornography was executed at the residence of Juan Alberto Limon by the
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-United Sates Border Patrol Laredo Sector awards United ISD’s Youth of the Month for March. This notable award was established in 1986 and continues to recognize one student a month from each of Laredo’s nine high schools. Students are selected for the honor based on academic achievement, community involvement and demonstration
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine UISD middle school students were among those recognized as Outstanding 8th graders for March 2015. These top performing students were praised and honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and serving as good role models. This month’s ceremony was hosted by Gonzalez Middle School. The Outstanding
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On March 7, 1st-5th grade Gifted and Talented (G.T.) students from Fasken elementary attended the Explore UT 2015 open house at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Explore UT 2015, also known as the “Biggest Open House in Texas,” is an opportunity for students of all ages to see what
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office is announcing that the agency is preparing to open available lanes along with encouraging use of trusted traveler programs and Ready Lanes to help facilitate the annual surge in northbound traffic anticipated at South Texas ports of entry over the
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