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Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to focus on the crucial role elected board of trustees play in our communities and schools. United Middle School Principal, Rebecca Morales along with her Administration hosted their monthly faculty meeting with a special ceremony to honor School Board President Javier F. Montemayor,
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Nawang Khechog, a former Buddhist monk and the first Tibetan to ever be a Grammy Award nominee, will be at Texas A&M International University Wednesday, Feb. 4 to sign his new book and present a flute concert. A dedicated student of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Webb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested a local man for his reported sexual abuse of a child. The suspect, Larry Saenz, 38, from the 100 block of Ashton Loop, was arrested on Thursday. The child told his fatherthat Saenz, a known-relative, had been sexually abusing him for
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The event that emphasized the importance of health, fitness, while raising money for scholarships was a resounding success as over 400 individuals turned out for the United Independent School District’s 4th Annual 5K Run, Walk, and Health Fair held on Saturday at the Student Activity Complex. “United ISD would like to
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – A man arrested for reportedly furnishing alcohol to a minor is now facing additional charges after he intended to smuggle contraband into the Webb County Jail Sunday evening. Humberto Rivera, 23, was initially arrested for furnishing alcohol to a minor and was taken into custody. During intake
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-H-E-B held their football themed regional managers meeting at the Laredo Energy Arena and the Alexander High School drumline and cheerleaders were invited to be part of the festivities. The students welcomed managers from all part of the grocer’s Southwest region as they entered the arena. From left to right
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, Laredo, TX – As part of a continuous commitment to reduce and prevent impaired driving, particularly during football season, the District Attorney’s Office is promoting its 6th annual designated driver initiative: Make the Right Call. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, between the hours of 8 p.m. to 12 midnight, the DA’s
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-As part of their afternoon session on Staff Development Day, Newman Elementary School invited Michelle Silva, United ISD wellness coordinator for Blue Cross Blue Shield, to do some stretch band exercises with employees. Stretch bands, or resistance bands, are strength-training tools that provide resistance while one exercises. The bands come in
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – Sheriff Martin Cuellar on Monday announced the promotion of Captain Ponce Coy Treviño to Webb County Jail Commander. Treviño is no stranger to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, having started with the agency in 2005. He served as Captain for the past 6 ½ years and,
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) International Language Institute (ILI) is offering English language workshops for the Oil and Gas Industry starting Wednesday, Jan. 28. These workshops, designed for anyone interested in learning the technical language used in the oil and gas industry, will be offered on Wednesdays from January 28
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