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Webb County Jail Correctional Officer Intercepts Narcotics

  Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – A thorough inspection of an incoming inmate at the Webb County Jail led to the interception of several baggies of narcotics. The suspect, Griselda Hernandez, 31, was originally arrested for 11 counts of Forgery Financial Instrument, Tuesday morning. Upon intake procedures at the Webb County Jail, the

TAMIU Now Offering GRE Testing

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-The most recognized test for graduate school entry is now available for local testing at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is now being offered in an internet-based testing (iBT) delivery. Three test dates are available in December:  Friday, Dec. 5; Thursday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec.

South Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists Intercept Significant Pests

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,  SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at two South Texas ports of entry recently intercepted a first-in-the-nation pest and a first-time port interception of a particular pest within commercial produce shipments. “Our nation’s food supply is constantly at risk from pests not known to

The LEA was filled with Disney Magic

  Courtesy Laredo Energy Arena, LAREDO, TEXAS—The Laredo Energy Arena hosted Disney on Ice Presents: Princesses and Heroes, the stories of your favorite Disney characters all rolled into one two-hour show.   Parents and children of all ages enjoyed this special presentation that ran throughout this past weekend. One of the biggest highlights was the

United ISD Placed on the College Board’s 5th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access and Success

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, A Record 547 School Districts Across the Nation Are Honored Laredo, Texas —United Independent School District is one of 547 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 5th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for increasing access to AP course work while simultaneously

Alexander High School Promotes Unity Among Students with MIM Activities

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On the morning of November 20, Alexander high school students, including the Mighty Bulldog Band, Dazzlers, Air Force ROTC, cheerleaders, basketball team and Anime Club hosted a Meet in The Middle (MIM) parade on the campus grounds. MIM is an effort spearheaded by Special Olympics to promote acceptance and inclusion of

9th Annual Sames Auto Group Mission Give Laredo Drive for Bethany House

Sames Auto Group and Bethany House Organizers  Courtesy Ana Soto,   Laredo, Tx—Organizers are looking to Laredo and surrounding communities in support of the 9th Annual Mission Give Laredo collection drive this Saturday, November 22nd .  Mission Give Laredo will take place at Sames dealerships located at the corner of IH35 and Mann Road. With

Notice of Upcoming Holiday Schedule for United ISD

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, all United Independent School District campuses and administrative offices, including the Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders, will be closed from November 24-28, 2014.  Taxes, however; can be paid online at the UISD web site located at www.uisd.net, by clicking on the “Pay

UISD’s Tomorrow’s Teachers Program Draws Over 500 Students

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On Novmber 18, 2014, 537 elementary, middle and high school students participated UISD’s Tomorrow’s Teachers program at the UISD SAC auditorium and meeting rooms. The Tomorrow’s Teachers program is an annual initiative that provides encouragement to students who are considering a career in teaching. The theme of this year’s mini-conference was

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