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Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On Friday, November 15, Dr. Carmen Tafolla, (recognized as the first Poet Laureate of the City of San Antonio by Mayor Julian Castro) skyped with Spainsh III students from all four UISD high schools. Dr. Tafolla discussed her approach to writing , citing the significance and impact of Hispanic culture in
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- With the theme “We are thankful to know two languages” or “Estamos Agradecidos de saber Dos Idiomas,” the United Independent School District has designated the month of November as “Bilingual Education Awareness Month.” To commemorate this occasion, the District’s Bilingual Department has encouraged campuses to conduct awareness sessions to help parents understand
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Super Typhoon Haiyan tore through the Pacific Islands of the Philippines, leaving behind a scene of destruction and despair. The global Red Cross network is responding to emergency needs in the Philippines with food, water, and relief supplies, and the American Red Cross is lending people, expertise and equipment to this massive
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Tuesday seized more than a ton of marijuana intermingled in a pottery shipment during a routine inspection at World Trade Bridge. “Our CBP officers put it all together and successfully targeted and interdicted this significant load
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Mayor Salinas received his shadow, Karla Garza, a student from United South High School, who joined him in his mayoral duties throughout the morning. At noon, Mayor Salinas and Karla attended a luncheon, hosted by the Laredo Noon Optimist Club at the Laredo Holiday Inn Civic Center, where the students were
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TX – Weather permitting, SER Construction Partners, LCC will conduct a left lane closure of westbound State Loop 20 at approaches and departure from McPherson Rd. intersection from Tuesday, November 19 through Friday, November 22, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate placement of concrete curb and gutter on the
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Clark Elementary will celebrate their top readers (grades Pre-K-5th) who read the most books before the second six week period ended. The students will be treated to a sidewalk chalk party, courtesy of the H.E.B.Read 3 Program. H.E.B. will provide sidewalk chalk and snacks for the students. The H.E. Buddy mascot
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Relax and unwind as the soothing sounds of classical melodies by the Laredo Phil take over Laredo Community College (LCC) for the “Friday Night Lites” cocktail concert Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Guadalupe and Lilia Martínez Fine Arts Center Theater at the LCC Fort McIntosh Campus. General admission to
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-This is an honest and frank discussion on the emerging threats to youth, not only because of the immediate health risks, but because of the co-morbidities and psychosocial determinants that also align with these health conditions such as teen pregnancy, HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Each year over 600 young
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Grandparents are important role models and guides to their grandchildren and Newman Elementary School appreciates what they do. This social event will give Grandparents a unique opportunity to interact with their grandchildren in the school environment and meet Newman teachers and staff. For more information, please call Imelda Torres at 473-3813.
