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Letter to White House expresses concern of government shutdown in Laredo Laredo, TX – Citing disappointment in federal leaders for allowing “a government shutdown to happen, rather than find a way to move forward for the sake of all Americans,” City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas will be sending a letter today to President
Courtesy Joe Baeza, (Laredo, Tx)-On September 3rd LPD was dispatched to 100 Convent, Int`l Bridge on a recovered stolen vehicle report. Customs reported to police that t hey had a male subject detained for driving a stolen vehicle. The truck plates hit a confirmation of a stolen car report out of Arlington. The vehicle 2005
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Students of SGMS gathered in their gymnasium to enjoy a motivational pep rally spearheaded by reading pathfinder teacher, Mr. Gerardo Cadena. Their motivational theme pep rally was to promote “hard work pays off” filled with fun activities and performances. Guest Speakers included, Mayor Raul Reyes of El Cenizo along with Commissioner
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TX – Yesterday Texas Department of Transportation officials joined State Senator Judith Zaffirini and guests for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the official completion of the Cuatro Vientos Interchange construction project at the intersection of State Loop 20 and State Highway 359. This project was made possible by state, federal and
Courtesy Alex Meyer, Finley elementary students learned about an array of professions and trades during their recent Career Day event. UISD thanks the organizations and individuals who generously donated their time to our students. Participants included the Webb County Sheriff’s Department, Laredo Police Department,United ISD Police Department, Laredo Fire Department, TXDot, ServePro, Garza’s Floral and
Courtesy Raul Leal, Detours will be in effect LAREDO, TX – Weather permitting, SEC Construction Partners will conduct the nighttime intersection closure of State Loop 20-McPherson Rd. on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 to facilitate a bridge deck concrete pour of the mid and east
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United Independent School District Child Nutrition Program held a “Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program” at Prada Elementary School. The event featured a Watermelon Eating Contest with School Principal Gilbert Castro and Assistant Principal Alberto Perez. However, it was Cecilia Quintero from the District’s Child Nutrition Department who won the coveted
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Although most of us think of new buildings when we hear about a school bond issue, in many cases the smartest thing to do with bond dollars is take care of our existing structures. Part of the overall strategy for United I.S.D. to address the challenge of overpopulated schools is to
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)- School tardiness and absences come at a high cost in the State of Texas. Gone are the days of detention and writing lines on the chalkboard, now students and their parents are fined and even jailed. Truancy courts are designed to assist school students to overcome the underlying causes of
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Two hundred athletes for all four United ISD High Schools were recently given an opportunity to reflect on the values that form a team. Accompanied by their coaches, the athletes attended a presentation by Alan Williams, author and founder of Teammates Matter. Williams opened his presentation by asking the audience about
