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Chavez Honored At Retirement Event

(Laredo, Tx)-Juan Chavez, Supervisor of the Support Services Department at the United Independent School District was recently honored upon his retirement from the District.  Employees organized a luncheon and presented him with a plaque for his dedicated service.  Pictured at the event from, left to right, are:  Mike Garza, Executive Director for Support Services, Chavez,

Memorial Middle School Cheerleaders Garner National Title at American Cheer Power

Courtesy Maribel Valdez, (Laredo, Tx)-The Memorial Middle School cheerleaders won National Champions in the junior high non-tumbling division at the 201 American Cheer Power National Championship.  The American Cheer Power Southern National Championship was held in San Antonio, Texas at the Alamo dome February 8-10.  Over 300 schools and all-star cheer teams competed in the

PHOTO RECAP: Mayor Salinas Plays Cupid on Valentine’s Day

(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, along with Justice of the Peace Judge Oscar Liendo and Mike Marasco, owner of the local McDonald’s franchise, helped seniors from the Laredo Housing Authority Senior Center and Hamilton Hotel, celebrate Valentine’s Day.    Mayor Salinas, Judge Liendo and Marasco helped crown Antonio Garza and Estella Heitt the King and

(Laredo, Tx)-United Independent School District Police Chief Ray Garner recently swore-in two police officers, Leonardo Santoya and Martha Cabrera, at a special event held in their honor.   The honorees were given their badge at a special ceremony surrounded by family and friends.  Pictured from left to right are:  Lt. Ramon Salinas, Officer Santoya, Chief Ray

“El Moscas” y Los Pesticidas Teaches Important Lesson About Pesticide Hazards

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,   (Laredo, Tx)-According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are over 3 million migrant and seasonal farm workers in the United States .  And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is these individuals who are most likely to suffer from a chemically-related illness more so than any other occupational group.   

City of Laredo Continues to Offer Emergency Pet Spay and Neuter Services to Encourage Adoption

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX –Spay and neuter (SN) services were provided to over 300 pets as well as vaccinated and registered during the Emergency SN Clinics during the month of November and December.  The City of Laredo officials and pet stakeholder groups will sponsor an additional Spay and Neuter service on Saturday February 2,

City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas’ Reaction to President Obama’s Immigration Reform Speech

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Laredo, TX  – “I want to thank President Obama for his continued leadership in seeking to deliver immigration reform this year, an issue that affects all Americans, not just the 11 million citizens who will be able to come out of the shadows and become fully engaged in a productive American life.

Homeland Security Grants Crucial In Securing Border

Courtesy Brenda Medina, Austin, TX—  Laredo police officers are securing the border; that was the message that the Laredo delegation carried to the capitol  in a very focused meeting with the Texas Department of Public Safety and state elected officials. Throughout the past couple of years the Laredo Police Department has taken a number of different

UISD Musicians Prove that “Practice Makes Perfect!”

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- The United Independent School District Fine Arts Department is proud to announce that four students from Alexander High School and three students from United High School have qualified for the U.I.L. State Music Competition.  The students had to try out at the highly competitive Area Auditions that were held recently in

TxDOT CONDITIONAL GRANT PROGRAM

Courtesy Raul Leal, For Civil Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Communications and GIS/Planning college majors (Laredo, Tx)- The Texas Department of Transportation has expanded the Conditional Grant Program this plan year. In addition to considering civil engineering, TxDOT will also accept majors in IT, Accounting/Finance, Communications, and GIS/Planning for this plan year.   Applicants must still meet the income eligibility

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