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Monday, November 25, 2024

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

“Save the Hazelwood Act”

Courtesy Gabriel Lopez,   (Laredo, Texas)-The South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association strongly opposes HB 3772 which drastically cuts educational benefits to Texas Veterans and their Families. We urge all veterans to oppose this bill by calling their state representatives.   Bill 3572 includes the following:   ·        Six years of service to be eligible

TAMIU Keeps in Step with Employee Wellness, Hosts 5K Event Saturday

Courtesy Steve Harmon,   (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Employee Wellness Program will host a 5K Fun Run and Walk for employees to celebrate the second year of the Program on Saturday, May 9 beginning at 8 a.m. on campus at the north end of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library. Known as “HealthyU,”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Opens Announcement to Hire Additional CBP Officers

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency responsible for securing U.S. ports of entry and international borders, is accepting applications nationwide for CBP officer positions at some air, land, and sea ports on the Southwest border and other select locations. The announcement will be open through May 11 or

Check-Out Bag Reduction Ordinance Goes Into Effect April 30, Lawsuit Continues

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Injunction denied, both sides to work towards mediation  (Laredo, TX )  The City of Laredo was in court today, defending Ordinance 2014-O-064, otherwise known as the Check-Out Bag Reduction Ordinance, against a lawsuit brought by the Downtown Merchants Association, after the Association nonsuited its original lawsuit based on last week’s misinterpretation of

“Second Annual Earth Day-Fallen Hero Recognition”

Courtesy Gabriel Lopez, (Laredo, Texas)-The South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association takes great joy in participating in Earth day in a very unique way. Veterans from the South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veterans Association will plant a tree dedicated to the memory of a soldier Killed in Action, Roberto Arizola Jr. A plaque with the veteran’s

City of Laredo Health Dept. Encourages Precautions Against Mosquitos to Prevent Disease

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department wants to encourage the public to take precautions and exercise measures for mosquito control to prevent Dengue and West Nile Virus (WNV) infections. “We have mosquitoes here in Laredo that have the potential to carry disease, and the change in climate (cooler temperatures)

LAREDO PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL HOST AWARENESS EVENT

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-The City of Laredo Health Department in conjunction with the Laredo Public Library is hosting an event to generate awareness and support for our local LGBTQ community and their loved ones.  The goal of the event is to provide insight to the audience members on numerous topics regarding human sexuality especially

Ruth B. Cowl Celebrates Drivers Appreciation Day

Courtesy Ariana Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-Last week Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center wished their drivers a Happy Drivers Appreciation Day! Expressing A big THANK YOU to their drivers for safely transporting their patients day in and day out.  Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center takes pride in their drivers they are experienced and are professionally trained in

Blue Bell Product Recall

Courtesy City of Laredo Health Department, Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department continues to monitor the Blue Bell Creameries ice cream product recall. This recall is due to products potentially contaminated with Listeria during the pasteurization process at the manufacturing plant. As a result, five persons became ill in Kansas and there have been

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