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Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District and the District’s Fine Arts Department will host the Region XIV Middle School Bands concert at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. Middle school band students from Laredo and United ISD’s, who competed
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McCallen, Texas)-Last week, City of McAllen District I Commissioner Richard F. Cortez was recognized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with the Presidential Award, the highest honor awarded by the organization. Cortez was honored for the work he did when, as mayor, he helped to bring the group’s
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Schools Receiving Most People’s Choice Votes Will Win $8,000 Eac (Laredo, Texas)-John B. Alexander High School (AHS) Library has entered a $200,000 national education contest hoping for a chance at one of the 13 prizes that will be awarded to recognize the most unique and inventive K-12 programs. In addition to completing
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Upcoming seminar to provide details of applying for 0% small business loan McAllen, TX – LiftFund, the City of McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce want to help new or expanding entrepreneurs in the area with a 0% small business loan. To inform business owners in the area,
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez will be hosting a Live Christmas tree drop off on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the E.J. Salinas Community Center. Mirando City residents can drop off their Christmas trees free of charge at the designated areas from 8 am – 5 pm. The
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas: The United ISD Fine Arts Department is proud to announce that nine music students, representing each of the District’s high schools, have been named “All-State” musicians with the Texas Music Educators Association. This is first time all four high schools have an All-State recognition which is also a record achievement for
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, TX) As over 1,100 runners plan to traverse the City of McAllen this weekend at the McAllen Marathon-Scott Crane Memorial Run in either the Full-26.2 miles; the Half-13.1 miles; or the Relay-five person team, all runners are looking forward to a flat, fast race; a well-organized event, improving their time and
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 16, 2017. The holiday closure includes the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector’s Office. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department Administrative Offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Law enforcement individuals representing various entities turned out at a press conference this morning to remind the community about United ISD’s 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair that will take place on January 21, 2017 at the Student Activity Complex located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. Proceeds from the event
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-During a press conference hosted by Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJ),, Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, District Athletic Director Robert “Coach” Cruz and Principal Armando Salazar introduced Mr. Alfonso Calderon as the new Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach for LBJ. The announcement of Calderon’s new post was celebrated by fellow
