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Archives for October 2012

Fasken Elementary Science Fair

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The Fasken Elementary Science Fair Committee proudly stands in front of student science fair projects that were recently displayed in the school’s gym.  The committee invited several people from the community to judge the projects.  Pictured from left to right are:  Belinda Posadas, 1st grade teacher; Thelma Suarez, 1st grade teacher;

UIL Area G 5-A High School Marching Band Contest

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- Superintendent Roberto J. Santos talks the Kids Connection Show regarding this morning’s UIL Area G 5-A High School Marching Band Contest.  The grand event will be held  at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex Field where close to 40 high school marching bands from all over South Texas will compete.  Superintendent Santos

Laredo ISD Earns State’s Highest Fiscal Accountability Rating

Courtesy Roberto Treviño, (Laredo, Tx)- Laredo Independent School District officials announced that the district recently received a rating of “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ Schools FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas). For the tenth year in a row, the LISD Division of Finance attained the Superior Achievement rating which is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality

Carmen Amparo Pompa named to Bilingual/ESL/Dual Language/Foreign Language Position

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce Carmen Amparo Pompa as the new Director of Bilingual Education/ESL/Dual and Foreign Language Program.  The announcement was made during last night’s regular Board meeting.  As the Administrator of the program, Pompa will continue to:

Mayor Salinas Joins Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Celebrating Milestone

Courtesy Eloy Vega, Doctors Regional Cancer Treatment Center to celebrate 25th Anniversary  (Laredo, TX ) Mayor Raul G. Salinas joined other community leaders, physicians and cancer survivors  as Doctors Hospital of Laredo and the team at the Doctors Regional Cancer Treatment Center celebrated its 25th anniversary at a beautiful ceremony this morning.  Mayor Salinas presented

Zombie Book Swap for Teens

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Zombie-themed event includes appearance by Morbid Mike, a zombie make-up artist  (Laredo, TX )  Brains.  Usually, they want your brains.  The zombies, that is.  However, at the Zombie Book Swap for Teens, hosted by the Laredo Public Library Teen Library Advisory Board on Thursday, October 18, 2012, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

LISD Dedicates High School to Board Trustee

Courtesy Maribel Valdez, (Laredo, Tx)- The Laredo Independent School District dedicated its non-traditional high school to long-time board member Jose A. Valdez.  A ceremony was held last Friday at the school which is currently at the former Lamar Middle campus.  The school serves as a safe haven for secondary school students who are at risk of

STATE LAUNCHES RAIL STUDY TO SEE IF PASSENGER TRAINS FROM OKLAHOMA TO TEXAS CAN PROVIDE CONGESTION RELIEF FOR DRIVERS

Courtesy TxDot, Study explores options for passenger rail service between Oklahoma City and South Texas AUSTIN, TX — The idea of using rail as an option to address highway congestion moves one step closer to reality this month as the Texas Department of Transportation kicks off a two-year study to explore the possibility of passenger rail

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