Archives for October 2013
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)- On Friday, October 11, Trautmann Elementary students partook in a campus Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Walk. Each participating student donated $1.00 to walk for a family member or friend who has been affected by Cancer. Students were definitely in the pink and visibly enthused by the support shown by community leaders
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-High school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a degree in higher education will have an opportunity to meet with college representatives from Texas and beyond at “Laredo College Night” Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Senator Judith Zaffirini Student
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD is gearing up for their annual Toy Giveaway with a series of fundraising events. All proceeds will be used to buy toys for many of United ISD’s underprivileged children, many of whom would not otherwise receive a holiday gift this December. Recipients of toys are pre-selected by staff at
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Students from United South Middle School gathered in their gymnasium, Friday morning to observe the 406th’s district court criminal docket. The Docket consisted of two criminal cases. One case was for a defendant who was already in custody and the other defendant was detained during the court proceedings. “Providing students the
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, TEXAS—The Laredo Energy Arena is proud to announce the first annual Guajolote Fest 2013 to be held in Parking Lot C. Bands to perform will be Jaime Y Los Chamacos, Elida Reyna Y Avante, Sonora Dinamita, and the closing band, Los Invasores de Nuevo Leon. Pre-sale tickets are only $18 and
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-National Bullying Prevention Month is a campaign held during the month of October. In conjunction with its district-wide anti-bullying activities, the UISD Discipline Management Department-Positive Behavior Facilitators worked with Chelsea Iruegas, a junior at Alexander High School to support her anti-bullying project. In an effort to earn her Gold Award from
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-As secondary schools begin another year, juniors and seniors will have an opportunity to set their sights on the future. With this in mind, Texas A&M International University will host United ISD’s College Fair on Wednesday, October 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at their University Success Center, located at 5201
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Due to a Districtwide Professional Development Day, there will be no class for students on Monday, October 14, 2013. However, all United Independent School District campuses and administrative offices will be open during normal business hours. Additionally, the UISD Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders will be open from 8:00a.m.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora Local award-winning vocalists and mariachi opening up for El Mejor Mariachi Del Mundo There are still tickets available for the Laredo Mariachi Music Fest. Purchase your tickets today at Ticketmaster.com or at the Laredo Civic Center from 10 AM – 5 PM. Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, known universally as the world’s
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD’s Clark Middle School hosted The Friends of the Family and The Laredo Police Department’s “Outstanding 8th grader of the Month.” These outstanding 8th graders proudly represented their school and their entire 8th grade student body. An 8th grader from each of UISD Middle schools received this prestigious award. Guest
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