Archives for November 2013
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Four U.I.S.D. students were among those honored as November 2013 Youths of the Month during a reception hosted by United South High School. The students were joined by their nominating educators, counselors and families as they were recognized for their excellence in academics and service to community. Recognitions are sponsored in
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-The November 2013 Community Role Model Awards ceremony was hosted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office. Four United I.S.D. students were recognized for being positive role models and maintaining excellent grade point averages. The Recipients for the award are; Anahi Arrambide from L.B. Johnson High School, Miguel Madrigal from Alexander High
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas was looking for Laredo’s most passionate and proud citizens to participate in the inaugural Ambassador program, to help welcome visitors to the community and represent the very best of our fair city. “What better way to welcome guests to Laredo, Texas than with a
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Derek Esparza, Quarterback for the UnitedLonghorns Football Team, has been nominated for the Gridiron Legends Player of the Week Award, presented by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football on behalf of Cavender’s and Wrangler. Derek is one of ten nominees eligible for the weekly statewide award. Winners of the award are determined by
Courtesy TxDot, Program will enable greater productivity and efficiency as savings will be put toward strategic priorities TYLER, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation today was joined by members of the Texas Transportation Commission in Tyler to showcase Fleet Forward, a program designed to streamline the number of TxDOT vehicles and heavy equipment in
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-United Middle School Principal Rebecca Morales goes above and beyond to captivate her 6th grade students reading from the rooftop the book Diary of a wimpy kid, “Hard Luck!” Students read along and enjoyed the nice chill weather!
Courtesy Caremen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Alexander High School, Student council members collected a large donation of teddy bears to help abused and neglected children. The Sheriff’s office gives all donated teddy bears to children who are victims of abuse or have been exposed to a traumatic event. Deputies of the Community Affairs Division were on hand
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On Friday, November 15, Dr. Carmen Tafolla, (recognized as the first Poet Laureate of the City of San Antonio by Mayor Julian Castro) skyped with Spainsh III students from all four UISD high schools. Dr. Tafolla discussed her approach to writing , citing the significance and impact of Hispanic culture in
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- With the theme “We are thankful to know two languages” or “Estamos Agradecidos de saber Dos Idiomas,” the United Independent School District has designated the month of November as “Bilingual Education Awareness Month.” To commemorate this occasion, the District’s Bilingual Department has encouraged campuses to conduct awareness sessions to help parents understand
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Super Typhoon Haiyan tore through the Pacific Islands of the Philippines, leaving behind a scene of destruction and despair. The global Red Cross network is responding to emergency needs in the Philippines with food, water, and relief supplies, and the American Red Cross is lending people, expertise and equipment to this massive
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