Archives for April 2014
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Daytona Beach, FL — In only their second national competition, the members of the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Cheerleading Squad placed first in their Division at the NCA College National Championship finals, All Girl Intermediate II Friday in Daytona Beach, FL. The 20-member TAMIU squad bested teams from Maryland, Michigan, New
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- In March, students from the United High School Graphic Design program competed at SkillsUSA Texas competition in Corpus Christi. Six students were recognized for their talents and creativity in the Advertising Design field. Student Amy Gutierrez received State Superior. She also garnered State of Texas Best of Show for her
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United High School Model United Nations Club attended the national conference in New York and brought back several awards. Of over 1,400 students who attended, Esteban Elizondo, Darren Garcia, Enrique Mejia, and Daniel Mendez were recognized as delegates and won the “Best Delegation Award.” Only 12 students at the conference
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United high school (U.H.S.) senior and soccer player Cesar Guerrero Jr. was beaming with Longhorn pride as he inscribed his name to a Letter of Intent from Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The momentous occasion took place in the campus library, where Cesar was accompanied by his family, teammates, coaches and
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, End of School Year is quickly approaching which means proms are near! (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD is hosting Prom Project 2014, dedicated to collecting formal dress attire, new or gently used, to help high school students prepare for prom. Individuals have an opportunity to donate new or gently used formal dresses and suits
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Family fun and the Disney movie, “WALL-E” will be featured presentations at Texas A&M International University’s 9th Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Anniversary celebration Saturday, April 12. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Planetarium and will include food, music, crafts, face paintings,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, United South high school welcomed guest speaker Mr. Romeo Rodriguez on Tuesday, April 8. Rodriguez spoke to students about self – esteem and how it acts as a driving force to personal choices. Mr. Rodriguez drew on his personal experiences to illustrate how working in the service of others helped him
Courtesy Rafael Benavides, LAREDO, Texas – San Antonio-born, and international Mariachi, Banda and Ranchera music singer-songwriter Pepe Aguilar will perform a one-of-a-kind show in Laredo on Saturday, April 12. Doors open at 8 p.m. the day of show. With the release of his debut album “Por Mujeres Como Tú” in 1998, Aguilar achieved femonimal
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Shattered Dreams Event To Take Place: City of Laredo Police Officer Abraham H. Diaz, Jr. (left) addresses a group of first responders at the last planning meeting for the upcoming Shattered Dreams event. Shattered Dreams is an educational experience that targets teens and reminds them about the dangers of drinking
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)-Laredo-born author, Dr. Refugio “Ito” Romo, is the featured lecturer at Texas A&M International University’s “Voices in the Monte” Writers Series Thursday, April 10, 2014. “Voices in the Monte” events open to the public include a “Talk on Craft” from 10-11:30 a.m. and a Reading and Book Signing from 6-7:30 p.m.
Older Posts››
‹‹Newer Posts
