Archives for November 2014
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-In recognition of National Young Reader’s Week, Centeno elementary Principal Laura P. De Los Santos accepted the Pizza Hut Bookit challenge to spend a day Reading on the Roof of her campus. The chilly temperatures of November 14 did nothing to cool the enthusiasm of PK -5th grade students who took
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Mr. Elias Lopez, a recruiter from Michigan State University, recently visited Laredo to offer educational guidance to LBJ senior Zulema Lopez, who is planning to attend Michigan State University’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), in August of 2015. CAMP is an educational program that offers individuals with migrant or seasonal farm
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, La Mexicana’s proprietor turning 100 years old (Laredo, Tx)-On Friday November 14th , District III Council Member Alex Perez, Jr. recognized Bertha H. Lailson on her 100th birthday. She was surrounded by her family and friends, at the Laredo landmark restaurant she made famous with her delectable chicken flautas.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United South Middle School students gathered in the gym on November 14, 2014 along with around 50 military members for a ceremony that involved a formal welcome from Principal Roylin B. Wilson, presentation of colors by the United South High School ROTC Color Guard, performances by the USMS choir and band,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Veterans Day is a time to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the U. S. Armed Forces. Parades, ceremonies, and patriotic assemblies mark the holiday. As such, Borchers Elementary staff and students organized an unforgettable program in homage to family members who have made sacrifices for
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)- Nine United ISD middle school students were among the local students recognized as Outstanding 8th graders for the month of November 2014. These top-performing students were honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community, and serving as good role models. Trautmann Middle School hosted this month’s
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Tx)-The office of the District Attorney announces the indictment of Cristian Yepez, 24, and Janette Pantoja, 20, for murdering a 3-year-old girl in mid-August in a local hotel room. Both defendants are charged with murder, injury to a child, both first degree felonies, and tampering with evidence, a third degree felony
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United ISD Office of Federal and Compensatory Programs awarded three District campuses with $1,000 each for having the highest number of parents attend the District’s Parent Festival held on October 25 at United High School. The three campuses that were awarded funds were: Nye Elementary School, Trautmann Middle School and
Tickets Available Nov 19th! Courtesy Laredo Energy Arena, (Laredo, Tx)-Smack Down returns to the Laredo Energy Arena The WWE will broadcast to the world from Laredo Energy Arena on Tuesday, January 6. This will be your chance to see your favorite WWE Superstars including: Roman Reigns, Kane, Dean Ambrose, “Money in the Bank Contract Winner”
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The Tex-Mex Rail Company will close San Francisco Javier Street between Ventura and Santa Isabel starting on November 11, 2014 thru March 21, 2015. The scope of work will be to repair the rail road bridge. Motorists and pedestrians are cautioned to avoid the construction area completely and to take alternate routes,
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