Archives for September 2015
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the United I.S.D. Police Department and a Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Task Force, conducted a random search at United South High School this morning. This sweep was done to insure identification and elimination of illegal drugs or weapons on campus. During this time, the
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Anyone who loves to see a great music arts competition is invited to attend the United ISD Annual Marching Band Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, October 3 at the Student Activity Complex Stadium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. The schedule of performances will be
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Internationally acclaimed writer, scholar of religions and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Reza Aslan will shed new light on one of history’s most influential and enigmatic characters for the upcoming Texas A&M International University A.R. Sanchez, Sr. Distinguished Speaker Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Center for the Fine and Performing
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University’s Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium invites the public to a telescopic observation of the ‘Supermoon’ Lunar Eclipse this Sunday, Sept. 27 from 8-11 p.m. at the east end of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center. There is no charge to attend. Peter Davis, Planetarium director, said there would not
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Surrounded by veterans representing various branches of the U.S. military, students, faculty, and staff at Veterans Memorial Elementary School held their official school dedication ceremony Thursday morning. The event took place in a packed gymnasium and was moderated by Carmen Rendon and Alex S. Meyer of the United ISD Communications Office. Featured at the event
Courtesy Alexander Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-After school music programs help students discover and nurture the gift of music and encourage each student to grow in a structured and supportive environment. At present, Killam Elementary school’s Guitar Club has over 100 members, and is comprised of two groups that meet twice a week. Fourth and fifth grade students meet
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)- Several streets in the downtown area will be closed starting Saturday, September 26, 2015. San Agustin Avenue be closed North of Matamoros Street and Houston Street be closed West of San Bernardo Avenue. The closure will be in effect until Friday, October 9, 2015. The streets will be closed
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Grab your golf clubs and get to the green because United ISD is preparing to tee-off at its first ever “Golf Tournament FORE Our Students.” The event will be held Saturday, September 26 at the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course. Proceeds will directly benefit United ISD students, with funds going towards
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – The Webb County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday arrested a local man who had evaded authorities since July 2015. The W.C.S.O. Civil and Warrants division received information that led them to the suspect, Ramon Sepulveda-Gonzalez, 43, from the 800 block of Gonzalez Street. Deputies located him on the 2500
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized a significant amount of cocaine and currency valued at nearly $1 million in two separate incidents at our international bridges within the Laredo Port of Entry. “These seizures provide a great example of teamwork and the enforcement efforts conducted daily by our
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