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Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Elysian Social Club hosted the “2016 Community Role Model of the Year” ceremony at The Billy Hall Building. Four United ISD students were among those recognized for the award, which is based on extra-curricular activities and volunteer work above and beyond the classroom setting. Each
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to Alexander High School student Alina Rogerio, who recently earned 5th place in the State-Level UIL Ready Writing Contest. Rogerio’s writing coach is Ms. Beverly Herrera.
Courtesy Steve Harmon, Summer Sessions at Texas A&M International University begin Monday, June 6, helping students to accelerate their degree progress. This summer, expanded course offerings further broaden student opportunities. Summer Session I, (June 6 – July 7) offers 188 classes this year, up from 162 last year and featuring some 27 Study Abroad options.
Courtesy Jorge Quijano, LAREDO, TX – On tour for the first time, Lupita D’Alessio and Jose Maria Napoleon shared the stage at the Laredo Energy Arena on Saturday, May 28. “Together, these two artists put on an amazing concert,” said Xavier Villalon, General Manager of the SMG –
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Office of the District Attorney reports a guilty verdict for Larry Donell Gibbs in connection with the robbery of a local business that occurred last year. On May 9, 2015, the Laredo Police Department Communications Division received a 911 call from the assistant manager at the Family Dollar located on
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-Due to a District wide Professional Development Day and in Honor of Memorial Day, school will not be in session for students on Monday, May 30, 2016. However, all United Independent School District Campuses and Administrative Offices will be open during normal business hours. The United ISD Tax Office located at 3501 E.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Andrew Riojas, an 11th grader at Alexander High School, is UIL State Champion in Spelling. He first competed at the District level and the Regional level, and won 1st Place in both competitions. Riojas then advanced to State and won 1st Place with a score of 95. Ruben’s spelling coach is
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, nine United ISD middle school students were named Outstanding 8th Graders of the Year. All of the honorees had been previously recognized as Outstanding 8th Graders of the Month during the 2016-2016 school year. In addition,Trautmann Middle School student Carlos Rene Ramirez emerged as one of the Top 3 Overall 8th Graders of the Year. Outstanding 8th graders
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX – A traffic stop by a Webb County Sheriff deputy led to the arrests of two local men. Around 3 a.m. Tuesday, a Sheriff Deputy pulled over a gold Chrysler driven by Jose Mario Luna III, 19, near the intersection of Loop 20 and Casa Blanca Lake Road. As the
(Laredo, Texas)- In a tough contested race for Webb County Commissioner Pct.1 Jesse Gonzalez defeats Former City Council Member Dist.2 Esteban Rangel who was the odds on favorite to win. This run-off race is the result of a March General Election that initially had five candidates vying for the position that included current Webb County
