Archives for 2016
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Employees of The Year banquet was held at the LIFE Downs Pavilion on May 3, 2016. Recognition categories included “Teacher of the Year,” “Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year,” and Paraprofessional/Auxiliary Staff Member of the Year” at the elementary, secondary, and department levels. “District-Wide Employees of the Year” received
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers this past weekend seized alleged cocaine valued at more than $1 million at Laredo Port of Entry in one enforcement action. “Our CBP officers utilized their training and interviewing skills to intercept this significant amount of narcotics,” said (A) Port Director Albert
Courtesy TxDot, AUSTIN – “Click It or Ticket.” It’s simple, it’s the law and it’s a reminder from the Texas Department of Transportation that seat belts save lives.“With Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season approaching, we’re urging people to buckle their seat belts every time they get in their vehicle,” said TxDOT Executive
Courtesy Steve Helm, (Laredo, Texas)-Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) will host its annual Spring Games for nearly 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from Laredo Area and the three surrounding counties. Athletes will compete in SOTX’s most popular sport, Athletics (track and field). Athletes will compete in various Track & Field events, including: 10m Assisted Walk, 10m
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-McDonald’s recently presented six United ISD elementary schools with monetary donations for participating in the 5th annual Mc Teacher’s Night, which was held on Tuesday, April 5 at McDonald’s restaurant locations throughout the city. The popular fundraising program gives educators, students, parents, and friends an opportunity to earn money for their campuses
Courtesy Raul Leal, Alt. lane closures & 1 way traffic control in effect – Go slow, drive with caution LAREDO, Tx – On Monday, May 2, 2016, Anderson Columbia, Inc. will perform nighttime (9 p.m. and 7 a.m.) pavement overlay work on BU 277 from US 57/US 277 intersection to N. Ceylon St. in Eagle
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Five Lyndon B. Johnson High School students will represent Laredo, Texas and their alma mater at Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas to play Division 3 tennis. The student athletes signed letters of intent at a ceremony held at L.B.J.H.S. along side their teammates, peers, coach, and families. The honorees are
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Four United I.S.D. students were among those celebrated as Youths of the Month for May 2016. The monthly program recognizes high school students who excel in academics and volunteer to help our community. Teachers and counselors nominate students for the recognition. Host for the May 2016 ceremony and luncheon was Martin High School. Youth of The Month is sponsored in part by the U.S. Border Patrol, The Senate of Texas, United States Congress,
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-The much anticipated return and new concert by one of México’s most revered mariachi music groups, the Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán de Guadalajara, is this Saturday, April 30 at 8 p.m. at the Laredo Independent School District’s Civic Center, 2400 San Bernardo Avenue. Generous sponsorship for the event has been provided by
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to Alexander High School (AHS), senior Mariana “Manas” Avina, who signed a soccer scholarship with Texas A&M International University. Manas has been a soccer star since the age of five and is the first local athlete to be awarded a full soccer scholarship to continue playing locally. Avina played soccer
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