Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Today, 341st District Court Judge Beckie Palomo presided over five cases that related to drug abuse during the Courts in Schools hearings at Alexander High School. One particular defendant received a four-year prison sentence for what could have been a four-year college degree. After hearing Palomo announce his sentence, the remorseful inmate

(Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Honors Choir out did themselves at the special event held at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium on December 1, 2016. The Honors Choir is comprised of students from 3rd, 4th, 5th grades representing all of the District’s 27 elementary schools. They performed in front of a packed audience and got everyone

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United High School (U.H.S.) senior Jose T. Munoz was joined by his parents to sign his cross-country scholarship to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas. Munoz has been a member of the Longhorn cross-country team for the past four years,and became a qualifier this year. Coach

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Hispanic Heritage Award identifies, inspires, promotes and prepares Latino leaders through national leadership, cultural, educational and workforce programs. The Awards are considered among the highest honors for Hispanics. Approximately 10,000 applications are collected from qualified seniors who have an average GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students receive grants for education

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, United ISD is preparing for its 6th annual“Run Wild For Scholars 5K Run/Walk and Untamed Zumba Master Class.” They are two events on two separate occasions for the same cause. The ​5K Run/Walk will honor First Responders, Military and the memory of two educators Adriana Rodriguez and Karina Villarreal.Adriana Rodriguez taught 2nd grade at Ruiz Elementary School And Karina Villarreal taught at St. Augustine Elementary School, however started her