Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo Regional Food Bank President Adolfo Gonzalez presented a trophy of appreciation to the staff and students at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School (L.B.V.M.S.), for their donation of 787 pounds of canned goods and a $1000.00 check to the food bank. “I think it’s wonderful that our youngest citizens are civic

Young and gifted classical pianist Eros Rangel recently made his debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall this past September. Eros, a 16 year old junior at Alexander high school, garnered first-place honors at the hall’s XII Sonatina and Sonata International Youth Piano Competition on September 17, 2016.  He competed by performing  Johannes Brahms’ Rhapsody No. 2

Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The annual Pumpkin Patch Contest at Muller Elementary School gives students an opportunity to showcase their creativity. Students in grades Pre-k through 5th are grouped into teams. Each team selects a book, then renders characters from the literature using a variety of materials, including pumpkins. Teachers and faculty work closely with students to help them develop their projects The annual Pumpkin Patch Contest is designed

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Students from United South High School took part in Red Ribbon Week activities during the week of October 24-28.  Members from Student Council reached out to local law enforcement agencies such as United ISD’s Chief of Police Clemente Camarillo, Officers David Martinez and Penny Longoria as well as Ezequiel Mancha, District Attorney Investigator.  Officers spoke about

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas-United ISD: The “Home of the Mighty Toros,” Newman Elementary School, is going to be more comfortable with the expansion of the school cafeteria and corridor enclosure – thanks to construction projects that were made possible by voters who approved the school bond in 2013. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was