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RSS FeedCourtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX– The City of McAllen is holding a special election run-off for registered voter residents of McAllen City Commission District 1 on Saturday, March 3, 2018, to fill the unexpired term of District 1 Commissioner Richard Cortez who resigned to run for another office. Today is the last day for Early
Courtesy Rocio Moore, A pair of middle school students from Clark Middle School are making their mark and gaining recognition along the way. Luis Velasco and Mariely Guadiana are the latest students to accomplish feats only kids their age can dream about. Velasco, who plays the clarinet for the mighty Husky Band, was among the
Add NewCourtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Police Department welcomed 5 new officers during a pinning ceremony held on Friday, February 23. The induction boosted the district’s police force to a total of 81officers. In order to fortify the level of safety at all campuses, the United ISD Police Department has developed plans to hire
Courtesy Rocio Moore, Colonel Santos Benavides Elementary can expect to see a familiar face replacing outgoing Principal Dr. Villarreal. Current Assistant Principal, Dr. Adriana Vela, was recently selected as the new Principal at Colonel Santos Benavides Elementary. The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos voted to install Dr. Vela
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-For over 30 years the Laredo Sector Border Patrol has recognized local high school students who exemplify good character, stellar grades, and the fortitude to help create a better community with their Youth of the Month. In a wonderful ceremony at J.W. Nixon High School eleven students were recognized for their
Courtesy Rocio Moore, During the week of February 19, 2018, Texas A&M International University hosted its 8th series of STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math), symposiums. The annual series of classroom activities is designed to expose Laredo and surrounding area high school students to STEM fields of study and career opportunities. Students from UISD, LISD and
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-Twenty-one students from Senator Judith Zaffirini Elementary School (ZES) are now part of the prestigious National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). In a ceremony hosted by ZES, both students and parents were enlightened by honorary guest speaker, Texas State Senator, Judith Zaffirini. Senator Zaffirini recited words of encouragement and self-motivation as she
Courtesy Yvette Treviño, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD is proud to announce the selection of Jose Coss, as the Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach for United South High School. “We are delighted to announce Jose Coss as the newest member to the Mighty Panther Family at United South High School,” stated Roberto J. Santos, Superintendent for United ISD.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, UISD’s 5th Annual District-Wide Math Bee saw no shortage of fierce competition as students in grades 2 thru 5 faced off for the top spot in their division at UISD’s SAC auditorium. A total of 87 students (3 from each UISD elementary campus), competed in 3 divisions. Cynthia Rodriguez,Executive Director for Elementary Education, said that she was pleased
Courtesy Yvette Trevino, (Laredo, Texas)- “Together Everyone Achieves More” was the sentiment echoed by administrators and staff from both United ISD and Laredo ISD at a joint press conference . Both districts united as one to inform parents whose children participate in Bilingual/ESL Programs of upcoming language assessments students will be taking starting this week.
