Archives for May 2018
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)- United South High School’s 9th grade students gathered to commemorate the first time capsule and tree planting ceremony. This event represents the Class of 2021 and will be known as the first class to contribute to its campus and it’s environment. The time capsule is set to be unearthed in 2031,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Alexander high school (AHS), senior Alan Mauricio signed his letter of intent to play NCAA Division 1 Soccer at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. Mauricio is active in National Honors Society, HOSA, Amnesty International, Robotics and was the kicker for the AHS football team. He also
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)_The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos named Mrs. Michelle Cantú as the new Principal for Ruiz Elementary School effective the 2018-2019 school year. The formal appointment was made on May 17, 2018. Mrs. Cantú is a native Laredoan and graduated from Texas A&M International University with Bachelor of
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents in Laredo, Texas on May 17 apprehended eight more illegal aliens from the country of Bangladesh in two separate incidents. The subjects were encountered after illegally crossing the Rio Grande River in south Laredo. The Laredo Sector Border Patrol continues to have the highest apprehension of
Courtesy Richard Pauza, HEBBRONVILLE, Texas –U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Hebbronville Station rescued three illegal aliens at a ranch near Hebbronville, Texas. On May 17, 2018 Jim Hogg County Sheriff’s deputies relayed to agents a 911 call regarding three lost aliens. Agents from the Hebbronville Station were dispatched to the general location and shortly
Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry recently apprehended three pedestrians in connection with the seizure of alleged methamphetamine with a street value of $331,000 hidden within cans of produce. “Our frontline officers continue to maintain vigilance while conducting their inspections
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County District Attorney’s Office has secured a guilty plea in its case against Andres Chavez, Nubia Chavez and Alma Davila in connection to illegal gambling operations. On June 7, 2017, Laredo Police Department Narcotic/Vice Division began an investigation of illegal gambling activities of known and unknown suspects that
Courtesy Yvette Trevino, (Laredo, Texas)-The John B. Alexander High Bulldogs Baseball Team will go head to head with the McHigh Bulldogs in a Class 6A Regional Quarterfinals playoff series at Roma High School Athletics Complex. The winner of this series will advance to the Regional Semifinals. United ISD would like to share the following information with
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-United South High School (USHS), senior Vanessa Carranza was recently announced as a winner in the Career Safe National Safety Essay Scholarship Contest. Ms. Carranza’s essay demonstrated how a 10 hour Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), training course has been beneficial to her and her loved ones. An excerpt from her essay states
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, (McAllen, Texas)-The Run, Ride and Share campaign is organizing its 5th National Ride of Silence along McAllen roadways on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 6 p.m. and wheels down at 7 p.m. The group will meet at The Monitor’s parking lot at 1400 E. Nolana Avenue in McAllen. Over the past
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