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Archives for August 2018

Texas Education Agency A – F Accountability System Gives United ISD an A Rating

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD is proud to be named among the top school districts in the state of Texas, earning an “A” for Overall Performance.  According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Districts earn an A for Exemplary Performance when they serve most students well in high academic achievement and/or appropriate academic growth.

CBP Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry Seize More Than $600K in Cocaine

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry recently seized over $600,000 in cocaine in one enforcement action. “This seizure demonstrates a great example of teamwork from our CBP officers,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.  “Our

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry This Week Apprehend North Texas Man with Warrant for Murder

Courtesy Margie Garza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Thursday apprehended a North Texas man who had turned himself in to face a pending felony warrant on a murder charge. “Our frontline officers have a sworn duty to uphold our border security mission

CBP to Designate Gateway to the Americas Bridge Vehicular Traffic as SENTRI-only during Weekday Mornings

Courtesy Margie Garza,  LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Laredo Port of Entry advised that effective Monday, Aug. 20 northbound vehicular traffic processed at Gateway to the Americas Bridge will be SENTRI/Trusted Traveler only from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. during weekday mornings. “In order to provide greater service to our Trusted Traveler program

COSTCO Wholesale Depot of Laredo Brings Big Smiles to United ISD Students

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-Thanks to Costco Wholesale Depot of Laredo, 500 UISD Students from Muller and Cuellar Elementary have brand new backpacks.  Costco General Manager Eric Brynteson and his family presented the backpacks, which were filled with generous amounts of school supplies. “ It gives us great pleasure to continue Costco’s commitment to be active

UISD and Powell Watson Motors Group Formally Announce 4th Annual Golf Fundraiser

Courtesy Alex Meyer, The Powell Watson Motors Auto Group hosted a United ISD press conference at their Mercedes-Benz dealership for the announcement of the 4th annual Golf Tournament “FORE” Our Students. During the press conference, owner Jonathan Watson presented a check in the amount of $15,000 to get this year’s fundraising effort underway. The company

United ISD Campuses Prepare for New School Year

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)In preparation for the 2018-2019 school year, teachers and faculty members from Zaffirini and Roosevelt elementary school held a workshop to exchange ideas about teaching strategies and techniques. All schools across in the district are looking forward to welcoming students back to class. The first day of school at United ISD

CBP Officers Seize $159K in Heroin at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry recently seized $159,000 in heroin hidden within a vehicle. “I congratulate the CBP officers for their vigilance and dedication to the border security mission,” said (A) Port Director Eugene Crawford, Laredo Port

UISD Police Department Hosts 8th Annual Awards Ceremony

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the UISD Police department hosted their 8th Annual Police Awards ceremony to recognize some special individuals. Police Chief Ray Garner said that the awards ceremony is an opportunity to thank individuals who have excelled in their duties to make the District safe. “ I am grateful to have so many fine police

McAllen Earns Top 10 Spot on U.S. Boomtowns List

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Population, construction and new business growth, coupled with rising wages and lower unemployment over past five years keys to ranking  (McAllen, Texas)_The United States of America has always been the land of opportunity and each part of the country has seen its share of prosperity: a boom thanks to an agricultural, industrial

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