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Archives for January 2019

LBJ Early College High School Wins Best PSA

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)- United ISD is pleased to announce that LBJ Early College students, under the direction of Ms. Cynthia Gallardo, have won the title of Best PSA for the 9th Annual Rio Research Roundup.  For the past nine years, the Rio Grande International Study Center has hosted the Rio Research Roundup where students from the

Author Shawn Elliott Russell Visits Two United ISD Middle Schools

Courtesy Alex Meyer,   (Laredo, Texas)-Author and motivational speaker Shawn Elliott Russell recently visited the Los Obispos and Washington Middle School campuses to make presentations based oh his book entitled “Be Still, Little Tree, Be Still”.  The author wrote the book after overcoming anxiety and health issues that left him jobless, home-bound, and terrified. “I was desperate

Big Jim’s Discount Liquor Offers Great Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

(Laredo, Texas)-Big Jim’s Discount Liquor Store has great Valentine’s Day Gift ideas. Visit the location at 3702 S. Zapata Hwy. and start making your purchases today. For product availability  or information on their beer kegs call 956-723-4686.  Big Jim’s Discount Liquor Store has two locations available for you at  3702 S. Zapata Hwy. 956-723-4686 and

CBP Officers Seize Nearly $1 Million in Unreported Currency at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers Juarez-Lincoln Bridge recently seized nearly $1 million in unreported currency hidden within a passenger vehicle during an outbound examination. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain resolute vigilance in both the inbound and outbound environments and their attention to detail helped to detect

Metro McAllen Seeks Feedback to Better Serve Customers

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Move McAllen online survey will seek ideas, concerns and opinions  (McAllen, Texas)-Metro McAllen, the City of McAllen’s public transportation service, is dedicated to connecting people to their community by providing the best transit service possible. With eight total fixed routes and complimentary Paratransit Services, getting people to their destinations safely and as

United ISD’s Youth of the Month for January 2019

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo Sector Border Patrol held a ceremony to honor students awarded the distinction of being named January’s Youth of the Month.  The Border Patrol has been honoring high school students who stand out among their peers for over 31 years.  United ISD is exceptionally proud of these four exemplary students for

McAllen Public Library awarded Family Place Expansion Grant

Courtesy Xochit Mora,  McALLEN, Tx – The McAllen Public Library has been announced as a recipient of the 2019 Family Place Library Expansion Grant for the Lark Library Branch. The goal of the program is to encourage library branches to expand the programming and services of a Family Place Library environment. Following the successful implementation of McAllen

McAllen Public Library and Workforce Solutions Invite the Public to Job Fair

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Public Library, in partnership with Workforce Solutions, invites the public to Job Fair 2019 on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library, located at 4301 N. 23rd Street. Attendees will get to connect with employers from several different companies, fill out printed and

UISD’s Zumba Master Class Fundraiser Slated for Saturday January 26! Yahoo / Inbox

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD’d 80’s themed Zumba Master Class will take place on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the Cherish Center (Former Alexander 9th grade campus), in the gymnasium, located at 8800 McPherson Road.*     Pre- Registration for the class is $20.00 per person. Participants may download the registration form online at https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/1556/zumba-walk-registration-form-2019b.pdf. The completed form and pre-registration payment

City of McAllen to Delay Utility Bills, Waive Late Fees for Federal Employees

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Late fees and other penalties to be dismissed while shut down continues  (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen will be delaying utility payments and other related City of McAllen fees that are included in the utility bills, including for sanitation services and drainage fees, for McAllen resident federal employees during the government shut

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