Archives for May 2019
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-A few graduates from the class of 2019 at United high school and J.B. Alexander high school traveled down memory lane when they visited Malakoff elementary school. Attired in their graduation caps and gowns, the seniors walked the halls, greeted students and shared fond memories of their first campus with teachers,
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX – The McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce have partnered to offer a $250 roundtrip airfare from McAllen to Mexico City via Aeromar Airlines. “McAllen Economic Development Corporation is happy to support McAllen International Airport and our great partner, Aeromar Airlines with this promotional offer. We are
The Big Jim’s Discount Liquor location on Guadalupe St. will be hosting a Johnnie Walker Blue Label Bottle Engraving Session this Friday May 31st for Father’s Day between the hours of 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. all bottles will be personalized on site this Friday. You can also purchase your bottle for engraving at the
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Over 340 Washington middle school students were rewarded with an opportunity to dunk Principal Beth Porter after satisfying reading challenge objectives for the school year. Several students attempted to release the dunk booth platform by hitting a target with softballs. After many “close calls”, Porter finally got dunkedwhen 6th grade student Osiel Muñoz threw the perfect
(Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos is pleased to announce Kristina Chapa as the new Principal of Finley Elementary. Ms. Chapa is a 25-year veteran with United ISD with an extensive background, both in the classroom and at the district and school administrative level. She earned a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary
United high school (UHS), senior Alejandra Aguirre has received commendations from the College Board for her performance on her Advanced Placement(AP),Spanish Language and Culture exam in 2018. Trevor Packer, Senior Vice President of AP and Instruction for the College Board, indicated that Alejandra’s superior performance on the exam fell into a select category. AP exams
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Program will serve at least 62 sites this year (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen ISD’s annual Summer Feeding Program will serve free, nutritious meals at participating feeding sites to children 18 years of age and under this summer. Meals will be provided at 62 sites, many of them twice per day. More sites could possibly
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United high school (UHS), senior Alejandra Aguirre has received commendations from the College Board for her performance on her Advanced Placement(AP),Spanish Language and Culture exam in 2018. Trevor Packer, Senior Vice President of AP and Instruction for the College Board, indicated that Alejandra’s superior performance on the exam fell into a
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Truthful declarations can help avoid delays during busy summer travel season WASHINGTON – As the summer travel season is among the busiest times at international airports and ports of entry across the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is offering tips for travelers to adopt when arriving to the United States.
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Earlier today, United South High School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the construction of the Precious Panthers Reading and Vegetable Garden. Lowe’s Home Improvement Store awarded the school with a $4,000 grant to cover costs of the garden. Precious Panthers (Intellectually Disabled Students) are enjoying the opportunity to work together
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