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Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Mike Garza, Associate Superintendent for Support Services, honored the different employees who have reached 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service with United ISD. Special recognition was presented to those employees who have been with UISD for 30 years. UISD is a proud equal opportunity employer and recognizes that the
Jose Sanz, The $2 million federal community project funding was requested through the FY23 appropriations process Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that he requested $2 million in community project funding for the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) and the City of Laredo to restore a segment of the Rio Grande
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on the nationwide baby formula shortage: “The current supply chain shortage of baby formula disproportionately affects women and children from underserved communities: about half of infant formula sold nationwide is purchased with WIC (Women, Infant and Children) benefits, which restrict the
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Board Members Javier Montemayor, Jr. and Aliza Flores Oliveros – along with Trautmann and Garcia, Attorneys at Law, and PNC Bank sponsored a National School Nurse Day celebration at the SAC. Nurses from throughout the district were all smiles as they dropped by for a complimentary lunch and goody
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Alexander High School senior Julian Verastegui signed his track and field scholarship for Our Lady Of The Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Julian has plans to study criminal justice and business.
Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo, in partnership with the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and Laredo College Economic Development Center, proclaimed National Economic Development Week from May 9 to May 13, 2022. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers
Courtesy Dana Youngentob, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a federal grant of $135,000 that will support efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize existing communities, sustain neighborhoods, and create jobs throughout Webb and Zapata Counties. The funding will be used to support homeownership education, foreclosure counseling services, and access to
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD’s 2021-2022 Employee Awards Banquet was hosted at Elias Herrera Middle School and featured entertainment by the Elias Herrera Middle School Jazz Band under the direction of Jorge Garcia. Highlights of the evening included awards for Teachers Of The Year, Paraprofessional Employees of The Year, and Auxiliary Employees Of The Year.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The It’s Time Texas organization awarded this year’s ITT Community Challenge top winners and once again, McAllen was at the top of the podium stand. McAllen won the Large City Category for the fifth year in a row, and for the fourth year in a row, earned the most points amongst
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On May 3, 2022, seniors at the United South Magnet School for Global Business and Advance Technology visited the World Trade Bridge and were given an opportunity to make ‘Real World’ connections to theoretical concepts. The visit was particularly noteworthy for students enrolled in Logistics and Distribution classes leading to a
