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Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The University of Texas at Austin (UT) awarded two United ISD high school seniors with a surprise supplemental scholarship in the amount 0f $48,000.00 each. The scholarship is to be disbursed over the course of four years. United High School recipient Karla Velazquez will major in Business and minor in pre-med
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) offices have reopened effective Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2018 and all services have resumed. The Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library has also resumed its regular schedule, as has the Kinesiology, Wellness and Recreation Center also resumes regular hours Wednesday, Jan. 2. Spring Semester 2019 Registration continues online through UConnect. Students can
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-In an effort to enhance the public education of Laredoans, Dr. Michael A. Hochman, the local retina surgeon, and ophthalmologist, has donated monies to fund The 17th Annual Rochelle and Sidney Hochman Educational Support Grant, available for local public school teachers in both United Independent School District and the Laredo Independent School
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of New Year’s Day, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, December 31, 2018 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Webb County Sheriff’s Department administrative offices will also be closed. All emergency services will be available. Webb County residents wishing to conduct business with county departments
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Happy Holidays from Nye Elementary School! Kindergartners through fifth graders performed holiday-themed songs for a packed house during the campus’ annual winter program. Parents and teachers applauded with delight as each age group performed holiday themed songs, dances and skits.
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers executed a triple play this weekend, seizing a total of $4 million in methamphetamine in three separate enforcement actions. “Our CBP officers capped off a strong week of enforcement activity with a perfect triple play; $4 million in
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Muller Elementary School Principal Mayra Ramirez wagered to take a Polar Plungeif her students reached a fundraising goal of $500.00 for Special Olympics. Her students raised $515 for this great cause, and Ms. Ramirez stepped up to get soaked! The Polar Plunge is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics, and offers a unique opportunity for individuals and
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, Centeno Elementary recently celebrated the grand opening of Centenoville, a minitropolis within the school’s walls. For the 4th year in a row, Commerce Bank has sponsored the mini city designed to teach the students how to manage real world issues, all the while teaching them financial responsibility. Students can work as a bank
Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Ten United ISD 8th graders were among those recognized as outstanding students for December 2018. The top-performing students were honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and being excellent role models. This month’s recognition ceremony was hosted by George Washington Middle School. The program is sponsored in part by Friends of
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Team members from Laredo’s Nike outlet store dropped by Arndt elementary school to donate holiday surprises to Ms. Esmeralda Villarreal’s first grade class. Seventeen students received gifts such as tennis shoes, pants and t-shirts. The donation was made under the auspices of the NIKE Community Ambassador Program. “The program gives Nike store employees around the world an opportunity to support education in
