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U.S. Customs and Border Protection along with TAMIU Announce CBP Officer Student Trainee Internship Program Launch in Laredo 

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO, Texas – Management from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Laredo Field Office, together with Dr. Pablo Arenaz, president of Texas A&M International University, (TAMIU) today announced the launch of a CBP Officer Student Trainee Internship Program in Laredo. Interns who successfully meet and complete all program and hiring requirements can be

UISD VITA Program Earns Accolade from IRS

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD’s  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), program was recognized by Mr. Juan Carrizales  during a recent press conference held  at the SAC auditorium. Carrizales is a Senior IRS Consultant who has worked with the VITA program since its inception at the District.VITA  provides free income tax preparation services for families who have household incomes under $54,000.00. All

United ISD Students Qualify for Duke Gifted Program

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Four United ISD students have been formally invited to join the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), 7th Grade Talent Search.Alyssa Palacios from United South Middle School, Rachel Leija from Trautmann Middle School, and two State Grand Champions– Jocelyn Reyes from United South Middle School, and Nathalie Garcia from Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School were recognized by the TIP program as a result

United Middle School STEM Academy Students Present “Foot Orthosis” Designs

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-After two weeks of research and three classes to complete Project Lead the Way, United Middle School Science Technology, Engineering and Math (USTEM), 6th grade students presented their foot orthosis designs to three Physician Assistants from Laredo Sports Medicine for evaluation. The challenge was to create a foot orthosis for a child with cerebral palsy within specific parameters. Project

Laredo Border Patrol Recognizes Youth of the Month for September 2018

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-For over 30 years the Laredo Sector Border Patrol has recognized local high school students who exemplify good character, stellar grades, and the fortitude to help create a better community with their Youth of the Month. This new school year is no different. United ISD is proud to present the first four outstanding Youth of September,

FIESTA DE PALMAS ANNOUCES VOLADORES DE PAPANTLA, A GRAVITY-DEFYING POLE ACROBATICS PERFORMANCE GROUP

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The performance group is one of several cultural acts scheduled for next weekend’s event.  Attendees of McAllen’s Inaugural Fiesta de Palmas will be treated to ‘The Danza de los Voladores,’ or the Dance of the Flyers, a centuries-old traditional Mexican dance. The dance is performed by indigenous groups of Mexico and

TAMIU Hosts A&M Chancellor’s Summit on Teacher Education

Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-Faculty and educators from throughout The Texas A&M University System will be at Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) campus this weekend for the 9th Annual Chancellor’s Summit on Texas Education, Sunday, Sept. 23 and Monday, Sept. 24. The two day-event is focused this year on educating teacher preparation faculty on ways to

McAllen Mayor Adds Fuel to the Fire of Texas Taco War Debate

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)_The City of McAllen has stood on the sidelines long enough, laughing at the outlandish claims coming from cities just up the road from the Rio Grande Valley and has decided to do something about it.  For over a year now, cities such as San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and even, ahem…Austin,

George Washington Middle School Library Receives $2000.00 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Youth Literacy

Courtesy Alex Meyer,  (Laredo, Texas)-The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the George Washington Middle School (GWMS), Library a $2000.00 grant to support youth literacy. Awarded annually at the beginning of the academic school year, the grant helps to support teachers, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the 44 states that Dollar General serves.      The grant will

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