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.  In a wonderful ceremony at J.W. Nixon High School eleven students were recognized for their

Courtesy Rocio Moore,   (Laredo, Texas)-Twenty-one students from Senator Judith Zaffirini Elementary School (ZES) are now part of the prestigious National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). In a ceremony hosted by ZES, both students and parents were enlightened by honorary guest speaker, Texas State Senator, Judith Zaffirini.  Senator Zaffirini recited words of encouragement and self-motivation as she

Courtesy Alex Meyer, UISD’s 5th Annual  District-Wide Math Bee saw no shortage of fierce competition as students in grades 2 thru 5 faced off for the top spot in their division at UISD’s SAC auditorium. A total of 87 students (3 from each UISD elementary campus), competed in 3 divisions.   Cynthia Rodriguez,Executive Director for Elementary Education, said that she was pleased

Courtesy Yvette Trevino, (Laredo, Texas)- “Together Everyone Achieves More” was the sentiment echoed by administrators and staff from both United ISD and Laredo ISD at a joint press conference . Both districts united as one to inform parents whose children participate in Bilingual/ESL Programs of upcoming language assessments students will be taking starting this week.

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Sarah Panzau, a motivational speaker visited United ISD’s four high school campuses to talk to our students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and the consequences that come with bad decision-making.  By sharing her story, she hopes to impress upon audiences the importance of making the right choices, to not