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Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos recently promoted two individuals to administrative positions in the District. Cynthia M. Ramirez will be the Executive Director of the Special Education Department and Raquel E. Alvarado will be the new Principal of Prada Elementary School. The decision was announced
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The 1st Annual George Washington Middle School (GWMS), Voice singing competition showcased the musical talents of 13 students. It was 6th grade student Kalina Lozano who won the coveted 1st place trophy along with a recording session at Guerra Communications. Second place winner Karla Vasquez and third place winner Zustin Gonzalez also
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to United South High School (USHS), seniors Justo Idrogo and Abigail Madrigal. Both students signed full-ride cross-country scholarships at TAMIU during a press conference held in the campus library on May 13, 2015. Coach Juan Salazar said that Justo Idrogo’s hard work and determination helped him become one of the best runners
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – Alert U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of entry stung an ill-fated and unusual smuggling attempt as they seized a cache of undeclared live queen and worker honey bees from a group of travelers in a pickup truck. “This interception of multiple colonies
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, LAREDO, Texas – An individual using multiple aliases, including Terry Mendoza Gonzalez, has been issuing checks to local restaurants, hotels and department stores with two different checking accounts. The names on the checking accounts are Terry, Fay & Keko’s Creative Cupcake Creations from Laredo, Texas and Panda Survey and Research Inc.
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Academic achievement, the demonstration of leadership skills, and involvement in the community have garnered the attention of McDonald’s Restaurants of Laredo and Ronald McDonald House Charities, so much so that five graduating seniors from United ISD were named recipients of the RMHC scholarship. The students were honored at a ceremony held
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – As Mother’s Day rapidly approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at South Texas ports of entry continue to conduct examinations and maintain vigilance to ensure that personal and commercial importations of flowers are free from insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industries
Courtesy Alex Meyer, In observance of Dia Del Niño, Arndt Elementary students filled 55 backpacks with school supplies, books, and personal hygiene products. The backpacks were donated to foster children serviced by Lutheran Social Services. This event was intended to educate students in giving back to the community. Principal Juanita Zepeda said that she is
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-In conjunction with the recent Area 21 Special Olympics, Salvador Garcia Middle hosted a ceremony to honor their FLS students who would participate in this years’ games. Each received their own crown, torch, olympic rings and medals.Special guests included FLS Teacher; Mrs. M. Tello, U. I. S. D. Executive Director to
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency responsible for securing U.S. ports of entry and international borders, is accepting applications nationwide for CBP officer positions at some air, land, and sea ports on the Southwest border and other select locations. The announcement will be open through May 11 or
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