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Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-For the upcoming holiday season, the United Independent School District will observe the following special schedule: -December 18, 2014 will be the last, full day for all students. Students are expected to arrive at school as regularly scheduled and will be dismissed at their usual time. -December 19,
Courtesy Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, TX – The Laredo Energy Arena welcomed excited fans of the romantic Christian Castro to enjoy a night full of surprises. Castro sang everything from “Lloran las Rosas” to songs from his new album “Viva el Principe”, a sensation that has had created a cult following success for over a
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, SOUTH TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at South Texas ports of entry are anticipating an increase in applications by Mexican travelers for the required I-94 permit during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. Mexican border crossing card (or “laser visa”) holders who plan
COURTESY RAUL LEAL, LAREDO, TX – Beginning Wednesday, December 10, 2014, motorists traveling FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) between Interamerica and Killam Blvd. can expect alternate lane closures. This traffic pattern will facilitate placement of barricades and concrete traffic barriers in preparation for the widening of the left turn lane at Killam Blvd. on
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Kind-hearted students of Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School’s Student Council and Dance Team Joined efforts to collect teddy bears for the Webb County Sheriff’s office Share-a-bear project. The Share-a-Bear Project is hosted by Webb County Sheriff’s Office with an effort to collect teddy bears (new or lightly used) for children who
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)- During the month of November, students from the United Engineering Technology Magnet Team (UETM), directed by Magnet teacher Laura M. Rodriguez, earned several award recognitions during tri-state competition held in Garland,Texas. The team competed against 60 advancing challengers from throughout Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Overall, the team ranked as
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized $7.5 million in liquid methamphetamine and cocaine at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge in two separate enforcement actions over the course of the weekend. “This is another example of the enforcement mindset and dedication from our CBP
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Tx)-On Jan 1, 2014 Gerardo Venegas was arrested on twelve violations of the law two of which were DWI and Accident Involving Injuries. On October 8, 2014 a grand jury issued an indictment charging Venegas with Intoxication Assault, Accident Involving Injury, and Aggravated Assault. Arraignment date was scheduled for December 4,
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-It’s that time of year again, time to register for United ISD’s Run, Walk, Zumba Master Class and Health Fair. The 5k Run, Walk and Health Fair will take place on January 10, 2015 at the Student Activity Complex located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. The Zumba Master Class will take
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Tx-Preparing students for possible dangerous situations is the focus of the personal empowerment safety education program called radKids. Since the Spring of 2012, the program has been taught to second grade students at all United I.S.D. elementary schools. Last year, Bonnie Garcia Elementary School decided to implement the curriculum with all
