Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Andres Lara, also known as the Cuban Guy, is a highly esteemed motivational speaker who at 16 years of age left Cuba without his parents to come to the United States. Upon arrival he was homeless and had no money or English speaking skills, yet managed to become a millionaire by

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, Newman Elementary students renewed their vows to stay away from drugs by reciting a pledge before visiting judge Oscar R. Liendo. The pledge ceremony was followed by a parade around the perimeter of the campus, during which the students displayed their “say no to drugs”

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-To help bring holiday joy to some of United ISD’s under privileged children, Toys“R”Us has donated toys for UISD’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive.  “We are eager to find ways to give back to those less fortunate and be a part of their Christmas joy,” Said Pete Lugo, Store Manager.    

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-The United Independent School District Transportation Department observed “National School Bus Safety Week” with LISD by participating in a bus parade that started at United ISD’s Student Activity Complex (SAC)and concluded at the LISD Civic Center. Each District transported students from their respective Districts to attend proclamation honors in the auditorium.

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Three United ISD High Schools won a Superior Rating at the Music Region XIV UIL Marching Contest that was held on Saturday at the Student Activity Complex. The campuses that received a 1st Division or Superior Rating were: United South, Alexander, and United High Schools.  The Lyndon B. Johnson High School

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-Employees of United ISD complied with “warrants,” executed by United ISD Police Department in efforts to raise money for annual Christmas toy drive.   Employees were served with a “warrant,” taken to the “UISD Jail House,” and stood before the “judge” to declare their innocence.  All “Jail & Bail Arrests” were made

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas:  Centeno Elementary School students invited Texas A&M International University student athletes to join them as they recognized National School Lunch Week.  This year’s theme was “Get in the Game with School Lunch.” The event emphasized the importance of eating healthy foods that are offered daily for free at all UISD