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Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-United Way of Laredo held their kick-off luncheon where UISD administrators heard from special guest speaker Dana LaMon. Although he has been blind since the age of four, LaMon excelled in grade school and obtained his undergraduate degree from Yale University and law degree from the University of Southern California. At
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Tx)Laredo’s Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is moving up in rankings just published by U.S. News and World Report in its “2015 Best Colleges Rankings.” TAMIU was ranked No. 20 in Top Public Schools Regional Universities, West, up from last year’s ranking of 35. Approximately 1800 universities were surveyed. The
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On September 11, 2014, Finley Elementary school combined their PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System)/Leadership rally with a Patriots Day salute to the heroes of 9-11. Principal Joe Garza led students, teachers and staff in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge before reviewing the rules of conduct for
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-What a treat it was for students at United South High School when UISD League of Legends luminary A.J. Mayers (inducted in 2014) returned to his alma mater to give a series of lectures about his life in the entertainment industry and his most recent novel entitled Black Sheep’s Meadow. Mayers
Courtesy Brenda Medina, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – The Webb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in collecting new stuffed animals for children in Laredo and Webb County.The Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit will be holding the teddy bear drive during the 3rd Annual Share-a-Bear Project Kick-Off on Saturday, September 13, from
Courtesy Alex Meyer, Mariely Guadiana, a 5th grade student at Finley Elementary School, traveled to Miami, Florida during the week of August 25th, 2014 to compete in a singing competition hosted by television personality Don Francisco on Univision’s weekly Sabado Gigante program. Ms. Guadiana competed against two other performers and won the top prize of
(Laredo, Tx)-The Christen Middle School 7th Grade Gold Football Team started their season with a win over rivals Lamar Middle School scoring the only touchdown of the game early in the fourth quarter to win by a score of 6-0. The game was played on Saturday morning at the Kawas Elementary Football Field.
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO – Weather permitting on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for approximately two weeks, alternate lane closures will be in effect on northbound IH 35 between the Callahan Interchange at mile marker #27 to the Webb/La Salle Co. line at mile marker #38. This traffic pattern
(Laredo, Tx)-The United South Middle School 7th Grade Football Team starts off their season with a victory monday afternoon at the U.I.S.D. Student Activity Center taking on Los Obispos Middle School Wildcats. The Wildcats were the first to score but it was all Leopards after that taking the first game of the season.
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Due to a Districtwide Professional Development Day, school will not be in session for students on Monday, September 15, 2014. However, all United Independent School District Campuses and Administrative Offices will be open during normal business hours. Additionally, the UISD Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders will be open
