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Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, joined by Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Homeland Security component leadership, presented the DHS Secretary’s Award to 329 DHS employees from across the country for their extraordinary service and outstanding contributions to the Department and the Nation.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine middle school students from UISD were among those chosen as Outstanding 8th graders for the month of November 2015. The top students were honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and being good role models. This month’s ceremony was hosted by United South Middle School. The Outstanding 8th Grader of The Month Program is sponsored in part by Friends of
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Field Office announced today that Gregory Alvarez, formerly the area port director, Blaine, Wash. Port of Entry, has entered on duty as port director for Laredo Port of Entry. Alvarez succeeds Joseph Misenhelter, who had served as acting port director since July 2014 and most
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Five of United ISD’s Police officers receive their certification to become Field Training Officers “FTO” for the district. The officers took part in a three-day intensive course conducted by the Laredo Police Department. They learned the skills they need to train other officers in the field. “We give them the tools they
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD participates at the annual red ribbon parade rally held at LISD Civic Center hosted by the Webb County Community Coalition of SCAN. UISD continues to work together to protect our children from the dangers of alcohol and drugs. The event featured special speaker, Mrs. Geneva “Mica” Camarena the widow of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena,
Courtesy Veronica Yunes, (Laredo, Texas)-McDonald’s Restaurants of Laredo recently presented nine United ISD elementary schools with their checks for participating in McTeacher’s Night.McTeacher’s Night is a popular and visible fundraising program that takes place in McDonald’s restaurants where educators, students, parents, and friends are invited to their assigned McDonald’s location to “work” and raise money
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Elysian Social Club announced the Community Role Models for October 2015 during a ceremony at the Webb County Courthouse. The event honored students from Laredo’s public and private high schools. Four UISD students were among the honorees to receive the recognition, which is based
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas — As the U.S.-México border community prepares for the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de Los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and disease, such
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United South High School (USHS), Mariachi Imperial received a donation of $1000.00 for the purchase of additional uniforms during the ribbon cutting/grand opening celebration for Laredo’s newest Stripes store located at 4320 State Highway. The highlight of the event was a live performance by the mariachi group. Stripes public relations manager Piper
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of October as National Bullying Prevention Month, UISD’s Curriculum and Instruction Department showed their support bywearing some of the superhero costumes and shirts that serve as anti-bullying icons for the District.
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