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Courtesy Veronica Cantu, To get students excited about reading, Salvador Garcia Middle School Librarian Loida Korrody asked students to think of a theme for the Fall and Spring bookfair. The students picked a “fiesta” theme and brought in traditional Mexican zarapes and decorated the library in festive colors. While the students were browsing and shopping
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Education Committee announced the School Bell Awards Program at the United Independent School District Student Activity Complex this morning. Several people were in attendance to formally kick off the recognition program that honors educators from the United and Laredo Independent School Districts, private and charter schools, Laredo Community College and
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Spring Break Family Fun activities at the Laredo Public Library (Laredo, TX ) The Laredo Public Library would like to invite parents to bring their children to enjoy some spring break family fun with some fun-filled story time, arts and crafts and other holiday activities over the break. Simply stop by the
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Operation Clean-Up” hits District II Laredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on FRIDAY, February 28, 2014 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District II educating about and enforcing City of Laredo codes. The campaign will encompass the following southeast neighborhood: from Pine to Zacatecas Street,
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)- The Read Across America Cat-a-Van tour made its first national stop at United ISD’s Muller Elementary on February 25th. The tour is the result of a joint effort between the National Education Association (N.E.A.) Texas State Teachers Association (TS.T.A.), and national sponsor Renaissance Dental. The mission of the tour is to
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-The Salinas Eagles cheerleaders competed against local and out of town schools at the Cheer Power Southern Nationals on Feb. 7 and 8 in San Antonio, Texas. The team effort paid off for the Eagles when they emerged as Cheer Power Grand Champions. Each team member was awarded a Grand Champion
(Laredo, Tx)- Local Schools and businesses participated this past saturday in the WBCA Grand Parade. Crowds gathered early to find a good spot to view the annual event which had over 170 entries this year.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Four students (one from each U.I.S.D. high school) earned the distinction of being named Youth of the Month for February 2014. The monthly programs recognizes local high school students who excel in academics and participate in extracurricular and community service activities. Teachers and counselors nominate students for the honor. This month’s
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Initiative hosted by City of Laredo departments, intended to cut down on vector-borne diseases (Laredo, TX ) West Nile. Dengue. Unsightly brown field dumping sites. Overpowering odors. Sometimes even, degradation of the river’s water quality. These are just a few of the potential health hazards that the city of Laredo faces when
Courtesy Miriam Menchaca, LAREDO, TX – The Laredo Chamber of Commerce hosted Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to a roundtable discussion over lunch on Tuesday, February 18. Mayorkas was in town to join in the announcement of the recent approval of $62 M for infrastructure development at Laredo’s downtown bridges. Also joining
