Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s Johnson High School FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter signed their official Charter and became an official national Chapter. This is a two-year process that includes a leadership workshop as part of a 15-step requirement. The Johnson High School FFA Chapter began three years ago with only 60 members,

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-McGruff the Crime Dog and his partners Officer Jose Ceballos, Officer Dora Jalomo, and Officer Cesar Gutierrez dropped by Centeno Elementary to bring some fun and good advice to first-grade students. McGruff promoted safety tips for Halloween and reminded students to have their parents check their goodies before eating them. He

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Centeno elementary school held its first perfect attendance drawing. Two students and one staff member received great prizes during a random drawing that included the names of Centeno students and employees who achieved perfect attendance for the first six weeks of the school year. Prizes included a “Beatspill” bluetooth speaker,

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United high school 9th-grade students in Coach Daniel Gomez’s health class have been doing an excellent job promoting Social Emotional Learning. S.E.L. is the process of developing skills that are vital for success at school, work, and life in general. “I asked my students to collaborate as teams so they could

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-With elections on the horizon, United ISD is hosting voter registration drives at all four of its high school campuses. Many United ISD seniors will cast their first votes in 2022, and registration drives facilitate a convenient way for our youngest citizens to partake of our great democracy.” Young people can have a positive impact

Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Late yesterday afternoon, United ISD received a tip regarding an alleged shooting that was to occur at United South High School. United ISD Police Department conducted a wellness check/investigation and found no viable threat. However, the United ISD Police Department will mobilize a heightened security presence in the days to come at

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Arndt elementary students dressed up in red, white, and blue clothing to remember the first responders and victims of September 11, 2001. Laredo’s hometown hero, Marine Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, was also honored for serving his country and ultimate sacrifice. The day’s patriotic activities were coordinated by Principal Juanita

Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-A surprise visit brought smiles and excitement to some Freedom Elementary School students. Superintendent David H. Gonzalez visited a few classrooms to get a closer look on how the new school year is shaping up from the students themselves. Mr. Gonzalez was eagerly welcomed by the students in Ms. Gonzalez’s Kindergarten

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-September is designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In observance, Arndt elementary students are conveying messages of support for everyone who is struggling with the affliction. As part of their campaign, students are wearing yellow and gold clothing/ribbons every Friday throughout the month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by