LaredoBuzz.Com on Facebook
LaredoBuzz.Com on Twitter
LaredoBuzz.Com on Instagram
RSS Feed
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-When Oregon State University student Karla Garcia decided to conduct a fundraiser for the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF), she set off a wave of support at her home-town Finley elementary school. Her Mother, Martha Garcia, is a 5th grade teacher at Finley elementary school. Upon learning about her daughters’ efforts, Martha
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-June 2nd, 2014 will always be cherished by three Alexander high school athletes students who signed their scholarships during a ceremony held inside the campus’ Dazzler studio. Gabriel Sanchez and Rudy Gaona signed their baseball scholarships for Laredo Community College. Between their sophomore and senior years at Alexander, Sanchez and Gaona
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The educational journey for over 2,800 United Independent School District high school students has led them to the great moment of distinction – graduation. And the District is busy finalizing details for the upcoming ceremonies that will take place June 6 and 7 at the Laredo Energy Arena, located at 6700
Courtesy Yanira Deleon, (Laredo, Tx)-Isidro R. Alaniz Jr., a junior at United High School, has been selected to be among 1,000 attendees at West Point’s prestigious Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) this summer. More than 6,000 juniors nationwide applied to SLE, which offers outstanding high school juniors the opportunity to experience life at West Point.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, United South middle schools’ 7th grade Math teacher Karina Cienfuegos was all smiles when representatives from the Laredo Federal Credit Union (LFCU), KGNS –TV/ Telemundo and the CW Channel dropped by her classroom with great news. Accompanied by Superintendent Roberto J. Santos and United South Middle School Principal Roylin Wilson, Cienfuegos was
Courtesy Alex Meyer, Earlier this month, second graders at all 26 UISD elementary campuses held their own Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), fundraisers efforts, which consisted of selling decorative mobiles and participating in school Hop-a-Thons. Muller elementary emerged as the top UISD elementary school with a grand total of $1,343.86. The funds will be used to
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Ezra Flores, a 6th grader at Clark Middle School, is one of two South Texas students recently chosen to receive a USTA (United States Tennis Association), University of Texas Longhorn Summer Camp Scholarship. Students from across the state of Texas competed for the scholarship by composing a tennis related essay. Katy
Courtesy Veronica Cantu It’s Fishing Time: Webb County Judge Danny Valdez and various sponsors announced the 20th Annual Fishing Derby for students with special needs. The event gives students and their families an enjoyable day at Lake Casa Blanca State Park to catch fish. Present at the press conference announcement were students and representatives from
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Getting more information on college: Kasey Moreno, a United High School senior, stops to talk with Laura Chapa, a Texas A&M International University Success Mentor, during her lunch hour at the campus. Moreno was able to get information on various degree programs that are offered, financial aid, and estimated costs of expenses
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-With their lunch in hand, families of Newman Elementary School enjoyed the annual family picnic where all enjoyed eating with their children. The event was all part of promoting the importance of parental involvement. Pictured at the picnic is the Martinez family. From left to right, is: Gabriel Martinez, dad; Christian,
