Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United high school (U.H.S.) senior and soccer player Cesar Guerrero Jr. was beaming with Longhorn pride as he inscribed his name to a Letter of Intent from Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The momentous occasion took place in the campus library, where Cesar was accompanied by his family, teammates, coaches and

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, End of School Year is quickly approaching which means proms are near!  (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD is hosting Prom Project 2014, dedicated to collecting formal dress attire, new or gently used, to help high school students prepare for prom.  Individuals have an opportunity to donate new or gently used formal dresses and suits

  Courtesy Alex Meyer, United South high school welcomed guest speaker Mr. Romeo Rodriguez on Tuesday, April 8.  Rodriguez spoke to students about self – esteem and how it acts as a driving force to personal choices.  Mr. Rodriguez drew on his personal experiences to illustrate how working in the service of others helped him

  Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Shattered Dreams Event To Take Place:  City of Laredo Police Officer Abraham H. Diaz, Jr. (left) addresses a group of first responders at the last planning meeting for the upcoming Shattered Dreams event.  Shattered Dreams is an educational experience that targets teens and reminds them about the dangers of drinking

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD continues to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students and staff.  To ensure that is so, we welcome Aron, an explosive detection K-9 who joined United ISD’s Police K-9 Unit on April 1st.  He is a male German short hair pointer, who will be working along side

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,   (Laredo, Tx) Congressman Cuellar joined United Independent School District at Alexander High School to announce that Student Eduardo “Wayo” Salinas has been nominated by his office and has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.    Congressman Cuellar provides service academy nominations, which is part of the military

Courtesy Alex Meyer,   Gonzalez Middle School hosted STAAR motivational rallies for their students on March 31, 2014. The events featured dance performances by the Gonzalez Middle School cheer and dance teams and a STAAR skit by the school faculty. Campus Principal Patricia Perez was joined by UISD Trustee Ricardo “Rick” Rodriguez and City Councilman

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Gotta love it!  McDonald’s of Laredo held a McTeacher Night event at several of its locations around town.  Newman Elementary School was invited to go to the restaurant on Jacaman Road.  From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., students enjoyed visiting with Ronald McDonald and eating dinner their families.  Pictured at the event from

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Gabe Salazar is a nationally known professional youth speaker who has been delivering his positive messages to students across the country for several years.  On this occasion, he spoke to L.B.J. high school freshmen, sophomore and seniors who are preparing for this year’s STAAR assessment test. Salazar challenged the students to