Courtesy Alex Meyer,  On January 30, 2014 The Society of Martha Washington and Sons and Daughters of Liberty brought history to life at Cuellar Elementary School.  The group was lead by this years’ George Washington  (Congressman Henry Cuellar) and Martha Washington (Rebecca Laurel). The first couple was accompanied by volunteers portraying  other American historical figures.

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Lulac Council District 14 announced the winners of an essay writing contest which was open to high school students in the community.  Students were asked to write about the importance of education.  The top two winning essays received a scholarship to assist with books and tuition to college. The students, with the

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-In United ISD, learning and success go far.  As such, the United Independent School District would like to recognize the success of United I.S.D. Graduates and the foundation that their high school education provided to this success.  Distinguished Alumni Award Eligibility:  A graduate of United I.S.D. who has distinguished him/herself after

 Courtesy Veronica Cantu,  (Laredo, Tx)_The United Independent School District has been monitoring the weather situation closely. Rain and cold temperatures are expected in the Laredo area and the commute to schools could be challenging; therefore, United ISD will delay the start of the school day for all students by two hours. The school day start

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On January 18, 2014, Alexander High School baseball coach Mario Garcia was one of a handful of honorees inducted into the Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was organized in 1974 to celebrate local and regional individuals who excel at their particular sport and through their

United South JROTC Air Rifle Team To Compete In Regional Championship Competition The United South High School Marine Corps JROTC Air Rifle Team have earned the qualifying points to represent their school and the City of Laredo at the 2014 JROTC Service Regional Championships.  The event will be held in Anniston, Alabama from Feb. 14-16,

Courtesy Alex Meyer,       (Laredo, Tx)-Last month, the United ISD swim teams traveled to Brownsville and Corpus Christi to compete in the Pre-Regional on December 13th and 14th and the Holiday Classic on December 21st.  The Alexander High School women’s swim team set a new District record in the 200 free relay in Brownsville with a

 Courtesy Veronica Cantu,              (Laredo, Tx)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos invite all to attend a public hearing on the academic progress of the District.  The hearing will take place at 4:15 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,                                                (Laredo, Tx)-Due to a Districtwide Professional Development Day, school will not be in session for students on Monday, January 20, 2014.  However, all United Independent School District Campuses and Administrative Offices will be open during normal business hours.   The UISD Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders will be open from 8:00