Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The Kid’s Connection Program was recently honored by the United Independent School District for promoting the accomplishments of students and District to the community.  The Kid’s Connection Program is sponsored by the Fernando A. Salinas Charitable Trust Fund and airs weekly on the KGNS-TV.  Honored at the recent UISD board meeting

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Alexander High School students Ayeesha Mohammed and Martin Martinez  have been selected to participate in the South Texas Zone Swim Team. The team will travel to Greenville, South Carolina to compete at the Southern Zone Championships from July 30th thru August 4th. Swimmers from 13 Southern states including  Florida, North and

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-United Way of Laredo announces the “Caring, Loving, Giving Concert 2013,” sponsored by Lewis Energy Group!  It all takes place at the Civic Center Ballroom on Saturday, July 27th at 8:00 p.m. The line-up will include local bands Sneaky Downs and Somewhere in Between and headliner will be The Spazmatics from

COURTESY VERONICA CANTU, (LAREDO, TX)- The United ISD Teacher Externship Program, coordinated through the Career and Technical Education Department, helps bridge the gap between the classroom and the “real world” by bringing teachers into the workplace for one week.  Teachers then have the opportunity to incorporate their new-found knowledge and observations into lesson plans for their students

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- Several local media organizations were honored by the United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos with the Texas Association of School Boards “Media Honor Roll” award for the 2012-13 school year.  A recognition ceremony took place last night at the regular meeting of the Board of

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The Imaginarium of South Texas is collecting gently used school uniforms for students in need at the United Independent School District.  Pictured holding some of the donations they have already received (from left to right) are:  Carlos Castillo, Mayra Bernal, Sandra Cavazos, Executive Director, Roger Castillo, Anna Salmon and Blas Castañeda,

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Mayor and UISD Board member say “Be Healthy with the Summer Food Service Program”:  UISD Board Secretary Ricardo “Rick” Rodriguez and City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas addressed students attending the Summer Food Service Program at United South Middle School cafeteria.  They reminded students to eat healthy and nutritious meals by

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,  (Laredo, Tx)- United ISD educators and spouses, Monique and Ramon Godines, hold up a Summer Food Service sign reminding all students in Laredo , Rio Bravo , and El Cenizo about the free Summer Food Service Program.  They say it is a great way for all students to get the proper nutrition

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Drop off your gently used articles and help students in need  (Laredo, Tx)-If your children have any gently used school uniforms they may have outgrown or no longer use, the United Independent School District asks that you consider donating them to help students in need.   Beginning now until school starts on August

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, HAVE A GREAT TIME AT THE FREE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM!  Students from several United ISD campuses attended the recent Summer Food Service Program Kick-Off event at the City of Laredo Haynes Health and Wellness Center .  These students want to remind all kids about the free Summer Food Service Program that