Courtesy Veronica Cantu,  (Laredo, Tx)-As they say in sports, it was a “double-hitter” at United High School as two scholarship ceremonies took place for two Longhorn students.  Graduating senior Danny Mitchell will be off to North Dakota to play football for Jamestown College .  Danny was surrounded by his family, grandparents, friends, and coaches as

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- Clark Middle School won first place in the Middle School Division of the Rio Grande International Study Center’s first-ever “Earth Day Bulletin Board” Art Contest.  Their theme was: “The Impact of Plastic Bags.” Pictured from left to right, bottom row is:  Natalie Cardona, Roland Patricio, CMS Art Teacher Nancy Poinsot, Querenha Romero,

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Fasken Elementary School Parent/Teacher Committee raised the funds necessary to bring “Dinosaur George and his Traveling Exhibit” to the campus for all students to enjoy!  The Exhibit was set up in the school gym and is one of the largest prehistoric traveling exhibits in North America with over $150,000 worth of

(Laredo, Tx)-The LBJ Athletic Booster Club recently received a donation for the upcoming football season.  The donation was made by Juan Hernandez a Webb County Deputy Constable who is running for Webb County Justice of the Peace.  The money was earned by LBJ Football Students who participated in a Car Wash Fundraiser.

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Best wishes to United High School (U.H.S.) senior Michelle Gonzalez,  who signed a Cross Country and Track Scholarship for Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas. Gonzalez has attended U.H.S. for the past two years and joined the track team during the 2012-2013 school year where she quickly proved to be a

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Congratulations to Alexander High School (A.H.S.) senior Danny Benavides, who recently signed a baseball scholarship for TAMIU. Benavides’ enthusiasm for baseball began many years ago, when he played for the Del Mar Little League and Pony League teams. Head Coach Mario Garcia described Benavides as a great asset to the A.H.S.

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,  (Laredo, Tx)_Krispy Kreme Doughnuts of Laredo honored three United Independent School District educators with the “Teacher of the Year” award.  The event was held at Alexander High School where each honoree received a Krispy Kreme Gift Basket and a check for themselves and their school.  The recipients were as follows:      Teacher

Courtesy Alex Meyers, (Laredo, Tx)- A special luncheon in honor of 8th Graders of the Year  from United I.S.D., L.I.S.D. and local private schools was held at Salon Chapa on May 24.  The students were recognized for achieving and maintaining high academic marks, partaking in projects that benefit our community and setting a good example for