Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Laredo Federal Credit Union (LFCU), awarded $500.00 scholarship checks to several local high school graduates. A total of 9 students from United ISD were among the recipients at the drive – thru award ceremony that took place at LFCU’s McPherson Road location. President/C.E.O Rafael Martinez and several co-workers coordinated

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-A total of 37 United ISD high school students earned the coveted 2020-21 award from the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program, which identifies academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school students. To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following requirements: · Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October of their junior

Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District (UISD) Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alfonso Peña as the district’s new Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations. Mr. Peña will succeed Mr. Rogelio Gutierrez in the position on June 11, 2021. Mr. Peña is a

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD graduates from the class of 2021 were greeted and cheered on by 4th and 5th grade GT students as they strolled through the front doors of what, for many of them, is their former elementary school. The homecoming visit to Arndt elementary school gave the grads an opportunity to rekindle fond memories with their

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District (UISD) Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alfonso Peña as the district’s new Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations. Mr. Peña will succeed Mr. Rogelio Gutierrez in the position on June 11, 2021. Mr. Peña is

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Graduating Seniors from the class of 2021 went down memory lane with their peers at Newman Elementary School. This was the school’s first visit for former Newman students, and it was a huge success. Graduates marched down the halls with posters announcing their college and field of study, while former teachers

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United High School FFA Chapter presented retiring Principal Alberto Aleman Jr. with a certificate and plaque as a token of appreciation for the support, encouragement and assistance that he has given to the Chapter since 2005. “We greatly appreciate what Mr. Aleman has done to help us accomplish outstanding achievements

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The San Antonio based Lewis Energy Group reached out to graduates from the Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJHS), Oil and Gas program. After considering a number of students, the company offered paid high school internships to Juan Pablo Duran, Dominik Ledesma, and Leonardo Loredo. All three candidates have their diplomas