Courtesy Maria Del Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-On January, 29th the Laredo Police Department honored the outstanding 8th graders from our Middle Schools. Andres Gonzalez, Aylin Musquiz, Luis Diaz, Jesus Gaytan, Andrea Zuñiga Ceja, Kimberly Vazquez, Pamela Barragan Torres, Angelica Canales, Dulce Valdez, and Monica Pineda are the 8th graders of January. They are testimony that

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce Carlos E. Martinez as the new Principal of E. Herrera Middle School, which will open its doors for the 2020-21 school year. Mr. Martinez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Juarez Lincoln at D.D. Hachar Elementary School celebrated 30 years of educational excellence. Juarez Lincoln principal, Mr. Roberto Ortiz, along with students and staff, enjoyed a morning of reunions and merriment. The revelry began with an official ceremony in the school cafetorium and continued with a reception in the campus

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, no classes will be held at United ISD campuses on Monday, January 20, 2020. Classes will resume on Tuesday January 21, 2020.

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Javier Hernandez, Owner/Instructor of the Barber Education Academy L.L.C., donated $500.00 to UISD’s 5k Run/Walk & Healthfair for Scholars. The event will be held on January 18, 2020 at North Central Park*, and all proceeds will help provide financially challenged UISD high school graduates with “kick start” college scholarships. The Barber Education Academy L.L.C.

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Washington Middle School held their 6th Annual Literacy Rally for 220 students who met their reading challenge goals for the fall semester  Celebrity radio personality C-Lo DJ from Hot 106.1 radio entertained the students and encouraged them to develop lifelong reading habits.  “Our reading department worked hard to make sure that our students reached

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-FREE Income tax preparation services will be provided to low & moderate income families and individuals at all United ISD high school campuses! For an 11th year, United ISD high school students, under the guidance of teachers who have been certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), will

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)_Recently, the Alexander High School Lady Bulldog Track team collected jackets to donate to the students of Ruiz Elementary.  The Lady Bulldogs hosted a small gathering in the Ruiz Elementary library and enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies with the students. United ISD Athletic Director Bobby Cruz joined the festivities and encouraged

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Salvador Garcia Middle School (SGMS) recently held its annual Career Expo.  The presenters included CBP Agriculture and other departments of CBP, Border Patrol, Webb County Probation Officers, Rio Bravo Fire Department, Ms. TX USA-& Rio Bravo City Hall, LPD investigators, Commissioners, LC presenters,  Probation Officers, Barbers, DJs, nurses, and more. Some

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Coach Joe Coss and captains from the United South HS Varsity Football Team visited Webb County Sheriff headquarters to present Sheriff Martin Cuellar with a football helmet signed by all of the players. Coach Coss said that the helmet was a token of appreciation for Cuellar’s commitment to our community,