Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, author Shawn Elliott Russel visited with Trautmann Middle School students to make a presentation based on his 2016 book titled Be Still, Little Tree, Be Still. He wrote the book after triumphantly overcoming anxiety and health issues that left him jobless, home-bound and terrified. “I was desperate to live a normal life

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Teachers, students and parents gathered at Washington Middle School to observe World Autism Day (April 2),with music, poetry, and the traditional release of balloons that signifies unity and support for children and adults who live within the spectrum of Autism. The neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulties with social interaction, communication, and by

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United High School (UHS), United South High School (USHS), J.B. Alexander High School (JBA), and Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJ)- along with Del Rio High School, Garcia Early College High School, Eagle Pass High School,and Nixon High School competed in the Annual UIL district academic championship held on March 28-30,

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine UISD middle school students were recognized with other local students during the March 2019 Outstanding 8th Grader of the Month ceremony held at M.B. Lamar Middle School. The students were celebrated for achieving academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community, and for being good role models. Sponsors of the monthly recognition include Friends of

Courtesy Ariana Mora, Laredo, Texas – Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center (RBC) celebrates Social Work Month! Each day, nearly 700,000 social workers nationwide work to elevate and empower others, giving them the ability to solve life’s problems, cope with personal roadblocks and get the services they need. Social workers are needed now more than ever as

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United Independent School District (UISD), hosted the 2019 Special Olympics Young Athletes Program at the SAC. The 24 event program is designed for athletes age two to seven, and focuses on developing fundamental motor tracking and eye-hand coordination through physical play. Approximately 300 young athletes participated at this year’s competition. Student volunteers

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UIL 2019 Theatrical Design State Qualifiers from Alexander High School (A.H.S.), and United High School (U.H.S.), recently advanced to the State Theatrical Design Contest. This year’s design prompt was based on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl. The purpose of the Theatrical Design Contest is to foster appreciation of good theatrical design,

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United States Border Patrol Laredo Sector continues to commemorate 32 years of supporting our youth through various programs and initiatives. On March 20, 2019 four UISD high school students were inducted asYouths of the Month. The program recognizes the accomplishments of high school students who excel in academics and volunteer

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, guest reader Ms. Aida Perales recited some Dr. Seuss stories to 6th & 7th grade students at UISD’s Raul Perales Middle School. This event was held in conjunction with Read Across America Day, which encourages children throughout our nation to embark on a journey to read and learn for life. The

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.  Down Syndrome International encourages our friends all over the world to select their own activities and events on WDSD to help raise awareness of what Down syndrome is,