Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Alexander High School senior Julian Verastegui signed his track and field scholarship for Our Lady Of The Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Julian has plans to study criminal justice and business.

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD’s 2021-2022 Employee Awards Banquet was hosted at Elias Herrera Middle School and featured entertainment by the Elias Herrera Middle School Jazz Band under the direction of Jorge Garcia. Highlights of the evening included awards for Teachers Of The Year, Paraprofessional Employees of The Year, and Auxiliary Employees Of The Year.

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On May 3, 2022, seniors at the United South Magnet School for Global Business and Advance Technology visited the World Trade Bridge and were given an opportunity to make ‘Real World’ connections to theoretical concepts. The visit was particularly noteworthy for students enrolled in Logistics and Distribution classes leading to a

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United Independent School District Superintendent David H. Gonzalez announced Cordelia Rodriguez-Sarabia as the district’s new BCBS Wellness Coordinator and Alexis K. Garcia-Salazar as the Wellness Program Assistant. United ISD’s Employee Wellness Program is funded by BlueCross/BlueShield (BCBS) and is geared toward guiding employees through making better overall health and wellness decisions.

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-United Independent School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJHS), celebrated the renaming of its library in memory of Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza. The United ISD Board of Trustees approved the name change earlier this year in honor of the late LBJHS graduate. Espinoza graduated from LBJHS in 2019, joined the United States Marine

Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo Crime Stoppers coordinator Marilyn Bautista gave senior female students at United High School prom safety tips. She emphasized the importance of staying safe on prom night, as well as reporting if they are in any danger or witness any unusual behavior. Laredo Crime Stoppers is collaborating with United ISD’s Campus

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-After a prolonged disruption caused by the nationwide Covid pandemic, Fasken elementary students and National Elementary Honor Society peers resumed their annual “Pinwheels for Prevention” fundraiser to support programs devoted to the prevention of child abuse. The students sold yellow and blue pinwheels to plant on the front lawn of their

Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD 8th Graders of the Month for April 2022 were honored at United Day School in both a virtual and outdoor ceremony. Other public and private school students were also honored. The young scholars were honored for being good role models, academic excellence, and involvement in community-benefiting projects. The