Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Computers are everywhere, but fewer schools teach computer science than 10 years ago. Centeno elementary school joined the mission to reverse this trend for a second year by participating in the Hour of Code, a program that introduces students to computer science. Over 100 major national sponsors have partnered to support

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The City of Laredo Mayor and City Council recently honored the United High School Band for advancing to state competition that was held on November 8 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. They were the only 6-A high school band from Laredo to advance to state competition and competed against other

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Today, 341st District Court Judge Beckie Palomo presided over five cases that related to drug abuse during the Courts in Schools hearings at Alexander High School. One particular defendant received a four-year prison sentence for what could have been a four-year college degree. After hearing Palomo announce his sentence, the remorseful inmate

(Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Honors Choir out did themselves at the special event held at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium on December 1, 2016. The Honors Choir is comprised of students from 3rd, 4th, 5th grades representing all of the District’s 27 elementary schools. They performed in front of a packed audience and got everyone

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United High School (U.H.S.) senior Jose T. Munoz was joined by his parents to sign his cross-country scholarship to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas. Munoz has been a member of the Longhorn cross-country team for the past four years,and became a qualifier this year. Coach

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Hispanic Heritage Award identifies, inspires, promotes and prepares Latino leaders through national leadership, cultural, educational and workforce programs. The Awards are considered among the highest honors for Hispanics. Approximately 10,000 applications are collected from qualified seniors who have an average GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students receive grants for education

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, United ISD is preparing for its 6th annual“Run Wild For Scholars 5K Run/Walk and Untamed Zumba Master Class.” They are two events on two separate occasions for the same cause. The ​5K Run/Walk will honor First Responders, Military and the memory of two educators Adriana Rodriguez and Karina Villarreal.Adriana Rodriguez taught 2nd grade at Ruiz Elementary School And Karina Villarreal taught at St. Augustine Elementary School, however started her

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS), students at Roosevelt elementary school held a Thanksgiving meal fundraiser from Nov. 1 -11, 2016. The drive, which enjoyed the full support of the faculty, staff, and fellow students,was the initial step taken to provide 12 Roosevelt elementary families with the necessary supplies for a proper

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United High School, United South High School, and Alexander High School competed in the Annual UIL practice academic meet held on November 11-12, 2016 at Cigarroa High School. Ian Limarta, J.B. Alexander junior, is photographed with Mr. Mario Rosales with his top awards in chemistry and physics. Alexander High School garnered

 Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, all United Independent School District campuses and administrative offices, including the Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders, will be closed from November 21-25, 2016.  Taxes, however; can be paid online at the UISD web site located at www.uisd.net, by clicking on the “Pay