Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to United Middle School Maverick Cheer Team, recently named national champions. The Maverick Cheer Team showcased their talents at the National Cheerleading Association Competition, competing against teams from Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Louisiana. It has been over 10 years since the cheer team attends the NCA Competition and this year

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine middle school students from United ISD were among an exclusive group of students identified as Outstanding 8th graders for the month of March 2016. These top-performing students were honored for academic excellence, being good role models and participating in projects that benefit our community. The March 2016 Outstanding 8th Grader of the Month ceremony was hosted by Washington Middle School, ​and sponsored in part by

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United South Middle School (USMS), students were given a unique opportunity to see science in action during the Chemistry Roadshow held at their campus. The public service program featured Dr. James Pennington from Texas A & M University. Using his portable laboratory, Pennington treated 7th and 8th grade students to chemical experiments that turn

Courtesy Alex Meyer, On March 15, 2016, Kennedy-Zapata Elementary School hosted a ceremony in the school library to induct 43 students (in grades 3-5), into the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina led the honorees in reciting the pledge as proud parents and school staff looked on. The National Elementary Honor

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Elysian Social Club honored this month’s community Role Model students during a February 25th ceremony at the Webb County Courthouse. The event recognized students from Laredo’s public and private high schools. Four UISD students were among the honorees to receive the recognition, which is based on

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)- United ISD was asked to take part in the cell phone ban campaign committee, pledging not only to #getoffthephone, but to help promote the message of the City of Laredo cell phone ban ordinance that went into effect on February 3, 2016.  Violators will face a $200 citation. The City of

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)- Students from Veterans Memorial Elementary School were visited by the Society of Martha Washington’s Sons and Daughters of Liberty group who brought George and Martha Washington, Betsy Ross, and other colonial period characters to speak to students about the importance of this historic time period. After the presentation, the group presented a book

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Euphoria and pride filled the air at the United High School campus as the triumphant United High School Cheerleaders returned from their competition in Orlando, Florida as National Champions and World Champions . The electrifying team was welcomed by throngs of students, teachers, parents and administrators who applauded them as they