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Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-In conjunction with the recent Area 21 Special Olympics, Salvador Garcia Middle hosted a ceremony to honor their FLS students who would participate in this years’ games. Each received their own crown, torch, olympic rings and medals.Special guests included FLS Teacher; Mrs. M. Tello, U. I. S. D. Executive Director to
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD congratulates four of its high school seniors for being named Border Patrol’s youth of the Month for May. This notable award was established in 1986 and continues to recognize one student a month from each of Laredo’s nine high schools. Students are selected for the honor based on
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Muller Elementary School took first place in the Boy’s and Girl’s Track Meet called the “Conrado Cruz Relays”. The event was held at the United ISD Student Activity Complex on April 14. The student athletes completed in the 50 meter, 70 meter, 80 meter, 100 meter, 120 meter, 150 meter,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Isidro R. Alaniz Jr., a senior at United High School, accepted his appointment to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Alaniz, a nominee of United States Congressman Henry Cuellar, District 28, is in the United High School Engineering Magnet Program, a member of the National Honor Society, and
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congressman Henry Cuellar, District 28, announced Erika Escamilla, a senior at United High School in Laredo, as the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for Texas’ 28th congressional district. Her winning entry is a pencil portrait of her grandmother entitled Mi Abuelita. The Congressional Art Competition gives young artists an
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-A pre-planned, unannounced search for illegal drugs and weapons was conducted at John B. Alexander High School this morning. The sweep was very successful and was facilitated by Webb County Attorney’s Office K-9 “SAFE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT” Task Force along with UISD Police, federal agencies and other local law enforcement agencies. The
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On April 10, Malakoff Elementary School hosted an entertaining , interactive and morale boosting pep rally for 3rd-5th grade students who were preparing to take the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test. In addition to the rally, students were treated to performances by actors from Higher Impact Entertainment,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, Four United I.S.D. students were among local students who celebrated as Youths of the Month for April 2015. The monthly programs recognizes local high school students who excel in academics and volunteer to help our community. Teachers and counselors nominate students for the recognition. Youth of The Month is sponsored in part
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-J.B. Alexander High School senior Beatriz “Bea” Benavides was offered a full athletic scholarship to play for the Sewanee University Tigers. Located in Tennessee, Bea will be a member of the prestigious tennis team when she graduates from high school in June. Bea has been a four-year member of the
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD Chief of Police Clemente Camarillo swore in Aaron Salazar as Police Captain at a special ceremony held at UISD Police Department. The former lieutenant of the police force is now the second-ranking official in the department’s chain-of-command after the chief.“Aaron Salazar is an excellent officer who’s done much to
