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El Cenizo, TX · Education
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United High School facing $50 million lawsuit over alleged classroom mistreatment
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Parents are suing United ISD in federal court, claiming staff locked their teenage son in a high school classroom and mistreated him for months. The 11-page lawsuit names the district and six individual employees and points to 100 surveillance clips allegedly showing daily mistreatment. The lawsuit...
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UISD says LBJ drawing that sparked social media concern showed no weapon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD officials are reassuring parents after a student’s drawing posted on social media sparked concern and rumors of a weapon at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. District officials say parents at LBJ received an email this week addressing claims of a possible student-related incident.
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A $45 Million Expansion Is Coming to UT’s Education and Research Center in Laredo
The University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo is planning a $45 million expansion, adding new spaces for learning and research to South Texas. The project represents a significant addition to Rio South Texas Region´s educational infrastructure. It also highlights the important connection between higher education and the region’s continued efforts to develop talent, attract investment and strengthen its economy.
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City to discuss future of Matias de Llano Elementary with school district
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council has directed staff to begin formal talks with United ISD about the vacant Matias de Llano Elementary School. The direction follows a proposal from District 6 Councilmember Dr. Tyler King to give the former school a new purpose, first reported on Monday, Sept. 21.
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Teacher of the Month: Ligarde Elementary teacher recognized for impact on students
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A veteran educator who has spent more than three decades in the classroom received a special surprise Wednesday, Sept. 23, when she was named Teacher of the Month. Mindy Caso presented the honor to Ana Brewster, a first-grade teacher at Ligarde Elementary School, where she has...
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Closed elementary school could become community rec center
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A closed United ISD elementary school could get a second life as a community hub. On Monday, Sept. 21, city leaders will discuss early steps to possibly turn Matias De Llano Elementary into a recreation center. District 6 Council Member Dr. Tyler King said his district...
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LC to host graduation, transfer and job fair Sept. 23
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo College is hosting a graduation, transfer and job fair for students planning their next steps after graduation, according to Juan Garcia with LC. The fair will take place Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Fort McIntosh campus’s Kazen Student Center, Garcia said.
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Perez Elementary students return to campus after AC repairs
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Students at Perez Elementary are back in their classrooms after air conditioning issues forced them off campus last week. More than 600 students were temporarily relocated to the former Amparo Gutierrez campus while crews worked to fix the chillers. A United ISD spokesperson confirmed students and...