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UISD trustees walk out on vote after lowest scoring financial adviser proposed

United ISD trustees failed to vote on a financial adviser contract after two members walked out, leaving the board without a quorum Wednesday.

Laredo, TX · 09-05

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Wildcats keep it rolling with win against Laredo Alexander

PORTLAND — The Gregory-Portland football team stayed undefeated on the season after a 43-22 victory against Laredo Alexander on Sept. 4 at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats (2-0) jumped out to a 29-7 lead at halftime and added two more touchdowns in the second half to complete the victory.

Portland, TX · 09-05

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UISD board meeting ends after walkout over financial advisor vote

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A United Independent School District board meeting ended abruptly after two members walked out, breaking quorum and leaving a vote on a new financial advisor unresolved. The walkout came moments before the board was set to vote on which firm should manage the district’s finances. Without...

Laredo, TX · 09-03

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UISD confirms AC repairs at Bonnie Garcia Elementary

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD officials confirmed Friday, Sept. 4, that the main air conditioning system at Bonnie Garcia Elementary is running well, following complaints from parents about the heat. District officials said the main system and the cafeteria are now fully repaired. Crews are still working on two...

Laredo, TX · 09-04

Boerne Star

Greyhounds host United Longhorns Friday night

Boerne High had a solid opening-season win last Friday against Round Rock Westwood and it was their first-opening day victory since 2022. Greyhounds coach Brett Sawyer said while they didn’t “wow” anybody with the win, it’s a victory and something to build on. The Greyhounds (1-0) look to build on their 34-14 win Friday at home against the Laredo United Longhorns.

Boerne, TX · 09-02

Laredo Morning Times

Viral Cat in the Hat trend reaches Laredo, prompts LISD precautions

LISD is increasing campus monitoring as a viral Cat in the Hat trend featuring unsettling content circulates in the Laredo area.

Laredo, TX · 08-31

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Morning Times Week 1 football power rankings

The first week of the high school football season has come and gone. Let's rank the eight football teams in Laredo after Week 1.

Laredo, TX · 09-01

Laredo Morning Times

Martin's comeback bid ends on final play against Holmes

Martin's late comeback fell short as Holmes' Jayden Hopkins rushed for 280 yards and powered the Huskies to a 28-21 win.

Laredo, TX · 08-29

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Bridge Academy helps 21 adults earn high school diplomas

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Twenty-one adults received their high school diplomas this past week through United ISD’s Bridge Academy, a program designed for people who left high school before completing their credits. Melanie Fernandez was among the graduates. She left high school with only a few credits remaining before...

Laredo, TX · 08-27

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Boys & Girls Club Says Goodbye to Basketball Court

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - For the past 80 years, young basketball players have all stepped foot on the same court at some time but that soon will be changing. While this might look like any ordinary night at the Laredo Boys and Girls Club main campus, it’s actually a going away party. Not for any of the kids playing in the game, but for the floor it’s being played on. After eight decades, one of the most historic courts in Laredo is getting changed out.

Laredo, TX · 08-27

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Morning Times preseason football power rankings

High school football is officially back, with Week 1 getting underway Aug. 27. Ahead the new season, we are ranking Laredo's eight teams ahead of the regular season.

Laredo Morning Times

Lady Panthers celebrate teachers with sweep of PSJA North

The Lady Panthers came away with a hard-fought victory, sweeping PSJA North 3-0 to give United South teachers a great showing at The Jungle.

Laredo Morning Times

St. Augustine to open season with young roster, tough test

When the 2026 season begins August 28 for the St. Augustine Knights, half of the team will be playing in its first football game.

Laredo Morning Times

PHOTOS: Cigarroa defeats St. Augustine in highly competitive match

Photos from Cigarroa's 3-1 win over St. Augustine at Cigarroa High School on Aug. 25.

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Abbott’s push to ban H-1B visas for teachers stirs debate

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Gov. Greg Abbott’s push to ban Texas public schools from sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign teachers is stirring up a fight over the future of the classroom. Abbott said the goal is to cut what he calls foreign influence in schools. The Laredo teachers union...

Texas · 08-25

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TAMIU offers CPR certification courses in August, September

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Office of Continuing Education and its College of Nursing are hosting a CPR course that offers certification. The course will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, with sessions at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. A second opportunity will be offered Sept....

Laredo, TX · 08-25

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Morning Times volleyball power rankings

Here's how Laredo's eight high school volleyball teams stack up against each other. All records are what is reported on MaxPreps or to the LMT as of August 23.

Laredo, TX · 08-24

Laredo Morning Times

‘Choose kindness’: PILLAR Strong shares message for new school year

As students return to class, PILLAR Strong is encouraging them to choose kindness, reject hurtful words and stand up for classmates experiencing bullying.

Laredo, TX · 08-23

Laredo Morning Times