El Cenizo
El Cenizo, TX · Education
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LISD offers free breakfast, lunch and snacks to all students
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As part of the back-to-school focus here in town, we are diving into the food local students eat. For Laredo Independent School District (LISD), that means providing breakfast, lunch and a snack every school day. LISD Director of Child Nutrition Program Roberto Cuellar Jr. joined us...
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Ellie-Vated Conversations: LISD Executive Director of Communication Veronica Castillon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - School is officially back in session!. The Laredo Independent School District (LISD) is back to school on Monday, August 10. Veronica Castillon has worked with the district for 33 years and hold the title of Executive Director for Communications. With her experience, she is in charge of making sure multiple areas of the district runs smoothly.
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Laredo teachers union warns of UISD financial crisis as district eyes $30M loan
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s teachers union is raising concerns over United ISD’s financial situation, warning the crisis could affect every student, educator and taxpayer in the district. UISD says it is facing significant financial challenges driven by stagnant state funding, rising costs, and declining enrollment. The district...
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LISD kicks off new school year with convocation, launches Rise Academy
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo ISD opened the new school year with its annual back-to-school convocation, drawing nearly 3,600 employees to the LISD PAC auditorium. Bus drivers, teachers and staff from across the district’s 13-mile footprint attended the event, themed “Breaking Barriers.” The event included a review of last year’s TEA STAAR results.
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UISD counselor shares back-to-school tips on routines, time management
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With United ISD set to begin the new school year on Aug. 12, the district’s director of guidance and counseling is urging parents and students to start building routines this week. Melissa Ramirez said the transition back to school can bring stress and anxiety for...
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Texas tax-free weekend offers back-to-school savings
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas’ annual tax-free weekend begins Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9, giving back-to-school shoppers a window to save on qualifying purchases. The Texas Comptroller says the exemption applies to most clothing, shoes, school supplies and backpacks priced at less than $100....
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UISD considers $30M loan amid rising costs and falling enrollment
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -The Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) in Laredo is responding to the United Independent School District’s financial crisis, warning that it could affect students, educators and taxpayers. UISD is facing a financial challenge that could result in school closures, reduced programs and a $30 million loan...
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Laredo ISD to begin high, middle school schedule distribution
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Independent School District will begin distributing student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year starting Monday, Aug. 3. Schedules for high school and middle school students will be available for pick-up at their respective campuses according to the following grade-level schedule:. Seniors and eighth graders:...
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Hundreds of teachers gather for UISD’s second annual Teacher Incentive Allotment Summit
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hundreds of United ISD teachers gathered Thursday, July 30, for the district’s second annual Teacher Incentive Allotment Summit at the UISD Student Activity Center (SAC). The state-funded program rewards outstanding educators. Next school year, nearly every UISD teacher will be eligible to participate. District officials...
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United ISD holds second annual kindergarten signing day
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District is welcoming its newest students Tuesday with a kindergarten signing day event. Families can attend the second annual Kindergarten Signing Day at the SAC Auditorium on Santa Claudia Lane from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Incoming kindergartners will sign official certificates, meet...
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UISD hosts registration fair for new and returning students
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The 2026-27 school year is just around the corner, and if you have not registered your child, don’t worry; there is still a chance to do so!. Brenda Moreno Medina stopped by the studio to welcome UISD parents and students to their upcoming registration fair.