El Cenizo
El Cenizo, TX · Education
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Laredo students react to Texas in-state tuition ban for undocumented students
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A federal appeals court has upheld Texas’ ban on in-state tuition for students without legal status, ending more than two decades of access under the Texas Dream Act and leaving local students and their peers facing a significant cost difference. In a 2-1 decision July...
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UISD names Celita Escamilla as new Trautmann Elementary principal
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District has announced the appointment of Celita Escamilla as the new principal of Trautmann Elementary School. Escamilla brings more than 21 years of experience in education. She began her career as a chemistry teacher at United South High School and most recently served as assistant principal at Elias Herrera Middle School.
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Laredo police and 911 administration host back-to-school giveaway
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Although it’s still summer, school is right around the summer, and the community is gearing up for back-to-school drives. The 911 Regional Administration and the Laredo Police Department are ready to host their back-to-school giveaway. Connie Chavarra and Noemi Cienfuegos stopped by the studio to...
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UISD names new principal for LBJ High School
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United Independent School District has appointed Gilberto Cardenas as the new principal of LBJ High School, effective this fall. Cardenas most recently served as associate principal at Alexander High School Ninth Grade Campus. He brings more than 20 years of experience in education to the position.
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Basketball All-Stars Get One More Chance to Shine
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Boys and Girls Club of Laredo was the host site of the annual basketball all star games on Thursday night. A couple dozen high school seniors got one more chance to lace up their shoes, play with friends and for many finish their careers on the same court where they started playing hoops as little kids.
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UISD names Villagomez principal of Octavio Salinas Elementary
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District has announced the promotion of Roxanne Villagomez as the new principal of Octavio Salinas Elementary School. Villagomez joined UISD in 2018 and most recently served as assistant principal at Octavio Salinas Elementary. She brings more than 18 years of experience in education to her new role.
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Coach Salinas awarded Best Coach in 2026 LMT Readers’ Choice Awards
Being named the 2026 Laredo Morning Times Readers’ Choice Best Coach for the second consecutive year is an honor I am truly humbled and grateful to receive. First and foremost, I give all glory to God. Every opportunity, accomplishment, and blessing in my life has been possible through His grace, guidance, and faithfulness. For nearly 14 years, I have had the privilege of serving as an Adapted Physical Education Teacher with United Independent School District. Working with students with special needs has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. Their courage, determination, and resilience inspire me daily and remind me that success is measured not only by victories, but by the lives we impact along the way. I was also blessed to serve as an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Alexander High School for over a decade, helping student-athletes grow as competitors, teammates, and leaders. Today, one of my greatest joys is coaching and mentoring my own children while continuing to invest in the next generation through sports, education, and service. Throughout my journey as a teacher, coach, mentor, UISD Exceptional Olympics coach, and father, my mission has remained the same: to inspire young people to believe in
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UISD names new principal for Veterans Memorial Elementary
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD has announced the promotion of Dr. Sophia Lorraine Vasquez Scruggs as the new principal of Veterans Memorial Elementary School. Scruggs has served UISD for more than a decade, most recently as assistant principal at Freedom Elementary. She earned her doctorate in educational leadership from...
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UISD names Pearl Sanchez principal of Roosevelt Elementary School
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District has named Pearl Sanchez as the new principal of Roosevelt Elementary School. Sanchez brings nearly 20 years of experience with the district and most recently served as special populations administrator at Cuellar Elementary School. UISD said Sanchez has also served as a...
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United Independent School District names Jessica Rivera new principal of Perez Elementary
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United Independent School District has announced Jessica Rivera as the new principal of Perez Elementary. Rivera brings 24 years of experience in education to the role, including 19 years in leadership and campus administration. She most recently served as the assistant principal at Perez Elementary.
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United ISD names new principal at Senator Judith Zaffirini Elementary School
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Dr. Blanca Salazar has 25 years of education experience within United ISD. United ISD announced the appointment of Dr. Blanca Salazar as the new principal of Senator Judith Zaffirini Elementary School. Salazar brings 25 years of experience in education, all within United ISD. Throughout her career,...
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Field For State 7V7 Competition Set
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Schools around the gateway city now know who they will matchup against at the state seven on seven competition. For the Nixon mustangs it will be a trial by fire in their return to the tournament for the first time since 2005 with the likes of Allen and Westlake in their pool and wont back down to anyone even if they are matched up against some of the best in the state.