The search for United ISD s next superintendent starts in January
Dec. 23, 2020
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United ISD Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, administrators and staff participated in a special called meeting at the UISD Boardroom, Tuesday, August 4, 2020.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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United ISD Superintendent Roberto Santos speaks about possible precautions regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus during a meeting, Friday, Mar. 13, 2020, at the City of Laredo Fire Department Administration Center.Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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During a special call meeting on Monday night, UISD board members discussed the decision of who will be the next superintendent at the district, but not without input by members of the community and staff.
Laredo ISD, United ISD release COVID updates ahead of break
Dec. 22, 2020
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United ISD kicked off the 2020-2021 school year, Monday, August 24, 2020, with the majority of the students participating in distance learning because of the COVID-19 Virus.Cuate Santos
Before students and staff of both LISD and UISD leave school for the holiday break, officials released their most recent COVID-19 results.
During the last week of the 2020 fall semester, UISD students had 25 on-campus and 94 remote-only positive cases. Additionally, UISD reported that nine student cases were reported from on-campus extracurricular activities.
UISD employee reports indicate that there were 12 employee positive cases out of the 77 intake reports given at the district.
City of Laredo discusses loss of medical staff to other communities, COVID-19 funding
Dec. 18, 2020
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Amber Hernandez, right, looks on as Flor Peredo gets her COVID-19 vaccine at Laredo Medical Center, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Administering the dose is Monika Perez.Cuate Santos /Laredo Morning Times
During the Friday COVID-19 media briefing, city officials brought up several issues that affect the city including the loss of health care staff members and the COVID-19 funding for the city.
According to Mayor Pete Saenz, with the pandemic sweeping the state, Laredo has lost medical staff at local hospitals to other communities across the state.
More vaccines coming to Laredo as COVID-19 hospitalization rate worsens
Dec. 21, 2020
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A front-line worker for Laredo Medical Center gets her COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, Dec. 17.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Dr. Victor D. Trevino gives a thumbs up as he becomes the first physician in Laredo to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Thursday, at the Laredo Medical Center.Cuate Santos /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Amber Hernandez, right, looks on as Flor Peredo gets her COVID-19 vaccine at Laredo Medical Center, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Administering the dose is Monika Perez.Cuate Santos /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
Laredoans hopeful, wary about COVID-19 vaccine
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A front-line worker for Laredo Medical Center gets her COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, Dec. 17.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Dr. Victor D. Trevino gives a thumbs up as he becomes the first physician in Laredo to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Thursday, at the Laredo Medical Center.Cuate Santos /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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LMC CEO Jorge Leal receives the COVID-19 vaccine delivery, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at LMC.Courtesy Photo/Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Amber Hernandez, right, looks on as Flor Peredo gets her COVID-19 vaccine at Laredo Medical Center, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Administering the dose is Monika Perez.Cuate Santos /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less