United ISD honors departing educator with Community Leadership Award
March 12, 2021
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Educator Tony Ruiz gives some final words during a ceremony in her honor at the Student Activity Complex on Thursday.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Prior to her departure to San Antonio, UISD friends and colleagues celebrated Tony Ruiz and her accomplishments throughout her time at UISD at the Student Activity Complex on Thursday.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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UISD colleagues and friends hosted a Community Leadership Award ceremony for Maria Antonieta “Toni” L. Ruiz on Thursday at the Student Activity Center in honor of her contributions to the district and the community.
United ISD awards 32 prizes in Grab and Go survey raffle
March 10, 2021
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As the new school year got underway, Monday, August 24, 2020, United ISD Food Services Department provided grab and go meals for its students who will be at home doing virtual classes.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning Times
UISD held its Grab and Go survey raffle on Tuesday which gives those that participated an opportunity to receive a prize from the Child Nutrition Department.
There were 32 prizes, and parents were called after winning the raffle through email and phone. Those that get an email but were unable to view the stream were advised that they could pick up their prize at 6101 Bob Bullock Loop between Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Laredo student meal programs struggle amid storm
Feb. 24, 2021
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Cafeteria workers Edna Cassiano hands out breakfast and lunch packs to students, Mar. 23, 2020, during the LISD Grab and Go meal program at J.Z. Leyendecker Elementary School.Danny Zaragoza/Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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The United ISD Food Service Department began their Grab and Go Meals distribution Monday, March 23 at selected schools throughout the district.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Cafeteria workers Edna Cassiano hands out breakfast and lunch packs to students, Mar. 23, 2020, during the LISD Grab and Go meal program at J.Z. Leyendecker Elementary School.Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
With need higher than ever, food distribution charity worries its funds will soon run dry
A Big Island food distribution charity facing extraordinary need worries its funds will soon run dry By Jim Mendoza | February 16, 2021 at 4:37 PM HST - Updated February 16 at 6:29 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - At a public park in Waimea on the Big Island, a line of vehicles stretches past the entrance and snakes down the street. The drivers patiently wait their turn at a weekly food distribution that feeds families who need food assistance.
It’s called Grab and Go and it primarily helps Kamuela residents.