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UISD mother speaks on possible school closure, consolidation impact
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (153+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Parents are demanding the United ISD board keep Finley Elementary open after more than a dozen rallied outside the school. Finley is one of five schools the board could close or consolidate. The district cites budget concerns…...
LACS to offer a special adoption promotion
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (14+ words) LACS to offer a special adoption promotion'KGNS LACS to offer a special adoption promotion...
Laredo students learn to garden at Canseco Community Garden
2+ week, 5+ day ago (326+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Students at Heights Elementary School experienced an early and exciting morning as they walked instead of taking the bus to reach the Canseco Community Garden for their planned field trip. Sixty students from Heights Elementary School took…...
Project H.O.P.E.S. offers parenting support for families with young children
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (107+ words) Project H.O.P.E.S. offers parenting support for families with young children'KGNS LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Project Healthy Outcomes Through Prevention and Early Support (H.O.P.E.S) is available to help caregivers of children or expecting parents through a program offered by Serving Children and Adults in…...
Laredo Public Health offers weekly mental wellness activities
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (104+ words) Laredo Public Health offers weekly mental wellness activities'KGNS LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Health Department is offering weekly mental health and wellness activities to help residents focus on mental fitness alongside physical health resolutions. The sessions take place every…...
LBJ High School hosts career day with over 100 professionals
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) High school students explored potential career paths during a career day event at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - High school students explored potential career paths during a career day event at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. More than 100 presenters…...
Laredo ISD students return to classrooms for first day of school
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (434+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Thousands of students and teachers across the Laredo area started the new school year today, Monday, August 11, with Laredo Independent School District (LISD) leading the way as the first public district back in session. Early this morning,…...
LMC hosts breastfeeding awareness fair to support first-time parents
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (136+ words) Laredo Medical Center (LMC) hosted its fifth annual Breastfeeding Awareness Community Fair to provide resources and support for first-time parents. LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Medical Center (LMC) hosted its fifth annual Breastfeeding Awareness Community Fair to provide resources and support for first-time…...
LISD Interim Superintendent announces 3 mental health days for teachers
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (378+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The role of a teacher includes various tasks that affect performance and mental health. As the new school year begins, one district is starting with high hopes and low stress levels. The Laredo ISD Performing Arts Center…...
Laredo church hosts free back to school festival Saturday
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (135+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A local church is helping families get ready for the new school year. Iglesia Cristiana Misericordia (ICM) is hosting its fourth annual Back to School Festival this Saturday, July 26. The event will offer free health services, including vaccines,…...