Laredo Ethics Commission votes to pursue hearing against Blue Cross, former councilman
Feb. 11, 2021
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District VII councilman George J. Altgelt announced he will not run for re-election after finishing out his term in November 2020. Altgelt could have served nearly 10 years with re-election due to entering office mid-term, but he said six years is a fair amount of time to serve.Christian Alejandro Ocampo / Laredo Morning Times file
The Laredo Ethics Commission on Wednesday voted 3-1 to move forward with an evidentiary hearing to rule whether Blue Cross Blue Shield and former Councilmember George Altgelt violated the city’s ethics code.
El Cenizo, Rio Bravo partner to bring in vaccines
Feb. 3, 2021
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UISD had 50 of its school nurses spread throughout 15 campuses on Monday as part of a partnership with the City of Laredo to distribute COVID-19 vaccines.Christian Alejandro Ocampo / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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LISD police officers and volunteers overlook paperwork and work to keep the COVID-19 vaccine clinic working smoothly as patients arrive.Christian Alejandro OcampoShow MoreShow Less
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The cities of El Cenizo and Rio Bravo are about to make history with a significant partnership between both cities aiming to bring much-needed COVID-19 aid which has ravaged both cities.
Quotes for Good initiative aims to help local food bank
Jan. 31, 2021
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South Texas Food Bank staff and members of the Army National Guard provided Thanksgiving meals to 400 local families Monday.Christian Alejandro Ocampo / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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H-E-B representatives Lynda Villarreal and Ricardo Garcia hand out some of the Thanksgiving dinners that were distributed at the South Texas Food Bank Wednesday, November 4, 2020. The distribution was part of the annual Feast of Sharing event. The H-E-B Meal Simple holiday dinners consisted of roasted turkey, green beans and mashed potatoes with garlic butter.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
Laredo teachers discuss preference for rotating schedules
Jan. 18, 2021
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Eduardo Villa Jr. holds up a sign demanding for a rotation schedule during a TSTA protest, moments before hearing the news of the board approving of rotation schedules for LISD employees.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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TSTA represented LISD teachers protest during an LISD board meeting, demanding rotation schedules.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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As members of the Texas State Teachers Association representing Laredo ISD teachers protested outside of the LISD boardroom, they received the news that rotations would be set in place this year.
Laredo, United ISD adjust teacher schedules to assist employees
Jan. 15, 2021
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TSTA represented LISD teachers protest during an LISD board meeting, demanding rotation schedules.Christian Alejandro Ocampo /Laredo Morning Times
In an effort to alleviate their teachers’ workloads and minds, LISD and UISD have worked to find multiple ways to help their frontline workers.
At LISD, teachers rejoiced when they heard that their board of trustees will start a rotation schedule for all LISD employees, not just teachers. Each rotation will last three weeks, and teachers will not serve more than 10 students at a time.
The news came during a board meeting, where members of the Texas State Teacher Associations protested and demanded outside for the schedule changes. Moving forward through the next six weeks, the district will continue to adjust schedules for teachers, but the addition of a rotation schedule has already put many teachers already at ease.