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UISD restores Communities in Schools program at 5 campuses
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mindy Casso , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The district will now spend $115,000, down from a previous amount.
In a recent decision, United ISD trustees agreed to revive a program at a limited number of schools. The program will be available at five schools, including high schools and a middle school. This is a reduction from its previous reach.
Cost savings were a factor in the decision, with a significant decrease in expenses. The district will now spend $115,000, down from a previous amount. Further details about the program and its impact are available from the source, including comments from students and a court representative who spoke at a board meeting.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? In a recent decision, United ISD trustees agreed to revive a program at a limited number of schools. The program will be available at five schools, including high schools and a middle school. This is…
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