Clara Sandoval

3 weeks ago | lmtonline.com | Clara Sandoval

Five years ago, Ben Juarez became a father, and from the moment his twin daughters, Mila and Marcia, were born, he was determined to teach them how to swim. Juarez built a pool and wanted to ensure his children knew how to swim because the statistics were overwhelming. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission drowning and submersion report in 2020, 339 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned. In 2021, that figure rose by 12%, with 380 children fatally drowning.

3 weeks ago | lmtonline.com | Clara Sandoval

Laredo was well represented at the 97th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays as Alexander, Cigarroa, Martin and United competed at Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday and Saturday at the University of Texas at Austin. The Texas Relays is one of the most prestigious meets for high school athletes, offering them a chance to test themselves against some of the best talent in the nation and step out of their comfort zones ahead of their respective district meets.

3 weeks ago | lmtonline.com | Clara Sandoval

The freshman class at United South has been a driving force for the Lady Panthers all season on the diamond, and they have been key components in multiple games, especially the recent 12-10 victory over rival LBJ. While it is evident that the team's leader is senior Andrea Guerrero, who is the Lady Panthers' No. 1 threat at the plate with her .585 batting average, United South also has five freshmen who have blended well this season on a team that went winless last year in district play.

4 weeks ago | lmtonline.com | Clara Sandoval

Alexander’s Jacky Tijerina was devastated when she learned her junior season was lost due to a foot injury. Tijerina worked diligently to get back on the diamond, and it was not until March 5 that she was cleared by her doctor. “It was a day before the Del Rio game that I got cleared,” Tijerina said. “My coach told me if I was ready to play.

4 weeks ago | lmtonline.com | Clara Sandoval

Melanie Duron continues to excel in college and has earned a national-level award. At the NCAA Division I Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships, Duron placed 13th overall with a mark of 16.74 meters, earning second-team All-American honors. “My journey has been a roller coaster, and placing 13th and becoming an All-American has shown that hard work and dedication truly pay off,” Duron said.