The Laredo Entertainment Center along with Big Buck Country and Casa Raul will be having a 4th of July special for all you country fanatics. On Friday, July 3, 2009 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm will be having a HALF PRICE 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL LIVE REMOTE at the Casa Raul on Zapata Hwy …..on all ticket prices to this event. That’s right “HALF PRICE”. So you can enjoy a great event that will be over four hours of GREAT “TEXAS” COUNTRY MUSIC starting at ONLY $7.00 …. That’s right $7.00. …

Heat, sun contribute to higher temperature water coming from faucet
Laredo, TX – July 2, 2009 – If the water coming out of the cold water faucet feels a little warm to you, don’t worry, there is nothing wrong with your plumbing system nor the City of Laredo’s water utilities system.  It’s just hot out there, and this is affecting the core temperature of the water.
According to Tomás Rodriguez, director for the City of Laredo Utilities Department, there are several factors contributing to the warm water flowing in the cold water …

June 30, 2009-Harlingen, TX-the Laredo Broncos rallied with 3 runs in the 8th as they defeated the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings by a score of 6-4 at Harlingen Field, on Tuesday.
For the 2nd straight night, the Broncos jumped out to the early lead.  With 2 outs Mario Mendez walked.  Argelis Nunez came up and hit a rbi double scoring Mendez, and Laredo had the early 1-0 lead.
The Broncos added to their lead in the top of the 3rd.  With 2 outs, Miguel Ortiz doubled and then scored on a single …

 July 1, 2009 (LAREDO, TX) The Laredo Entertainment Center recently hosted “Battle Rock”, a battle of the bands competition, where the winners will be the opening musical act at Grindco’s Motopsycho Mania event on July 4th @ 5:30pm.
For the taking, a group comprised of six talented young adults, took first place last Friday as they beat out eight other bands. They won over the audience with their hard rock, electric sounds; acquiring the majority of the People’s Choice votes.
The group was formed 2 ½ years ago, and have played across …

Laredo, TX- The Laredo Broncos of the United League announce that they have acquired catcher Luany Sanchez from the Shreveport Captains.
Sanchez was one of the Broncos’ best players last year.  He hit .319 in 77 games with 18 home runs and 71 rbi for Laredo last year.  He was named to the United League All-Star team as well, and was named MVP of the All-Star game.  Sanchez adds another big bat and experience to the Broncos’ lineup.  While Sanchez’s primary position is catcher, last year he showed he can also …

 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced the benefits of a college loans reduction program that makes student loan payments manageable for millions of Americans, including tens of thousands in the 28th Congressional District. This includes cheaper interest rates on need-based federal loans, affordable monthly payments, and higher Pell Grant scholarships that cover the average tuition at public universities.
Starting Wednesday July 1, 2009, interest rates on student loans will drop from 6 to 5.6 percent. This interest rates reduction is part of the  College Cost Reduction Act of …

All City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009 in observance of Independence Day.
 Protective and emergency services will be operational. Independence Day, the Laredo Public Library will be closed Friday July 3 through Sunday, July 5, 2009. The Bruni Plaza Branch will be closed Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6, 2009.
There is no regular scheduled garbage or recycling pick-up on that day.  The City Landfill will be open on Friday, July 3, 2009 and closed on Saturday, July 4, 2000.
In observance of
The City of …