(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Mayor Pro Tempore Cindy Liendo Espinoza welcomed representatives from SCAN, and their partners throughout the community to help build awareness of the rise of teen dating violence and their efforts to prevent it.  Joining MPT Liendo Espinoza in the proclamation was Webb County Judge Danny Valdez.  According to the director of the sexual assault program for SCAN, Sylvia Hernandez and partner, Sylvia Flores, the key to the success of their teen program is the presence and participation of so many teenagers in the community who volunteer …

(Laredo, Tx)-Dist. II Cm. Esteban Rangel will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Dance on Thursday February 9th from 10a.m. to 2p.m. the event will be taking place at the Casa Blanca Ballroom.   “Love, friendship and camaraderie exists at every age, and I want to invite the elderly in our community to come kick off the holiday  at a dance that celebrates these emotions,” said Cm. Rangel.  Free food will be provided by Danny Lopez Jr. who is currently running for Webb County Commissioner Pct.3.    Additionally, those in attendance will enjoy …

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(Laredo, Tx)-The government of Costa Rica is going to develop a port of entry with their neighbor, their fellow Central American country of Nicaragua, called Peñas Blancas.  The government of Costa Rica has announced they are using Laredo as the model to develop this port to take back to all of Central America.  
In addition, since there are very few air cargo flights from Costa Rica to Mexico, they see opportunities to develop air cargo between Costa Rica and Laredo that could then be shipped to Mexico via the …

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(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Dist. VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel proudly welcomed Dr. Rosa Maria Vida, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Laredo, as well as representatives from the six Laredo Catholic schools to proclaim Catholic Schools’ Week in Laredo, for the week of Jan. 29-Feb 3, 2012.  Prior to inviting the principals and students to join him at the dais, Cm. San Miguel showed a video highlighting the work of the Catholic Church throughout the world over history, highlighting the role the Church has …

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Celebrates Groundbreaking of La Terraza at Lomas del Sur with partners, Laredo Public Facility Corporation and Ejido Holdings
 LAREDO, TX  – The breeze carried the dust away in a triumphant show and with shovels in hand, the NRP Group LLC, in partnership with the Laredo Public Facility Corporation and Ejido Holdings, celebrated the groundbreaking of Laredo’s newest quality affordable housing development, La Terraza at Lomas del Sur. The press conference, which took place this morning at 11AM at 3201 SouthEjido Avenue, represented a significant stride for the area in …

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 Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Tax Department is issuing an urgent reminder to all citizens that City of Laredo 2011 Property Taxes are due on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.   Property tax statements were mailed October 2011.
 City property taxes provide more tax dollars for local services in Texas than any other source.  Property taxes help pay for city streets, police, fire protection, and many other services.  For this reason, it is very important to pay taxes on time.
 City of Laredo 2011 property taxes not paid before February 1st will …

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(Laredo, Tx)-  In response to a recent attack on a jogger in Century City last week, District I Council Member Mike Garza is hosting a neighborhood meeting tonight, Monday, January 23, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Century City Park Entrance, located at 120 Century Boulevard.
 Present at the meeting will City of Laredo officials and members of the Laredo Police Department who will be on hand to discuss safety awareness and other safety and precautionary related issues.
 “By arming ourselves with information, knowing how to keep safe and …

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At the  U.S. Conf. of Mayors meeting last week, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas spent some time discussing immigration and port issues with City of New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

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(Laredo, Tx)-The NRP Group LLC, in partnership with the Laredo Public Facility Corporation and Ejido Holdings, takes another stride for economic development and community outreach with the groundbreaking of its newest affordable housing development, La Terraza at Lomas del Sur. This 128 unit, $17.3 million development is set to feature enriching amenities and programs, such as their “Homework First” program that offers safe, educational after school activities, and houses 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units.  The event will take place on Wednesday, January 25th at 3201 S. Ejido …

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 City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas wrapped up his participation at the 80th Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors with a visit to the U.S. State Department to promote Laredo’s efforts to expand the permitted uses of the World Trade Bridge. 
 Mayor Salinas explained:  “While I enjoy being in our nation’s capitol to participate in continuing education efforts, with and from my fellow mayors on how best to serve our citizens, I am also pleased anytime I can do the work of the City of Laredo …