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Inaugural Eagle Ford Shale Consortium Conference Brings Leaders Together to Tackle Issues
 CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas   — Recognizing the extraordinary pinnacles and pitfalls the Eagle Ford Shale represents for the twenty-four counties it lies under, a consortium of community leaders and stakeholders is planning its inaugural conference to develop sustainable models of long-term development.  Organized by the Eagle Ford Consortium, “Creating a Sustainable Pathway” will be held in San Antonio Feb. 29 – March 2, 2012 at the Omni Hotels Colonnade.
“Our communities realized that we’d been in a reactive mode …

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The City of Laredo Health Department Continues to Offer FLU Vaccine
Laredo, TX – The City of Laredo Health Department continues to encourage the public to get vaccinated against influenza (FLU). Recently, a child was confirmed to have contracted H1N1 influenza and this could have been prevented if vaccinated.  The vaccine protects against both seasonal and H1N1 strains and is the most effective measure towards reducing the impact of influenza, and is particularly important for people who are at increased risk for severe complications from the flu.
 People in the …

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Laredo, TX—The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to inform the public that there is a new change in immunization requirements for college entry students. It is now required by state statute that all college students get vaccinated against meningococcal disease, more commonly known as bacterial meningitis. This disease can cause serious illness, such as neurological complications.   In order to ensure that college students are protected and in compliance, the CLHD is working with local colleges and universities and will be hosting a Saturday Clinic to …

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Laredo, TX— The City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) would like to remind the public that wildlife, specifically javelinas, raccoons, and opossums, can be found throughout our community, especially in residential areas along creeks, foothills, and brush country.  The CLHD would like to offer the following tips for dealing with strays in your home: 

Do not feed stray animals.
Remove dense brush to reduce hiding places.
Do not leave pet food or water out overnight.
Do not touch or move injured, or sick stray animals.
Do not corner or provoke stray animals.
Keep all …

(Laredo, Tx)-Wicked Psychos and Border Skulls Motorcycle Clubs visited El Cenizo, Tx bringing with them over 750 gifts that they distributed to children of El Cenizo.  Members of the groups collected the toys over a two month span with purchases they made individually.  Visiting with them were Santa Claus and Spiderman who took pictures with the children before they received their gifts.
Aside from the initial gift they received the children received added gifts at the end of the event walking away with two to three gifts.

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 The Laredo Public Library would like to invite parents to bring their children to enjoy some fun-filled holiday story time, arts and crafts, entertainment and other holiday activities over the Christmas break. 
 The festivities kick off this FRIDAY, December 16, 2011, from 4-5:30 PM, in the HEB Multi-Purpose Room with the Once Upon A Christmas program, for Christmas stories, a puppet show, Christmas craft, hot chocolate and cookies.  Mascots participating for this event are Reader Bear, Willie Bote, and Thomas the Tank. This activity is sponsored by The Public …

(Laredo, Tx)-The J.W. Nixon High School Golden Spurs/Cheerleaders are hosting a FREE Dance Workshop that has been a December tradition since the school opened in 1964.   Ani Vera, former Silver Spur Dancer will be conducting a Hip Hop style workshop for LISD students ages 14 years and older.   The event will take place Monday, December 19, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Nixon High School Gym.  For more information, please contact Cynthia Haynes Ramirez at 724-9904
 

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Local business tycoon is estatic to put his company’s name to the new stadium
 (Laredo, Tx)  As the Laredo baseball stadium continues on its fast-paced construction schedule, to be ready for its first baseball game on May 17, 2012, the next big announcement from the City of Laredo, Ventura Sports Group, and the Laredo Lemurs organization is the name of the soon-to-be completed baseball stadium. 
 Welcome to the Uni-Trade Stadium.   “I am so proud and excited that one of Laredo’s own most prominent businessman, Mr. Eduardo Garza, and his company, …

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“Operation Clean-Up” hits District IV

Laredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on FRIDAY, December 9, 2011 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District IV educating about and enforcing City of Laredo codes.
The campaign will encompass the following central neighborhood: Maryland Avenue to Tilden, between Ash and Travis Street..  Inspectors from Community Development (Code Enforcement division), Police (Ordinance division), Health (Animal Control division) and Building Development Services (Zoning Inspection division) will be walking door-to-door on Friday.  They will be speaking to property and …

Mayor Salinas to get his yearly flu shot, encourages community to protect themselves with easy, safe and painless shot
Laredo, TX— FLU vaccine is the most effective measure towards reducing the impact of influenza, especially for those at high risk that are more susceptible to respiratory complications and infections that send many to the emergency room, especially during the winter months.  The very young, elderly, those with heart and lung problems, allergies, pregnant or immune-compromised are extremely at risk for complications.
“The flu vaccine is the safest, easiest, and relatively painless way …