Archives for December 2010
Courtesy Vanessa Guajardo, Players and Staff Visit Pediatric Unit (LAREDO, Texas)- Heat Players and Staff with gifts in tow visited the Doctors Hospital Pediatric Unit on Thursday afternoon to spread some holiday cheer to the smallest and youngest of patients. The players handed out toys and Laredo Heat balls, sling bags and shirts. “Participating in
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, After closing the doors to Laredo’s only bookstore almost one year ago, former manager Mary Benavides has been on a quest to bring back not only the bookstore, but also, the experience, knowledge and relationships she had developed with her customers as they bonded over books and stories. She has accomplished that
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo celebrates 13 years helping Mexican citizens return home for holidays Laredo, TX—For 13 years, the City of Laredo has hosted a Paisano Rest Stop to help Mexican citizens returning home from throughout the U.S. have a smoother experience as they head home for the holidays. This unique bi-national
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, Two hundred fifty (250) Rancho Peñitas West Colonia residents in Webb County Pct. 4 will not have to brave the cold winter days and nights this holiday season thanks to the United High School Seniors – Bimstein Buddies Blanket Brigade lead by Ms. Linda Raye Bimstein, UHS English teacher. “The students wanted
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON, SUZETTE LABOY The Associated Press It comes a day after what would have been The Doors frontman’s 67th birthday TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Forty years after Jim Morrison was convicted of exposing himself at a wild Miami concert, this is the end: Florida’s Clemency Board, egged on by departing Gov. Charlie Crist, pardoned The
NEW YORK (CBS/AP) Thirty years ago today, John Lennon was gunned down outside his New York apartment by Mark David Chapman, as he was returning from a recording session. He was 40 years old. Three decades after his death (and in the same year he would have turned 70 in October), fans and music lovers
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX – – Have you gotten your FLU shot yet? If not, it’s still not too late. In fact, now is still a great time to get vaccinated. While it is true that there are groups of people at higher risks for complications from flu, the flu doesn’t discriminate and can
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on FRIDAY, Dec 10, 2010 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District III educating about and enforcing City of Laredo codes. The campaign will encompass the following southern neighborhood: From Pine Street to Boulanger Street, between U.S. Highway, 83
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Thousands of paisanos, Mexican nationals, traveling south to Mexico for the Christmas and year-end holidays, come through the Port of Laredo and take advantage of the Paisano Rest Stop, a unique bi-national project now in its 13th year, offered only in Laredo, Texas. For 48 continuous hours, the rest stop is staffed
Courtesy B. Torres, The Gateway Gatos, Fr. Toby of St. Peter’s Church, and other sponsors invite everyone to a CHRISTMAS ANIMAL POSADA on Sunday, December 19 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Plaza (Matamoros street and Main avenue). All participants are encouraged to go dressed as an animal or wearing a mask
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