Archives for September 2021
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – The Laredo Public Library system is excited to announce its participation on September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World, an educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Told across
Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo is concerned with the decision made today by the 49th District Court Judge, Joe Lopez to reinstate former city employee, Tony H. Moreno, to his position at the Utilities Department. Moreno claimed what was tantamount in the final written order by the Municipal Civil Service
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, Laredo, Texas – City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz and members of the Council presented special awards and recognitions to local citizens and groups on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, for their distinguished achievements. Likewise, Mayor Saenz, members of the Council, and City Management addressed the family and friends of the recognized citizens,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-September is designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In observance, Arndt elementary students are conveying messages of support for everyone who is struggling with the affliction. As part of their campaign, students are wearing yellow and gold clothing/ribbons every Friday throughout the month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by
Dana Youngleton, Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, a Laredo Native, to Posthumously Receive Award Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) joined legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week. The House legislation has 216 cosponsors. The fallen servicemembers will join a
Courtesy David Alegria, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz was honored to give a replacement of the Key to the City to Mr. Jack Strunk. Strunk originally received the Key to the City by former Mayor Raul Salinas in 2012 for defending Laredo from a viral YouTube video called “Sara Hates
Courtesy Gladys Gonzalez, LAREDO, Texas— In observance of Labor Day, the City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021. Other details include: The Solid Waste Services administrative offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6. Regular garbage pick-up will take place on Monday, September 6. The City Landfill will be
Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and Canada since 1894. In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Webb County administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 6th, 2021. The
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