Archives for May 2024
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Summer Series kicks off with live animals from Contacto Animal (McAllen, Texas)-Be amazed by a menagerie of animals at Quinta Mazatlán from Contacto Animal, which kicks off the Thursday Night Live Summer Series. Take the opportunity to learn and explore at a live animal show on Thursday, June 6, 2024, starting at
Courtesy Monet Ramon, McAllen, Texas-Meet Nikita, the spirited and adventurous Shepherd who has been in Palm Valley’s care for over a year. Already spayed and microchipped, this sweet girl is eagerly awaiting her forever home. With a mid-high energy level, Nikita thrives on activity and loves exploring and running to her heart’s content. This sweet
Courtesy Joana Santillan, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College’s annual Memorial Day Observance on May 27 was a beautiful tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes. Local veterans and community members gathered on this special day to honor, remember and mourn the men and women who lost their lives while serving in our six branches of the military. This
Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño presented special recognitions to the Elite Soccer League and the Elias Herrera Basketball Team for their outstanding contributions to youth sports and community development in a special ceremony held at City Hall on May 22, 2024, to celebrate the significant impact
Courtesy Oscar Gomez, Laredo, Texas – El Metro Transit, has announced the closure of its administrative office and customer service operations in observance of Memorial/Remembrance Day on Monday, May 27, 2024. On this day of reflection and honor, El Metro Transit will be pausing its administrative and customer service functions to pay tribute to those
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Beat the heat this summer by staying cool at various locations and splash pads (McAllen, Tx)-As temperatures and heat indexes continue to soar, the City of McAllen would like to remind the public that the following facilities are open and available to the community as cooling centers. From Saturday, May 25 until
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, TX—The City of Laredo and Mayor Pro Tempore Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., Council Member for District 5, invite the community to the annual End-of-School-Year Splash Bash on Friday, May 31, starting at 4:00 p.m. at Jovita Idar’s El Progreso Park, located at 5911 Thomas Ave. at the corner of Bartlett Ave. Year
Courtesy Monet Ramon, (McAllen, Texas)-Meet Halen, the 2-year-old bundle of fur and endless enthusiasm! This spirited canine is a unique blend of Husky and Labrador Retriever, resulting in a charismatic companion like no other. Halen is no ordinary dog; he’s a quick learner who responds exceptionally well to handler tools, making training sessions a breeze.
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-As the end of the school year nears, keeping children physically active and intellectually engaged is a top priority for parents. Laredo College will meet both of these objectives through its first-ever health sciences summer camp, which will take place June 10 to June 14. The camp is an amazing opportunity
Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-After preparing and eagerly anticipating the much-awaited day, more than a thousand students, along with their friends and families, gathered at the Sames Auto Arena for Laredo College’s Commencement on Friday, May 10. Among their closest loved ones, Palomino graduates proudly donned their graduation regalia as they walked across the stage
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