Courtesy Veronica Cantu,  “What are AP courses and what are the benefits of taking them?”  “Which AP courses are offered by the District?”  “And, what are AP courses like?”  These questions and more will be answered at United Independent School District ’s Advanced Placement or AP Parent Night to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, “Operation Clean-Up” hits District VIII Laredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on FRIDAY, January 18, 2013 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District VIII educating about and enforcing City of Laredo codes. The campaign will encompass the following western neighborhood: Burnside to Jefferson between Anna

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Will serve as Conference lead on Immigration Reform and Border Policy  (Laredo, TX – ) City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas will travel to Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the 81st Annual Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) which will take place January 17-19, 2013.  More

(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo District VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel officially inaugurated the newly constructed Shiloh Bike Trails. The Shiloh Bike Trails, located at Livingston Drive at Shiloh consist of approximately 4.8 miles of winding single track dirt trails for riders to enjoy. Together with the cycling community, the trails have undergone improvements to

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo District II Council Member Esteban Rangel officially welcomed the Santo Niño neighborhood to the new Santo Niño Park, located at 3002 Vicente  Street.  The Santo Niño Park features a playground with shade structure, walking track, perimeter fencing, benches, lighting, and landscaping.  This project was funded with Community Development Block

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas celebrated yesterday with some very special Laredoans.  He began the day with a visit with local centenarian Eva Flores Ramirez, whose 101st birthday he celebrated in August of last year.  Salinas    contacted the White House and President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sent

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)- Tomorrow, January 4, 2013, weather permitting, City of Laredo Public Works crews will begin milling the eastbound lane of Calton Road between Springfield and McPherson, closing this lane from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Resurfacing and repaving work will continue on Saturday, January 5, 2013 beginning at 7:00 a.m. and will

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,   (Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Administrative Offices will be closed on Tuesday January 1, 2013 in observance of New Year’s Day.   Protective and emergency services will be operational.  Please be aware that there will be NO trash, recycling or lawn clippings collection service on Tuesday.  Garbage and recycling collection schedule will resume on