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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, TX- Although there are still some persons being seen at Rio Bravo, the doors have closed at both Zapata and Rio Bravo for the 6th Annual Operation Lone Star (OLS). Over 1,067 medical exams, screening services and immunizations were given with over 1,000 persons attending and 985 seen for medical care.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Once again, a Laredo Pony League baseball team has made not only made history, but also, another trip to the Pony League World Series. The 15 & 16-year old Colt Division Laredo team won a hard-fought battle this past weekend to earn their invite to the tournament next week in Lafayette, Indiana,
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, On Saturday, July 28, 2012, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the HEB Multi-Purpose Room,, the Laredo Public Library, 1120 E. Calton Road, will host The Greatest Silence Writing Group, a group based on the film, The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo by film maker Lisa Jackson, a documentary about violence
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, LAREDO, Texas—The SMG-managed Laredo Energy Arena has announced it has signed a formal letter of intent with Consolidated Sports Holdings USA to bring a North American Hockey League (NAHL) team to play at the arena beginning in 2013. Consolidated Sports Holdings USA manages professional sports teams, including Central Hockey League (CHL) and
Courtesy Timothy A. Franciscus-Timm, The Resorts at Wendover offer Charter flights from Laredo International Airport directly to Wendover, Nevada. There are currently two Charter flights scheduled, September 6, 2012 and October 26, 2012. The total price for airfare, hotel, and ground transportation on these flights is $219/person. For more information regarding these charter flights, please
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, For Laredo Public Library patrons with in iPad or any other electronic tablet device wanting to utilize the book feature that has made these products so popular, you are now in luck. The Laredo Public Library is now offering e-books for check-out, er, download, straight to your tablet, for two weeks. “This
Courtesy Miriam Castillo, Laredo, TX – The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Committee hosted the Annual Five Star Service Awards on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Laredo Country Club. The Customer Service Committee recognized those local businesses that have gone that extra mile to provide outstanding customer service. The Chairperson of the Customer
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of Laredo Community Development Department received $2.1 million in Texas Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The purpose of the program was to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed properties that might
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Work continues until Friday, July 27, 2012, a private contractor for the City’s transit service, El Metro, will be constructing new sidewalks and ramps compliant with the American with Disabilities Act, along Bartlett Street, from Price Street to East Lyon Street. This will cause a partial lane closure on the eastern side of Bartlett,
Courtesy Xochitl Garcia, Laredo, TX- This year will be the fourth (4th) year Operation Lone Star (OLS) provides free medical services to people in South Texas. Next week, OLS will provide services in Rio Bravo and Zapata. Beginning July 23rd, persons can take advantage of free medical exams, immunizations (for children only; up to 18
