Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx) Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Rendon, subbing for City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas who is in Washington, D.C. today for the Winter Conference of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, joined by Sandra Rocha Taylor, executive director for Laredo Main Street and the LMS Board, helped to proclaim January 29,

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Laredo, Tx — Have you ever seen a vermillion flycatcher catch a fly?  How about the state bird of Texas, the mockingbird, in a dance to flush out insects?  Or a crested Caracara swooping down on road kill? These are just a few of the beautiful creatures that can be seen in

 Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  (Laredo, Tx) While attending the 79th Annual Winter Business Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas called on national, state and his fellow local leaders to be guided in their actions by the need for job creation and the understanding that the private sector must lead in

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 17, 2011 the City of Laredo Solid Waste Services Division will collect the recycling blue bags, normally scheduled for pick-up on Mondays for zip code 78046, on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.  “Because of the MLK holiday, we’ll go by and pick-up

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, All City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2011 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. Protective and emergency services will be operational.   No garbage or recycling pick-up will be available that day. The City of Laredo Landfill will also be open that day.  Trash

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Laredo, Tx – The Laredo Commission for Women, an organization whose mission it is to promote equality in legal, social, political, economic and educational opportunity and advancement for all women throughout the City of Laredo, will honor and induct the newest members to the Young Commission for Women on Wednesday, January 12,

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Laredo, Tx – The Villa San Agustin de Laredo Genealogical Society and The Laredo Public Library invite its membership and the general public to its monthly meeting, where Hector Farias, Jr., PhD, will give a presentation on “Colonel Santos Benavides: Unparalleled Cavalry Warrior.”  The meeting will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 1:00

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Laredo, Tx – Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 11, 2011, Kansas City Southern will close the intersection of Santa Isabel and Washington, and the crossing of Viduarri, to repair part of the rail line in the area.  The closure will be in place for two days.

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  The City of Laredo Public Works Division will resurface the north and south side parking lots at City Hall, starting at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, January 8, 2011.  Crews will be milling the parking lots to prepare them for the paving crew.  The public is asked to refrain from parked in the