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Laredoans Receive Keep Texas Beautiful Awards

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, KGNS/Your CW Laredo/ Telemundo and Alfredo ‘Fred’ Santos IV are this year’s top winners for work with Keep Laredo Beautiful  (Laredo,Texas) – Keep Texas Beautiful recently announced KGNS-TV/Your CW Laredo/Telemundo as the 1st Place winner of the 2010 Media Award. The honor recognizes the efforts of KGNS-TV/Your CW Laredo/Telemundo to enhance their

Cigarroa Student Recognized for 13 Years of Perfect Attendance

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Edgar Martinez, a 2010 Cigarroa High School graduate was recognized for his 13 years of perfect attendance, which earned him an honor from Laredo’s own Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini.  Edgar credits his parents for “making” him go to school; later, he found that he liked it.  Another amazing fact is that his

City of Laredo Passes Resolution Opposing Arizona’s SB 1070

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Council sites historic ties with Mexico, strong Hispanic presence in Laredo and Texas and idea of freedom in America as reasons to oppose  (June 8 – Laredo,TX)  In early May, immediately after the passage of Arizona’s controversial SB 1070 law, a law that allows local police officers who have reasonable suspicion to

Shiloh Extension Ceremony

City of Laredo District VI Council Member Gene Belmares hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially celebrate the opening of the newly extended Shiloh Drive to Loop 20.  The official ribbon is cut.  Joining Cm. Belmares are George Martinez, president of Martinez Paving, the contractor for the project; City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas, Martinez

Laredo Public Library Hosts Teen Book Club

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Books explore relevant topics for today’s teenagers  In an effort to promote reading and share an interest in books; provide high school students an opportunity to openly discuss difficult topics in a safe environment; help students feel connected to Laredo Public Library; and promote and enhance critical thinking skills, the Laredo Public

Street Closed For Repair Work

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  CenterPoint Energy crews have closed the 3100 block of Market Street, between Smith and Mejia, to repair a gas leak.  The closure will be for a few hours today, Wednesday, June 2, 2010.  Contact CenterPoint Energy at (800) 427-7142 for more information.

Laredo Industrial Streets Closure Notice

Courtesy Xochitl Mora,  Weather permitting, on-going construction on several of Laredo’s industrial street projects will include several closures, starting next.  The City of Laredo contractor will coordinate with area businesses to maintain access. The traveling public should slow down, drive with extreme caution, and observe all safety signs, traffic control devices and flaggers in the

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