CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES
Recently, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas named three outstanding Laredoans as Ambassadors of the Republic of the Rio Grande, the City of Laredo’s highest recognition. Prior to joining Texas in its fight for independence, Laredo formed its own, the Republic of the Rio Grande, seeking to be independent from both Mexico and Texas.
City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas participated in the Mother’s Day Celebration held at the Santa Maria Day Care Center, helping to crown the oldest and youngest mother of the day. Mrs. Graciela Leija, (left), was honored as the oldest mother, while Mrs. Maria F. Torres, (right) was the youngest. A dance and celebration
This month’s book up for discussion at the Gateway City Book Lovers Club at the Laredo Public Library is “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” by David Wroblewski. The author is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes–the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling
Effective May 01, 2009, the Laredo Police Department will begin towing vehicles without liability insurance. Purpose: Drivers are required by law to maintain financial responsibility in order to operate vehicles on Texas roadways. This new initiative is for the impounding of a vehicle that is being operated within the jurisdictional limits of the City
Join the Laredo Public Library for a celebration for children and their families to promote reading. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. There will be snacks, including popcorn and cotton candy, lots of fun and plenty of information from organizations who serve children. The Dia
The Friends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale will be held this weekend, Saturday, May 2, 2009 and Sunday May 3, 2009 at the Laredo Public Library at 1120 East Calton Road, during regular Library hours. There will be something for everyone, at bargain basement prices. The proceeds of this event will help provide
The swine flu hotline phone number for the City of Laredo Health Department has changed. If anyone has questions, concerns or needs clarification regarding swine flu, symptoms, preventive measures or other issues, please call (956) 795-4921.The Texas Department of State Health Services has a flu hotline in place for the general public. The number is
Although at this time there are no confirmed cases of “Swine” Flu in Laredo, TX, there have been 20 cases of “Swine” Flu confirmed in the U.S. spanning 5 states, one of which is Texas. The CLHD will be issuing information as it becomes available to us. Additionally, we are recommending that the public stay
Students, teachers, staff and parent and even grandparents volunteers had a blast celebrating Earth Day, cleaning the school, planting flowers, shrubs and trees, taking out weeds, and just generally, doing what they could to help take care of the environment and their school. With their Peace t-shirts and smiling faces, grubby little hands worked
“Operation Clean-Up” hits District IILaredo, TX—Inspectors from various City departments will team up on Friday, April 24, 2009 to make a sweep of an area in City Council District II educating about and enforcing City codes. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Solid Waste crews will be picking up all curbside debris along the designated Operation Clean-Up
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