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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, For the sixth year, the Laredo Public Library’s One City, One Book program invites the entire community of Laredo to read, learn and share a common experience by reading a powerful, thought-provoking book by a modern-day author. “This year’s selection is Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography–The True Story of a Black Youth’s Coming
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas and Chief of Police Ray Garner went on a walking tour of downtown Laredo. They wanted to reassure the downtown community about the commitment from the Laredo Police Department, as well as to listen to any concerns or issues residents and business owners in
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013, through Sunday, September 22, 2013, 7 p.m., City of Laredo Public Works crews will close Flores Avenue between Grant and Iturbide to all traffic as they reconstruct the intersection of Flores and Grant. Crews will be reconstructing the intersection in cement. Drivers are
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-The state of Texas has reported 2,160 Pertussis cases the most in 50 years. In Laredo we have reported 17 confirmed or epi-linked, the most in recent years. Therefore, we want to remind the public on the following: · Urge all providers to consider as part of the differential diagnosis for
(Laredo, Tx)-For 88 years, St. Peter’s Memorial School Raiders have been a major part of the Laredo community. However, raiders are pirates and an image many at this Catholic elementary and middle school felt was not appropriate for the students to portray. After a year-long process of research and design, the school unveiled their new
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)– At last night’s City Council meeting, several Laredoans were recognized for the contributions and accomplishments by City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas and the Laredo City Council. Rafael Gonzalez and Elena Gonzalez of MG Builders were on hand to present a plaque to the Laredo Police Department Officer Jose
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Test run to be conducted in anticipation of emergency situation (Laredo, TX )– In the coming week, the Laredo Information Alert System, the emergency phone number alert notification system in place that would notify residents in the event of an actual emergency, will be conducting tests of the system. Residents whose home
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Representatives from Laurel Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Catapult Health hosted a press conference on August 15 to discuss the results of the 2013 wellness screenings that were conducted this year at the District. Several hundred U.I.S.D. employees participated in the screenings. Roberto Chapa, U.I.S.D. Risk Management Director said that
Courtesy Shawn Tiemann El Paso, TX – The Lemurs jumped into a first-place tie in the American Association South Division after splitting two games tonight at Cohen Stadium. In game one, Laredo held off the Diablos 11-9. The game resumed in the fourth with the Lemurs leading 2-0. It had been postponed from the night
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Tx)-During yesterday’s Mayors Institute on City Design conference, City of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson invited friend and colleague City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas to pose for a photo in front of a mural depicting support for comprehensive immigration reform. The mural is in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Mayor
