The Webb County Heritage Foundation will host an opening reception for the exhibit of entries in the “Historic Laredo” Photo Competition on Thursday, December 7 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Villa Antigua® Border Heritage Museum, 810 Zaragoza St. The public is invited to view all the competition entries which are on exhibit throughout the months of December and January.
“The Foundation wishes to acknowledge the work of all the talented photographers who participated in this competition,” said WCHF executive director Margarita Araiza.
T.J. Montalvo’s photo of “Our Lady of Guadalupe Church” was selected as the First Place winner, and is featured on the cover of the calendar. Kevin Loredo’s photograph of “Casa Blanca State Park” won Second Place, and Veronica C. Segovia’s photo entitled “Lucky 13 at Segovia Ranch” won Third Place. These and other winning photos will be featured in the 2024 Historic Laredo Calendar sponsored by the Heritage Foundation.
Veronica C. Segovia
The 2024 Historic Laredo Calendar will be available for sale that evening, and afterwards at the Border Heritage Museum, the Republic of the Rio Grande® Museum at 1005 Zaragoza St., and at the WCHF office at 500 Flores Ave.
“We’re happy to, once again, present a stunning selection of photographs submitted by community members of all ages,” said Margarita Araiza, WCHF Executive Director. “It’s clear that Laredo and Webb County produce very talented individuals who can photographically capture this region’s distinctive history and heritage. We thank all the photographers who participated in this year’s competition.”
Kevin Loredo
Photos selected for the calendar were judged among entries submitted to the Foundation’s Historic Laredo Photo Competition conducted last summer. The Photo Competition was designed to foster a greater appreciation of the region’s historic architecture, significant landmarks, and other notable historical features. In addition, the calendar features some of the important dates in Laredo’s history which serves as a convenient educational tool.
For more information, please contact the Webb County Heritage Foundation at www.webbheritage.org or (956) 727-0977.
