Community
2017 Alzheimer’s Walk organizers host kick-off
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Walk set for September 30 at TAMIU
Culture
Third edition of Dr. Jerry Thompson’s Pictorial History of Laredo debuts Aug. 23 at book signing at Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum
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Reprint features five new chapters
Green
Former Laredoan John Dromgoole accorded Excellence in Broadcasting Award by Austin Broadcasting Association
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His day job is operating an organic plant nursery
Commentary & Opinion
Bad form, tall tales, and half truths; on the road to a political half-life
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Balli diminished his own character
Government and Politics
Our Laredo marks second anniversary; public invited to July 22 meet-and-greet at Holding Institute
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Pointed questions about accountability and transparency met with eye-rolling
Culture
Foundation archivist undertakes survey of significant buildings of San Agustin Historic District
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Survey updates THC’s 1981 documentation
Downtown demolition makes way for parking lot; City will re-configure old structure into elderly housing
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Great save by Community Development department
Commentary & Opinion
Old Mercy Hospital, a decrepit, looted eyesore accessible to vandals and four-legged vermin
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Blighted structure drives down property values.