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Maria Eugenia Guerra

María Eugenia (Meg) Guerra has chronicled the news of South Texas and her native Laredo and its residents for more than two decades. She can be reached at meg@laredosnews.com

Community

Reflections on the wisdom of Gov. Gregg Abbot; and what we have learned, lost, and gained in Year One of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | March 10, 2021

“In this dark year we learned of our own
personal vulnerability as well as the vulnerability
of these constructed systems of society and economy.”
– Berman Rivera

Culture

1991: the San Ygnacio church fire; it was arson

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | January 18, 2021

Honduran national confessed to setting blaze to revered historic landmark

Obituaries

In Memoriam: Brendan Townsend | December 15, 1968 – December 18, 2020

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | December 21, 2020

“He was a passionate and kind person. The cultural community has lost a bright one. May the road rise up to meet him.”

Commentary & Opinion

Dec. 12 runoff: Cigarroa, Perez, Gutierrez, & Elizondo prevail

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | December 12, 2020

Roberto Balli trounced; Gutierrez unseats incumbent Nelly Vielma

Culture

Meet Wanda Garner Cash, author of Pancho Villa’s Saddle at the Cadillac Bar; Thurs., Dec. 10, Laredo Center for the Arts

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | December 8, 2020

Native Laredoan: a gifted wordsmith

Commentary & Opinion

A win for District VIII: Alyssa Cigarroa’s grass roots write-in campaign took on the momentum of a movement that made the race one for the history books

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | November 11, 2020

In a field of 6 candidates, she drew 2,122 votes to the incumbent’s 1,102 votes

Government and Politics

Contrasts among District VIII candidates offer telling clues about character and grasp of issues in City’s oldest, poorest, and most neglected neighborhoods

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | November 2, 2020

District includes City’s four historic districts

Government and Politics

Sparse response to Q&A from District VII Council candidates

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | October 27, 2020

Eleven candidates vie for post

Commentary & Opinion

Sworn affidavit alleges Fire PAC members delivered federal CARES Act food to District VIII registered voters rather than to elderly, disabled

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | October 25, 2020

Council votes 5-3 to continue investigation into distribution of CARES-Act food for political gain

Government and Politics

District V incumbent Nelly Vielma faces challengers George M. Beckelhymer, Ruben Gutierrez Jr., and Celestino Marina

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | September 18, 2020

General election Nov. 3; early voting begins Oct. 13

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