Culture
“Building Our History,” theme of 2018 Founders’ Day Celebration
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Ike Epstein named honorary President of the Republic of the Río Grande
Government and Politics
Lecturer Minicozzi: real math for smart urban development
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GROWING IN lecture Tuesday, April 24, 7 p.m. at LCC’s De la Garza Building
Culture
Holocaust Day of Remembrance: Survivor Dr. William Samelson to speak at Joe A. Guerra Public Library
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Public is invited to April 26 event
Green
City, Chamber, restaurants join RGISC initiative to end use of plastic straws
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Daily U.S. straw waste can wrap circumference of Earth 2.5 times
Government and Politics
City council candidates crowd roster for San Miguel’s District VI seat
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Four candidates vie for Perez’s District III seat
Commentary & Opinion
On Timothy Snyder’s 20 lessons to fight tyranny in the 20th century
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This mandate has immense relevance today
Community
Cycling Association Youth Team competes in Warda; prepares for state finals in Glen Rose on April 22
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Middle school division took second place
Community
District VII Council member Altgelt hosts town hall meeting April 14
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Charrette topic: how to spend District VII Priority Funds
Green
Earth Day Celebration and Laredo Kayak Race set for Sat., April 28, at Lake Casa Blanca
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Family friendly event includes Eco-stations, Eco-games, vendors, and Recycled Art Contest for schools
Culture
Stories Bonifacio Rodriguez recounted in 1974: a soldier in Carranza’s army, immigration to the United States, and the kindness of strangers
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He settled in Galveston, working as a cook, carpenter, stevedore, and a cabinetmaker