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
Culture
Heritage Foundation hosts book-signing for Barbara Cigarroa’s A Mexican Dream and Other Compositions
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Author brings to life family stories of four generations
Community
VITA volunteer tax preparers exceed goals in 2018 season
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Free tax preparation continues through April 17 at 16 sites
Culture
CaminArte set for April 6 in historic downtown Laredo
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Exhibit centers on Tejano icon Selena
Commentary & Opinion
Commemorating the April anniversaries of Martin Luther King and César Chávez
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Both issued a call to action
Government and Politics
Pro bono DACA renewal clinic set for April 7 at Holding Institute
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Register in advance at bit.ly/dacalaredo
Community
BBVA ceremony commemorates 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
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Reception follows at American Legion Post 59
Community
Habitat for Humanity golf fundraiser set for April 14 at The Max
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Two-man scramble; shotgun start
Fernando Piñón to lecture on first novel, Transcendence, March 22 at Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library
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Story set in Guerrero Viejo; book signing follows lecture