Community
PILLAR’s Project Re-entry and Treatment Network receives $2,000,000 in federal funding
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PILLAR services 330 Laredoans
Culture
CANCELLED: Heritage Foundation hosts Aug. 17 opening of “Fronterizo Dreaming” exhibit featuring art of Julio Obscura and Josias Figueirido
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Works offer meaningful narratives for the complexities of crossing borders, relocating to unfamiliar environments, and forming cultural identities
Government and Politics
In Piedras Negras, a nun prays for migrants as smugglers benefit from Texas’ border buoys
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From The Dallas Morning News
Culture
Noche Flamenca features former Laredoan Bianca Rodriguez Aug. 19 at Casa López
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Evening promises tapas, wine, and the passion of Flamenco
Community
Mark DeMay appointed City’s Finance Director
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CM Neeb introduces new director to City Council at July 31 meeting
Community
Ribbon-cutting opens Springfield Ave. Extension connecting Shiloh Dr. with San Isidro Parkway
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Pending: International to Shiloh and San Isidro Pkway. to Loop 20
Government and Politics
Eagle Pass residents demand City Council action to stop growing humanitarian and environmental crisis at Shelby Park on Texas-Mexico border
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Citizens ask to rescind Mayor Rolando Salinas’ affidavit reclassifying park as private property for Gov. Abbot’s controversial Operation Lone Star
Community
LC hosts Palomino Saturday July 22 for fall semester college-bound students
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Students can begin, continue, or complete enrollment and registration at event
Community
Burgos-Aviles sentenced to life without parole in double homicide of Grizelda Hernandez and their year-old son Dominic
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Jury answers “yes” to murderer’s danger to society; “no” to death sentence