Government and Politics
Power the Vote and Texas Democratic Party announce voter protection partnership
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TDP recruiting poll watchers for March 1 Primary Elections
Culture
10TH Annual Laredo Birding Festival opens Feb. 3; offers exciting views of native and migratory avian species
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Local, ranch, and kayak tours on tap
Community
Clean Air Laredo responds to EPA announcement rejecting TCEQ’s watered-down cancer risk assessment on ethylene oxide
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Elected officials and residents praise EPA move, but demand swift action from the feds and state to end cancer-causing industrial emissions in Laredo.
Government and Politics
ABC News: FBI raid on home of Rep. Cuellar is related to Azerbaijan probe, source says
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An FBI spokesperson said any law enforcement activity was “court-authorized.”
Community
COVID-19 vaccine drive-through at City’s Hillside Park and Ride
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Begins Wednesday, Jan. 12; continues through Jan. 26
Government and Politics
District 80 Rep. Tracy O. King announces for re-election
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Agenda for next session: more jobs, better health care, improved public education, more benefits for veterans, lower taxes, and a better business climate
Community
City of Laredo expands COVID-19 testing accessibility; site moved to Sames Auto Arena
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Drive-through testing at Arena through Mon., Jan. 24
Community
Three LC professors appointed to higher ed board’s Texas Transfer Advisory Committee (TTAC)
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Martinez, Underbakke, and Macdonald will work to ease process for community college students transferring to public four-year university
Community
Bethany House looks to March 2022 “Havana Nights” as major fundraiser
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Local donors are main source of support for the homeless in Laredo