Government and Politics
Tonight’s City Council agenda: Taxes, litigation, Council members’ million-dollar Priority (Discretionary) Funds, developing a private/public freight cargo airport at Mile Marker 13
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Read at Our Laredo’s Facebook Page
Community
RGISC, Earthjustice, and Clean Air Laredo Coalition host press conference to demand EPA protect communities from Ethylene Oxide
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People across the country continue to be exposed to this carcinogen while waiting for EPA action
Culture
International Dance Studies Association recognizes WCHF and Gabriela Mendoza García’s Ballet Folklorico for dance video series filmed at historic Laredo landmarks
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Recognition for collaborative historic story telling that widens circulation of dance initiatives and resources
Government and Politics
Melissa Cigarroa opens District 3 campaign with Sept. 17 noon meet and greet
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Priorities: clean water; Ethylene Oxide emissions; careful spending, review, and oversight needed
Community
EPA townhall Sept. 15 to discuss health and cancer risks from exposure to Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
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Focus on elevated cancer risks from carcinogenic emissions by Midwest Sterilization Corp.
Culture
Write Poetry Laredo! Workshop explores and defines La Vida Fronteriza
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Attend online at laredolibrary.org/write-poetry-laredo
Government and Politics
Vish Viswanath announces run for City Council District 6
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Clean water and taxes on priorities list
Culture
Músicos Unidos Para Votar concert set for Sept. 24 at Frontera Beer Garden
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Register to vote, enjoy the music; admission free with proof of voter registration or onsite registration
Culture
Cande Aguilar’s “En vivo y todo a color” opens Friday, Sept. 2, at Center for the Arts
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barrioPOP merges indigenous humor, sights, and sounds of barrio life with the panoply of popular culture
Community
Nine candidates vie for three UISD board seats
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Former superintendent runs for District 3