Culture
NYC’s innovative Ballet Nepantla performs “Valentina” at TAMIU’s CFPA March 4
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Performance address resilience and strength of women during the Mexican Revolution
Community
Texas Chemical Council donates prizes for TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas Art Contest
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Contest is for K-5 students; closing date March 4
Culture
March 4 Art Raffle benefits Center for the Arts Acquisition Project
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Art of César A. Martinez and Jorge J. López featured
Government and Politics
Webb Democratic Party hosts Meet the Candidates event Feb. 16
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Eight incumbents face challengers; 13 have no opposition in March 1 Primary Election
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