Government and Politics
City of Laredo, nation’s largest inland port, hires consultant to address recurring third-world water supply and frequent boil water notices
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Pishkur replaces swiftly dispatched former interim Utilities Department director
Community
Food Town Laredo, TX Symposium: focus on City’s culinary culture and growing food tourism
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Keynote by Chef Jesse Kuykendall; panel led by podcaster and food historian Maite Gomez-Rejón
Community
TAMIU recipient of $100,000 Matias De Llano Charitable Trust gift for newly established Banking Academy
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Gift will jump start development of highly qualified banking and finance executives
The Arts
Transitions exhibit, work of Miki Rodriguez, opens this evening, Oct. 6, at the Laredo Center for the Arts
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Former Laredoan greeted with a heartfelt homecoming reception
Culture
Public invited to Grito de Independencia event Sun., Sept. 15 event at El Portal, 5 – 9 p.m.
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Ceremony commemorates Mexican Independence from the rule of the Spanish Empire
Community
LC, IBC host Lotería fundraiser Fri., Sept. 6 to benefit MD Anderson cancer treatment and research
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Admission is free; great prizes on tap
Obituaries
Lucila C. Jennings | Sept. 6, 1946 – August 14, 2024
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It is with grieving hearts that the family of Lucila Adriana Casso Jennings announce her peaceful passing into eternal life on August 14, 2024.
Culture
Bi-national art exhibit on display in Nuevo Laredo through Aug. 30; at TAMIU Sept.. 10 – 20
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Goal of IX Binational At Exhibition is to promote border’s cultural identity
Community
Laredo dance legend Altagracia Azios García honored at Laredo College’s FlamencoFest
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Azios García: “This has been a beautiful gift for my 90th birthday.”
Culture
LTGI’s production of Matilda the Musical opens July 18 at TAMIU Center for Fine and Performing Arts; tickets available at laredotheaterguild.org
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Song, dance, live orchestra, and local talent will delight Laredoans of all ages; performances through July 28