Community
Laredo Center for the Arts vandalized: the violent disarray of so tranquil a place for the arts bespoke a disconcerting rage
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Person of interest in custody
Community
Tu Casa Gráfica prepares for papermaking workshop March 15 in San Ygnacio
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Register now! Participation limited to 10
Culture
Dan Clouse memorializes the small town milieu that was Laredo, the place that formed us
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Nostalgia is complicated
Culture
Two-day celebration of prayer, dance, and music honors Feast Day of the Virgen de Guadalupe at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Dec. 11 – 12
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Events include procession, Midnight Mass, matachines, mariachis, and sale of 200 dozen tamales prepared by the Guadalupanas
Government and Politics
Leticia Martinez Mendoza announces candidacy for Webb County Court at Law 1 Judge
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Leticia Martinez Mendoza, Associate Judge for the Webb County Courts at Law, is in the run for Webb County Court at Law 1 Judge, a seat vacated by the retirement of Judge Hugo Martinez.
Government and Politics
Jerry Garza, C.Y. Benavides announce candidacy for Webb County Judge; unannounced third candidate has proliferated countyscape with signs
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Fourth candidate expected to announce soon
Community
South Texas Food Bank seeks donations and community support to offset 400% surge in Laredo due to SNAP delay and assistance to families of military and government employees
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$1 donation at southtexasfoodbank.org/donate feeds 7 to 10 families; volunteers needed
Culture
Sept. 5 CaminArte: Danzón at the Plaza San Agustín
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Nuevo Laredo’s Mextli dancers and Banda Municipal showcase beauty of this traditional dance form
Culture
Award winning VMT drama students return from Edinburgh Festival Fringe with “Beast of the Fringe” accolade for Lord of the Flies
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VMT was one of 35 U.S. schools invited to perform at the world’s largest theater festival