City of Laredo
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname: The Gateway City" & "The City Under Seven Flags
Location of Laredo in Texas
Location of Laredo in Webb County
Coordinates: 27°31′28″N 99°29′26″W / 27.52444, -99.49056
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Webb
Metropolitan Area	Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Metropolitan Area
Settled	1755
Government
- Type	Mayor / City Manager
- Mayor	Raul G. Salinas
- City Manager	Carlos R. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. List of Texas county name etymologies|List of Texas county seat name etymologies The state of Texas is divided into 254 counties, more than any other U Webb County is a County located in the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 193117 A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central The Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Metropolitan Area ( UN/LOCODE: USLRD & MXNLD) is one of six bi-national metropolitan areas along the United States - Raul Gonzalez Salinas (born November 8, 1947) is a private security consultant a Businessman, and a retired Federal Bureau of Investigation Villarreal
Area
- City	84. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 54 sq mi (218. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 96 km²)
- Land	83. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 44 sq mi (216. 11 km²)
- Water	1. 1 sq mi (2. 8489 km²)  1. 3011%
- Metro	161. 76 sq mi (418. 96 km²)
Elevation	438 ft (137. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit 2 m)
Population (2007)
- City	217,559
- Density	2,469. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 20/sq mi (960. 36/km²)
- Metro	737,396+
- Metro Density	4,943. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central 92/sq mi (1,908. 86/km²)
	metro area includes Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Rio Bravo, Texas, El Cenizo, Texas, Laredo Ranchettes, Texas. Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Rio Bravo is a city in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 5553 at the 2000 census El Cenizo is a city in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 3545 at the 2000 census Laredo Ranchettes is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. Larga Vista, Texas, Ranchos Penitas West, Texas, La Presa, Texas, Colombia, Nuevo Leon, Hidalgo, Coahuila
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CST (UTC-5)
Zip Code	Laredo: 78040, 78041, 78042, 78043, 78044, 78045, 78046, & 78049 Nuevo Laredo: 88000
Area code(s)	Laredo: +1-956 Nuevo Laredo: +52-876
FIPS code	48-41464[1]
GNIS feature ID	1339633[2]
Laredo Airport:	Laredo International Airport KLRD LRD
Nuevo Laredo Airport:	Quetzalcoatl International Airport MMNL NLD
Website: City of Laredo

Laredo (pronounced /ləˈreɪdoʊ/ "luh-RAID-o" in English, [laˈɾeðo] in Spanish) is the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States, located on the north bank of the Rio Grande (Río Bravo) in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Larga Vista is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. Ranchos Penitas West is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. La Presa is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. Colombia Nuevo León is a Planned community founded in 1992 by the Mexican state of Nuevo León in the Hidalgo (also Villa Hidalgo) is a community and municipality located in the Mexican state of Coahuila. Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Laredo International Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located three Nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the Central business district Laredo International Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located three Nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the Central business district Quetzalcóatl International Airport (IPA) is an International airport located in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Quetzalcóatl International Airport (IPA) is an International airport located in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Webb County is a County located in the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 193117 Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the South Texas is a region of the US state of Texas that lies roughly south of or beginning at San Antonio. Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. According to the 2006 census estimate, the city population was 217,559^[3]. The United States Census is a decennial Census mandated by the United States Constitution. Laredo is part of the Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Metropolitan Area with an estimate population of 737,396^[4]. The Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Metropolitan Area ( UN/LOCODE: USLRD & MXNLD) is one of six bi-national metropolitan areas along the United States - Laredo's economy is primarily based on international trade with Mexico whereas it has the distinction of being the largest inland port in the United States. Most major transportation companies have a facility in Laredo. Laredo's location along the southern end of IH-35 and in proximity with maquiladoras (manufacturers) in North Mexico promotes its vital role in trade between the United States and Mexico.

Laredo has the distinction of having seven flags flown over the city. Six Flags Over Texas is a major Amusement park located in Arlington, Texas ( USA) east of Fort Worth and about west of Dallas Having been founded in 1755, Laredo grew from a villa to the Capital of the brief Republic of the Rio Grande to the largest inland port on the United States-Mexican Border. A villa was originally an Upper-class Country house, though since its origins in Roman times the idea and function of a villa has evolved considerably The Republic of the Rio Grande existed briefly in North America between the Republic of Texas and Mexico, from January 17 to November Today, it has four international bridges and one railway bridge. Laredo Texas International Bridge System Gateway to the Americas International Bridge Informally known as Laredo International Bridge Laredo's weather is semi-arid during the summer and mild during the winter.

Laredo International Airport is within the Laredo city limits, while the Quetzalcoatl International Airport is nearby in Nuevo Laredo in Mexico. Laredo International Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located three Nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the Central business district Quetzalcóatl International Airport (IPA) is an International airport located in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The city has three professional sports teams: the Bucks, Broncos, and Heat. The Laredo Bucks are an Ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League. The Laredo Broncos are a professional baseball team based in Laredo Texas, in the United States. Laredo Heat are an American Soccer team founded in 2004. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL Texas A&M International University and Laredo Community College call Laredo home. Texas A&M International University, often referred to as TAMIU, is a Public, Co-educational, state-supported University located in Laredo Laredo Community College, or LCC, was established as Laredo Junior College on September 28, 1947, by the Laredo Independent School The biggest festival, Washington's Birthday Celebration is during February all month long, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists. The Washington's Birthday Celebration (WBCA is an almost month long held event in Laredo Texas that celebrates George Washington's Birthday

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Climate 4 Demographics 5 Government 5.1 State & Federal Representatives 6 Education 6.1 PK to 12 6.2 Colleges and Universities 7 Economy 7.1 Trade 7.2 Retail Sales 7.3 Labor Market Information 8 People & Culture 8.1 Annual festivals 8.2 Recreational 8.2.1 Lake Casa Blanca 8.2.2 Golf 8.2.3 Parks, Recreational Centers, Plazas, and Baseball Fields 8.3 Museums 8.4 Planetarium 8.5 Library 8.6 Nightlife 9 Architecture 10 Health Care 11 People from Laredo 11.1 Notable people born in Laredo 11.2 Notable people residing in Laredo but born elsewhere 11.3 Fictional Characters from Laredo, TX 12 Sports 12.1 Laredo Bucks 12.2 Laredo Heat 12.3 Laredo Broncos 12.4 Stadiums / Arenas 12.4.1 Laredo Entertainment Center 12.4.2 The Student Activity Center 12.4.3 Shirley Field 12.4.4 Krueger Field 12.4.5 Veterans Field 13 Transportation 13.1 Air 13.2 Mass Transit 13.3 Rural Transit 13.4 International Bridges 13.5 Major Highways 13.6 Nearby Cities 14 Sister cities 15 Media 15.1 Newspapers 15.2 Television 15.3 AM Radio 15.4 FM Radio 16 References 17 External links

History

Villa de San Agustin de Laredo was founded in 1755 by Don Tomás Sánchez while the area was part of a region called Nuevo Santander in the Spanish colony of New Spain. Nuevo Santander ( New Santander) was a region of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, corresponding generally to the modern Mexican state of Tamaulipas Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Viceroyalty of New Spain (Virreinato de Nueva España was a name given to the Viceroy -ruled territories of the Spanish Empire in North America, Villa de San Agustin de Laredo got its name from Laredo, Cantabria, Spain and in honor of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Laredo is a town in the Northern Spanish province and autonomous community of Cantabria. In 1840, Laredo was the capital of the independent Republic of the Rio Grande, set up in rebellion to the dictatorship of Antonio López de Santa Anna and brought back into Mexico by military force. The Republic of the Rio Grande existed briefly in North America between the Republic of Texas and Mexico, from January 17 to November Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón ( February 21, 1794 &ndash June 21, 1876) often known as Santa The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. In 1846, during the Mexican-American War the town was occupied by the Texas Rangers. The Texas Ranger Division, commonly called the Texas Rangers, is a law enforcement agency with statewide Jurisdiction based in Austin, the After the war the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo ceded the land to the United States. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ( Tratado de Guadalupe Hidalgo in Spanish) is the Peace treaty, largely dictated by the United States to A referendum was taken in the town, which voted overwhelmingly to petition the American military government in charge of the area to return the town to Mexico. However, this petition was rejected, and in response the bulk of the population moved over the river into Mexican territory to found the new town of Nuevo Laredo. Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. In 1849, the military set up Fort McIntosh (originally Camp Crawford) by the town. Fort McIntosh was a military base in Laredo Texas that existed from 1849 to 1946. Laredo was rechartered as a city in 1852. Laredo is one of the oldest border crossing points along the U.S.-Mexico border, and the nation's largest inland port of entry. In 2005, Laredo celebrated the 250th anniversary of its founding. The origin of name of Laredo is unclear. Some scholars say the name might stem from Glaretum which means "sandy, rocky place" others state that Laredo stems from Euskaro and means "beautiful prairies"^[5][6]. Laredo might also stem from Laridae which means gull or it might be made up of two Latin words lar which means home and edo which means birth. Gulls (often informally Seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae Gulls (often informally Seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 79. Mall del Norte is a super regional shopping mall in Laredo Texas. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 6 square miles (206. 0 km²), of which, 78. 5 square miles (203. 2 km²) of it is land and 1. 1 square miles (2. 8 km²) of it (1. 37%) is water.

Laredo is located on the west end of the Rio Grande Plains which is south of the Edwards Plateau, Coastal Plains to the east, and Mexican Mountains to the west. The area consists of a few hills and flat land covered mostly of brush: grass lands, drawf oak, and mesquite. It is a prime location for deer and javelina hunting for the annual Cola Blanca Contest that brings hunters from across the United States and Mexico. A notable geographic feature is Lake Casa Blanca in Lake Casa Blanca International State Park. Lake Casa Blanca is a Reservoir on Chacon Creek 5 miles (8 km northeast of downtown Laredo, Texas, USA. The city's lake consists of 371 acres (1. 5 km²) of land and 1,650 acres (7 km²) of lake.

Climate

Laredo's weather is attributed to its location between Mexican mountains to the west and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. Much of Laredo's year-round dry and hot weather is influenced by the deserts of Northern Mexico and any moisture from the Pacific is cut-off by the Mexican mountain range. While Laredo does receive moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, its geographic location causes Laredo to have extreme weather events such as long periods of heat to sudden violent storms with sometimes even tornadoes in a short period of time. Laredo is cold for south Texas standards during winter, the average daytime highs are around 66 °F (19 C) and overnight lows around 43 °F (6 C); although it is rare for snow to fall in Laredo, there was actually snow on the ground for a few hours on the morning of Christmas Day 2004. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State.

Laredo typically experiences an average high temperature of about 99 °F (37 C), and an average low of about 75 °F (24 C) during summer, and 20 inches (510 mm) of rain per year. As Laredo sometimes undergoes drought, a water conservation ordinance was implemented in 2003. A drought is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply Water conservation refers to reducing the use of water The goals of water conservation efforts include Sustainability - To ensure availability for Law is a system of rules enforced through a set of Institutions used as an instrument to underpin civil obedience politics economics and society

Weather averages for Laredo, Texas
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	92 (33)	94 (34)	99 (37)	108 (42)	112 (44)	112 (44)	111 (44)	112 (44)	109 (43)	101 (38)	99 (37)	93 (34)	104 (40)
Average high °F (°C)	66 (19)	71 (22)	80 (27)	88 (31)	92 (33)	96 (36)	99 (37)	99 (37)	93 (34)	86 (30)	76 (25)	68 (20)	84 (29)
Average low °F (°C)	43 (6)	47 (8)	55 (13)	63 (17)	69 (21)	73 (23)	75 (24)	75 (24)	74 (22)	63 (17)	53 (12)	45 (7)	61 (16)
Record low °F (°C)	26 (-3)	29 (-2)	33 (1)	38 (3)	54 (12)	66 (19)	68 (20)	64 (18)	56 (13)	42 (6)	33 (1)	15 (-9)	43. 6 (7)
Precipitation inches (cm)	1. In Meteorology, precipitation (also known as one class of hydrometeors, which are atmospheric water phenomena is any product of the condensation of atmospheric 0 (2. 5)	1. 1 (2. 7)	0. 8 (1. 9)	1. 8 (4. 5)	2. 6 (6. 6)	3. 2 (8. 1)	1. 5 (3. 8)	2. 7 (6. 8)	3. 1 (7. 9)	2. 5 (6. 4)	1. 2 (2. 9)	0. 9 (2. 4)	22. 2 (56. 5)
Source: worldclimate. com[7] May 2007

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1790	708		—
1820	1,430		—
1830	2,052		43. 5%
1870	2,049		—
1880	3,521		71. 8%
1890	11,319		221. 5%
1900	13,429		18. 6%
1910	14,855		10. 6%
1920	22,710		52. 9%
1930	32,618		43. 6%
1940	39,274		20. 4%
1950	51,910		32. 2%
1960	60,678		16. 9%
1970	69,678		14. 8%
1980	91,449		31. 2%
1990	122,899		34. 4%
2000	176,576		43. 7%
Est. 2005	208,754		18. 2%

According to the census^[1] estimate of 2006^[8][9], there were 231,470 people. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population In the 2005 estimate there were 99,675 males and 108,112 females living in 60,816 households, out of those 33,832 were owner occupied. The average household size has 3. 69 occupants. The population density was 2,250. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5 people per square mile (868. 9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 179,887 or 86. 6% White, 1,012 or 0. 5% African American, 599 or 0. 3% Native American, 779 or 0. 4% Asian, 0. 00% Pacific Islander, 23,932 or 11. 5% from other races, and 1,578 or 0. 8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino accounts for 197,198 or 94. 9% of the population in terms of ethnicity.

There were a total of 60,816 households out of which 56,247 or 92. 5% were occupied, 33,832 were owner occupied units and 22,415 were renter occupied units. 62. 0% were married couples living together, 18. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14. 7% were non-families. 12. 7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5. 2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3. 69 and the average family size was 4. 18

The city's population was spread out with 35. 5% under the age of 18, 11. 4% from 18 to 24, 29. 5% from 25 to 44, 15. 8% from 45 to 64, and 7. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 92. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87. 2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,019, and the median income for a family was $32,577. The per capita income for the city was $12,269. 29. 2% of families were below the poverty line.

According to the United States Census Bureau, at a 2000 census, Laredo was the second fastest growing city in the United States, (Las Vegas, Nevada, being the first). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America.

Government

Laredo's municipal government is controlled by a strong city council-weak mayor system. Although the mayor presides over the city council, he/she may only vote to break a tie. City Council elections are based on single-member districts and campaigns have no party affiliations. City elections are held in May of even numbered years. The municipal government is administered by the city manager who is hired by the city council. All city elected offices have a four-year term and are technically nonpartisan though most officials have a party preference or affiliation. In Political science, nonpartisan denotes an Election, event or organization in which the participants declare or do not formally have a Political party City council meetings are held on Mondays and can be viewed on the public access channel.

City Mayor - Raul G. Salinas

City Manager - Carlos Villareal

City Council:
District 1 - Mike Garza
District 2 - Hector "Tito" Garcia
District 3 - Dr. Raul Gonzalez Salinas (born November 8, 1947) is a private security consultant a Businessman, and a retired Federal Bureau of Investigation Michael Landeck
District 4 - Johnny Amaya
District 5 - Johnny Rendon
District 6 - Gene Belmares
District 7 - Juan Chavez
District 8 - Juan Ramirez

State & Federal Representatives

- Texas House of Representatives -
- District 31 - Ryan Guillen, Democrat
- District 42 - Richard Peña Raymond, Democrat
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- Texas Senate -
- District 21 - Judith Zaffirini, Democrat
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- United States House of Representatives -
- District 28 - Henry Cuellar, Democrat

Education

PK to 12

Laredo is served by two school districts: the Laredo Independent School District and the United Independent School District and 8 private schools. Richard Peña Raymond (born October 27, 1960) is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. Judith Pappas Zaffirini (born February 13, 1946) is a Democratic member of the Texas State Senate from the 21st District, which Henry Roberto Cuellar (born September 19, 1955) is a Democratic Politician from Laredo, Texas, who represents his Laredo Independent School District is a public School district based in Laredo, Texas ( USA) United Independent School District is a School district headquartered in Laredo, Texas, United States.

The Laredo Independent School District^[10] (LISD) serves the areas in central Laredo. The LISD high schools are Cigarroa High School, Martin High School, J. W. Nixon High School and the Laredo Early College High School. Dr Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa High School is a high school located in Laredo Independent School District in Laredo Texas. Raymond & Tirza Martin High School, known as Martin High School, is a secondary institution of learning located in the Laredo Independent School District in JW Nixon High School is a public high school located in Laredo Texas and is part of the Laredo Independent School District. Early College High Schools (ECHS are High schools where students are given a headstart and earn a one to two years of college credit toward a Bachelor's degree LISD also contains three school|magnet schools: Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Magnet School, LISD Magnet for Engineering and Technology Education, and Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts. A magnet (from Greek grc μαγνήτης λίθος " Magnesian stone" is a material or object that produces a Magnetic field. Raymond & Tirza Martin High School, known as Martin High School, is a secondary institution of learning located in the Laredo Independent School District in Dr Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa High School is a high school located in Laredo Independent School District in Laredo Texas. Vidal Manuel Treviño ( June 10, 1929 – December 30, 2006) was a longtime Educator and a Democratic political powerhouse

The United Independent School District^[11] serves the areas in other parts of Laredo and northern Webb County. Webb County is a County located in the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 193117 The name "United" derived from several school districts coming together and forming one district. The UISD high schools are John B. Alexander High School, Lyndon B. Johnson High School, United High School, United South High School. John B Alexander High School is a secondary school in Laredo Texas and a part of the United Independent School District. Lyndon B Johnson High School is a secondary school located in Laredo, Texas, United States. United High School is a public High school located in the northern portion of Laredo Texas and is a part of the United Independent School District. United South High School is a High school located in the southern portion of Laredo Texas and is a part of the United Independent School District. UISD also has three magnet schools: John B. Alexander Health Science Magnet, United Engineering Magnet, and the United South Business Magnet. John B Alexander High School is a secondary school in Laredo Texas and a part of the United Independent School District. United High School is a public High school located in the northern portion of Laredo Texas and is a part of the United Independent School District. United South High School is a High school located in the southern portion of Laredo Texas and is a part of the United Independent School District. Currently, there are 39 schools within UISD and more are under construction and/or in the development stage. United ISD is one of the fastest growing districts in the state, serving almost 40,000 students and covering an area near the size of Rhode Island.

The city is also served by eight private schools:

• Saint Augustine High School^[12] Catholic School, 8th-12th
• Laredo Christian Academy, Assemblies of God, Grades PK-12th
• United Day School, Nonpartisan, PK-8th
• Mary Help of Christians School, Catholic School, PK3-8th
• Blessed Sacrament School, Catholic School, PK-5th
• Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Catholic School, PK-5th
• St. Peter Memorial School, Catholic School, PK-5th
• Saint Augustine Elementary School, Catholic School, PK-6th

Colleges and Universities

Laredo is home to the Laredo Community College^[13] (LCC) and Texas A&M International University^[14] (TAMIU). Saint Augustine High School is a Catholic Diocesan co-educational private high school located in Laredo Texas. This article is about Catholic schools in general for specific schools named Catholic High School, see Catholic High School (disambiguation. Laredo Christian Academy is an Assemblies of God private school located in Laredo Texas. The World Assemblies of God Fellowship, or Assemblies of God for short is the world's largest Pentecostal denomination with over 283413 churches and outstations United Day School is a Nonsectarian co-educational private elementary and middle located in Laredo Texas. In Political science, nonpartisan denotes an Election, event or organization in which the participants declare or do not formally have a Political party Mary Help of Christians School is a Catholic co-educational private elementary and middle school located in Laredo Texas. This article is about Catholic schools in general for specific schools named Catholic High School, see Catholic High School (disambiguation. Blessed Sacrament School is a Catholic co-educational private elementary and middle school located in Laredo Texas. This article is about Catholic schools in general for specific schools named Catholic High School, see Catholic High School (disambiguation. Our Lady of Guadalupe School is a Catholic co-educational private elementary school located in Laredo Texas. This article is about Catholic schools in general for specific schools named Catholic High School, see Catholic High School (disambiguation. Saint Peter Memorial School is a Catholic co-educational private elementary school located in Laredo Texas. This article is about Catholic schools in general for specific schools named Catholic High School, see Catholic High School (disambiguation. This article is about Catholic schools in general for specific schools named Catholic High School, see Catholic High School (disambiguation. Laredo Community College, or LCC, was established as Laredo Junior College on September 28, 1947, by the Laredo Independent School Texas A&M International University, often referred to as TAMIU, is a Public, Co-educational, state-supported University located in Laredo The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio^[15] has a campus in Laredo. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ( UTHSCSA) is a major and nationally recognized institute of health science education and research

The Laredo Community College is a two-campus institution which offers two-year Associates Degrees. An associate degree is an Academic degree awarded by Community colleges Junior colleges four-year Universities, Business colleges The main campus is located in west Laredo near the Rio Grande. The smaller but newer second campus is located in deep south Laredo along United States Highway 83. US Route 83 is one of the longest north-south US Highways in the United States, at. The main campus is located at the western end of downtown Laredo on the land formerly known as Fort McIntosh. This fort played a major role in the development of Laredo as it served to protect Laredo's border from Indian raids in its early history. Several of the fort's old buildings were converted into classrooms.

The Texas A&M International University is a 4/6 year university that offers Bachelors and Master's Degrees. A bachelor's degree is usually an Undergraduate Academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three four or in some cases and On April 22 2004[1], the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in Austin provided its approval for Texas A&M International University to grant its first Ph. D. in International Business Administration[2] [3]. On May 12 2007, Christine Bernadas made history as the university's first Ph. D. graduate in International Business [4][5]. TAMIU’s College of Business Administration has been named an outstanding business school in "The Princeton Review’s" “Best 282 Business Schools,” 2007 Edition, and ranked third in the nation for the category: “Greatest Opportunity for Minority Students[6]. ” The university's campus is located in Northeast Laredo along Loop 20. Loop 20, also known as the Bob Bullock Loop, is a highway loop that encircles the city of Laredo Texas. The university was once an extension of Texas A&I-Kingsville and later changed to Laredo State University. Prior to its current location along Loop 20, the university was housed on Laredo Community College's downtown campus grounds.

The University of Texas Health Science Center campus is located in East Laredo near U.S. Highway 59 and the Laredo Medical Center. In the US state of Texas, US Highway 59 is named the Lloyd Bentsen Highway, after Lloyd Bentsen, former U The campus is an extension university from UTHSC in San Antonio, Texas. The university offers Doctoral Degrees in the medical and dental fields. A doctorate is an Academic degree that indicates the highest level of academic achievement

Economy

Laredo is home to 4 South Texas banking institutions Falcon International Bank, International Bank of Commerce, Laredo National Bank, and Texas Community Bank. South Texas is a region of the US state of Texas that lies roughly south of or beginning at San Antonio. Falcon International Bank is US bank founded in 1986 and headquartered in Laredo Texas. International Bank of Commerce (IBC is a fully chartered bank that is headquartered in Laredo, Texas ( United States) The Laredo National Bank (LNB is Texas bank founded in 1892 headquartered in Laredo Texas. Thanks to Laredo's location in North America, Interstate Highway 35 / Mexican Federal Highway 85, the passage of NAFTA, dozens twin assembly plants, and dozens of import export agencies to expedite trade, Laredo is the largest inland port in the United States and Nuevo Laredo the largest in Latin America. Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. Mexico 's Federal Highway 85 ( Carretera Federal 85) connects Mexico City with the U A maquiladora or maquila is a Factory that imports materials and equipment on a Duty-free and tariff-free basis for assembly or manufacturing International trade is exchange of Capital, Goods, and Services across International borders or Territories. Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Laredo is also a shopping destination for many Mexican shoppers from Northern Mexico and in some cases from the Mexican interior especially from the Mexican states of Coahuila, Durango, Mexico State, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas. Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of Mexico 's 31 component states. Durango (duˈɾaŋgo is one of the constituent States of Mexico. Mexico State or State of Mexico (often abbreviated to " Edomex " from Estado de México in Spanish) is a state in the Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. San Luis Potosí is the name of both a state in Mexico and that state's capital city Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states of Mexico, it is located in the northeast

Trade

More than 47% of United States international trade headed for Mexico and more than 36% of Mexican international trade crosses through the Laredo port of entry^[16][17]. Laredo's economy and everyday lifestyle revolves around commercial and industrial warehousing, import, and export. As a major player of international trade, Laredo's economy has benefit with the passing of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The city's Laredo International Airport has non-stop flights to Houston, Dallas, and Las Vegas. Laredo International Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located three Nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the Central business district The Laredo port of entry consists of five international bridges crossing the Rio Grande into the Mexican states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon. Laredo Texas International Bridge System Gateway to the Americas International Bridge Informally known as Laredo International Bridge Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states of Mexico, it is located in the northeast Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico.

Retail Sales

Retail sales also helps the Laredo-Nuevo Laredo economy, it attracts shoppers from Northern Mexico and South Texas^[18]. There are 2 indoor shopping malls located in the area and dozens of shopping centers. The Streets of Laredo Urban Mall is an association created by businesses located in Iturbide Street in the San Agustin historical district to beautify and renovate the area^[19]. By 2009 Laredo will have an additional 2 malls which are currently under construction:

• Mall Del Norte 1,198,199 ft²
• El Portal Mall 380,000 ft²
• Laredo Town Center Mall 580,577 ft² (to open in 2009)^[20]
• Piazza del Sol Mall 1,000,000+ ft² (to open in 2009)^[21]
• Laredo Factory Outlet Center 452,000 ft² (to open in 2010)^[22]
• Streets of Laredo Urban Mall

Labor Market Information

As of October 2007, Laredo's labor market was in the following industries by percentage of number employed: Trade, Transportation and Utilities (32%), Information (1%), Financial Activity (5%), Professional and Business Services (6%), Education and Health Services (15%), Leisure and Hospitality (10%), Government (23%), Mining and Construction (5%), Manufacturing (2%), and Other Services (2%). Mall del Norte is a super regional shopping mall in Laredo Texas. El Portal Center is a regional indoor mall located in the north Rio Grande bank in downtown Laredo Texas. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas.

Laredo has increased the number of non-agricultural jobs from 55,100 in January 1996 to 86,600 in October 2007. Laredo has experienced higher than the state in average job growth rate (2%-6. 5%) during the same period due to expansion of international trade as the result of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Thus far, for 2007, Laredo has experienced a job growth rate of 2. 5%. As of October 2007, the Laredo unemployment rate is 4. 1% or 3,700 unemployed persons as compared to 3. 9% Texas statewide. This is a significant drop since the mid-1990s when Laredo's unemployment was over 15%.

Although statistically Laredo has experience positive job market growth since the mid-1990s, setbacks in the Mining (oil/gas) industry shifted a few thousand workers to other industries such as international trade and construction. Many large employers in the oil and gas industries shut down operations in Laredo and across Texas and shifted to foreign countries. The same effect occurred in the garment industry (Levis and Haggar) along the Texas border area, but Laredo experienced the closing of the one and only garment-producing company (Barry) of about 300 workers. Laredo's strong job growth rate in retail and transportation services contributed in limiting the adverse effects of long-term unemployment in the few massive layoffs of the late 1990s. Laredo's vulnerability continue to exist in international trade due to unforeseen changes to Mexico's economy, immigration laws (along with daily border crossings: shoppers and commercial trade) and terrorism as the result of September 11th. Otherwise, Laredo moves forward as major investments continue to show promising job growth rates in most industries. ^[23]

People & Culture

Annual festivals

The Washington's Birthday Celebration (WBCA) ^[24] is an almost month long held event that celebrates George Washington's Birthday. The Washington's Birthday Celebration (WBCA is an almost month long held event in Laredo Texas that celebrates George Washington's Birthday It was founded in 1898 by the Improved Order of the Red Men, local chapter Yaqui Tribe #59. It is the largest celebration of its kind in the United States with approximately 400,000 attendees annually. The first celebration was a phenomenal success and its success and popularity grew rapidly and in 1923 it received its state charter. A charter is the grant of authority or rights stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified In 1924, the Celebration featured its first Colonial Pageant, which featured thirteen young girls from Laredo, representing the thirteen original colonies. The celebration includes parades, a carnival, an air show, fireworks, live concerts and a city-wide prom during which many of Laredo's elite dress in very formal attire. One of its main events, the Jalapeño Festival, has recently been named one of the United States' top 10 eating festivals due to its Jalapeño Eating Contest. The WBCA has become a Laredo institution, with its history closely tied to the history of the community.

Jamboozie is held in late January in downtown Laredo as part of the Washington Birthday Celebrations. As somewhat of an imitation of New Orlean's Mardi Gras, the Jamboozie is known to be a colorful event, with many people dressed in beads and masks and sometimes flamboyant outfits. Besides many concession stands and up to four stages that feature local and regional bands (mostly alternative rock, classic rock and Spanish music), there are also several bars along the proximity that are open.

Recreational

Lake Casa Blanca

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park^[25], located on Loop 20, contains a 1,680-acre (7 km²) artificial lake along with cooking out, camping, picnicking, lake swimming, skiing, boating, mountain biking, and the most popular recreational use of the lake is fishing. Lake Casa Blanca is a Reservoir on Chacon Creek 5 miles (8 km northeast of downtown Laredo, Texas, USA. A reservoir is most broadly a place or hollow vessel where Fluid is kept in Reserve, for later use barbeque block party Kansas cityjpg|thumb|right|275px|A barbecue on a trailer at a Block party in Kansas City. Definition Camping describes a range of activities Survivalist campers set off with little more than their boots whereas Recreational vehicle travelers arrive equipped In contemporary usage picnic can be defined simply as a pleasure excursion at which a Meal is eaten outdoors ( Al fresco or En plein air Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment Boating, the leisurely activity of traveling by Boat typically refers to the Recreational use of boats whether Power boats sail boats, or Mountain biking entails the Sport of riding Bicycles off-road often over rough terrain whether riding specially equipped Mountain bikes or hybrid road bikes For the computer security term see Phishing. Fishing is the activity of catching Fish. A boat ramp and fishing pier is available on the eastern side of the lake. Although the park is opened for day-use only, campsites are available on eastern side of the lake. The lake is a popular destination for winter Texans (northern state retirees who make southern states their winter home). The park was operated jointly by the City of Laredo and Webb County before it was acquired by the state in 1990 and opened in March 1991. Webb County is a County located in the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 193117

Golf

Laredo has two 18-hole golf courses; the Laredo Country Club^[26] and the Casa Blanca Golf Course^[27]. The Laredo Country Club is an 18-hole private course that features 7,125 yards of golf. The golf course has a rating of 74. 6, a slope rating of 133, and has a par of 72. The slope rating of a golf course typically in the US is a measure of its difficulty for Bogey golfers The term comes from the fact that when playing on more difficult courses The country club was designed by Joseph S. A country club is a private Club which offers a variety of recreational Sports facilities usually located in city outskirts or rural areas Finger and was opened in 1983. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) ^[28] The Casa Blanca Golf Course is an 18-hole course that features 6,590 yards of golf. The golf course has a rating of 72. 5, a slope rating of 125, and has a par of 72. The slope rating of a golf course typically in the US is a measure of its difficulty for Bogey golfers The term comes from the fact that when playing on more difficult courses The golf course was designed by Leon Howard and was opened in 1967. A golf course consists of a series of holes each consisting of a Teeing ground, Fairway, rough and other hazards and a green with a pin and cup all designed for Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ^[29] There is also an 18-hole country club across the border in Nuevo Laredo. The Club Campestre Riviera del Bravo in Nuevo Laredo is an 18-hole that features 6,325 yards of golf. The golf course has a rating of 71. 1 and has a par of 72. ^[30]

Parks, Recreational Centers, Plazas, and Baseball Fields

The City of Laredo owns 8 recreational centers, 34 developed parks, 22 undeveloped parks or under construction, 5 basebvall fields, and 4 plazas. The parks total area is 618 acres. ^[31]

Recreational Centers Canizales Boxing Gym Cigarroa Recreational Center D. D. Hachar Recreational Center Farrias Recreational Center Tarver Recreational Center La Ladrilleria Recreational Center NE Hillside Recreational Center LBV Tech Recreational Center

Baseball Parks Al King Little League Park East Martin Field Community Baseball Fields Cruz Little League Field Veteran's Field

Plazas Bruni Plaza Jarvis Plaza San Agustin Plaza St. Peter's Plaza

Developed Parks

Albert Ochoa Park Aldo Tatangelo Walkway Azteca Park Base Community Complex Benavides Park Blas Castañeda Park Canizales Park Chaparral Park Circle Drive Park Civic Center Pool Del Mar Community Park Dryden Park

East Central Park Father McNoboe Park Freddy Benavides Complex Garcia-Vela Park La Ladrillera Park Las Brisas Park Las Palmas Park Trail Los Dos Laredos Park Lyon Street Skate Park Market Street Complex Noon lions Park Ochoa Sanchez Park

Santa Fe Park Santa Rita Park Scott Street Park Seven Flags Park Taylor Street Park Three Points Park & Pool Toddler Park Villa del Sol Park Zacate Creek Park Zacate Linear Park

Undeveloped Parks

Andrew Circle Anna Truck Bruni Park Centry City Park Cheyenne Country Club Estates Dillyworth Park Eastwoods Park

Eisletter Park El Cuatro Park El Paseo Farias George Washington Indian Sunset Inner City Park Lafayette Park

Loma Alta El Eden Regency Park Slaughter Park South Laredo Park Village Hieghts

Museums

Republic of the Rio Grande Capitol Building Museum^[32] is located in the downtown historical district next to the historical La Posada Hotel. Republic of the Rio Grande Capitol Building Museum is located in the downtown San Agustin Historical District in Laredo Texas next to the historical La Posada Hotel It was once the Republic of the Rio Grande Capitol building now showcases memorabilia from the short lived Republic of the Rio Grande. The Republic of the Rio Grande existed briefly in North America between the Republic of Texas and Mexico, from January 17 to November It displays pictures, books, and furniture from the 19th century Laredo area. It offers guided tours for school age children and adults year-round. Because of this Republic, Laredo had flown seven flags instead of the traditional Six Flags over Texas.

The Laredo Center for the Arts^[33] is located in historic downtown Laredo. The building houses three galleries: the Goodman Gallery, the Laredo Art League Gallery and the Lilia G. Martinez Gallery. The Center for the Arts, located in the former City Hall offices known as the Mercado, displays regional artwork and provides community events for children and adults. Across the street, the former Plaza Theater is currently under consideration for renovation for a future performing arts theater. Located in east Laredo in an area what is known as the "base" or airport grounds, the Laredo Little Theater provides Laredoans with live stage performances. The theater also hosts comedians.

Imaginarium of South Texas^[34] (formerly Laredo Children's Museum), located in Mall del Norte, provides a hands-on experience with science, technology, and art for Laredo's youth. A second museum is planned on the Texas A&M International University campus^[35]. Texas A&M International University, often referred to as TAMIU, is a Public, Co-educational, state-supported University located in Laredo

The Nuevo Santander Museum Complex comprises restored buildings of Fort McIntosh, a historical collection of photographs of the fort, the main Guardhouse, which contains World War I (1914-1918) memorabilia, and a science and technology museum. Fort McIntosh was a military base in Laredo Texas that existed from 1849 to 1946.

Planetarium

The Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center Planetarium^[36] is located in the Texas A&M International University Laredo campus. Texas A&M International University, often referred to as TAMIU, is a Public, Co-educational, state-supported University located in Laredo The Planetarium surrounds audiences in a dome with an accurate image of the night sky. It can show all the motions and cycles of the sky. It can create a multi-media experience that reveals the wonders of the cosmos. It can interpret the Universe in a way that appeals to both the mind and eye. The Planetarium will introduce you to a life-long acquaintance with the sky and the Universe. The Digistar 3 system at the TAMIU Planetarium can take audiences on a fantastic voyage through the cosmos. Digistar 3 is a dome-based projection technology created by Evans & Sutherland - to offer audiences Immersive entertainment and education experiences that integrate

Library

The Laredo Public Library^[37] was first housed on the second floor of the City Hall, now known as the Market Hall, in 1916. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year In 1974, the Laredo Public Library moved to the historic Bruni Plaza in downtown Laredo. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. In 1993, the citizens of Laredo approved the construction of a new main library. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The new main library opened its doors for the first time in February 1, 1998. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Laredo Public Library has a 60,000 sq ft (6,000 m²). main library and two branches that serve the City of Laredo. The main library is located in central Laredo and the Bruni Plaza Branch^[38] is located in downtown, and the Santo Niño Branch is located in south Laredo^[39].

Nightlife

Laredo has many known nightlife establishments. Next to the arena is Hal's Landing, a restaurant that also serves as a bar and an arcade. Across the street is Las Cananas, an upscale Mexican-flavored nightclub that plays mostly international and house music, as well as playing host to mostly international bands. Other bars/clubs in the area are El Sitio, South Beach, and Club Tonic.

"The Strip", located right off of Del Mar Blvd. , has also proven to be a popular party scene, featuring popular restaurant/bars such as Agave Azul, Old No. 2, Cosmos, Crawdaddy's, and The Bleu Room.

Other popular nightspots in the city include Average Joe's (which features rock bands), F Lounge (which features house music and has played host to many well known DJ's), and Chelsea's (A popular gay bar downtown).

Architecture

Main article: List of buildings in Laredo, Texas

Laredo’s architecture is of Spanish Colonial, American, and Mexican flavor. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. Spanish architecture refers to Architecture carried out in any area in what is now modern-day Spain, and by Spanish architects worldwide The Architecture of the United States includes a wide variety of architectural styles over its History. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Most of Laredo's Spanish colonial buildings are located in downtown Laredo especially in the San Agustin Historical District but they are also spread out throughout the whole city which includes the Laredo Medical Center, Texas National Bank headquarters and branches, the Laredo Town Center, and others. American architecture can be seen along Interstate Highway 35. Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. Some of the buildings of American architecture are the Hamilton Hotel, Rio Grande Plaza, Walker Plaza, the Laredo Federal Courthouse, and the Laredo City Hall.

List of the tallest buildings in Laredo, Texas:

Rank[40]	Building Name	Height	Floors	Year Built
01	Hamilton Hotel	150 ft (46 m)	12	1923
02	San Agustin Cathedral	141 ft (43 m)	N/A	1872
03	Rio Grande Plaza	-	15	1975
04	Holiday Inn Laredo	-	14	1984
05	Laredo National Bank	-	10	1926
06	Senior Citizens Home	-	8	-
07	Laredo Medical Center	-	7	-
08	Gateway Inn	-	6	-
09	Rialto Hotel	-	6	1925
10	Walker Plaza	-	5	-

Health Care

There are five medical centers in Laredo, the Laredo Medical Center, Doctor's Hospital, Gateway Community Health Center, Providence Surgical & Medical Center, and the Laredo Specialty Hospital. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Cathedral of San Agustin is the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Laredo Texas. Year 1872 ( MDCCCLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. is a list of the tallest and largest buildings in Laredo Texas. The largest hospital in Laredo is the Laredo Medical Center. The Laredo Medical Center^[41] (formally Mercy Hospital) is a 650,000-square-foot (60,000 m²) complex in a 50 acre campus with 325 licensed beds and 180 active physicians. Its main building is located in central Laredo along U.S. Highway 59. In the US state of Texas, US Highway 59 is named the Lloyd Bentsen Highway, after Lloyd Bentsen, former U Besides its main building, the Laredo Medical Center has specialized branches throughout the city, the main ones are: the Ambulatory Care Center North is an outpatient facility^[42], McClelland Diagnostic Center is an out-patient diagnostic center^[43], Laredo Medical Sleep Center^[44]
Laredo Medical Center Services include:

24-Hour Emergency Room CT Scan Cancer Treatment Center Complete Cardiac Program General & Acute Care Home Health & Hospice Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine Therapy Inpatient Rehabilitation Center Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery & Mother Baby Unit

MRI Medical/Surgical Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neurosurgery Obstetrics Pediatric & Pediatric Gastroenterology Skilled Nursing Unit Sleep Center Vitreoretinology

Doctor's Hospital^[45] is the second largest medical center in Laredo. Computed tomography (CT is a Medical imaging method employing Tomography. Palliative care (from Latin palliare to cloak is any form of medical care or treatment that concentrates on reducing the severity of Disease Symptoms Intensive Care Medicine or critical care medicine is a branch of medicine concerned with the provision of Life support or organ support systems in patients Neurosurgery is the surgical discipline focused on treating those central, Peripheral nervous system and spinal column diseases amenable to surgical Obstetrics (from the Latin obstare, "to stand by" is the surgical speciality dealing with the care of a woman and her offspring during Pregnancy Pediatrics (also spelled paediatrics) is the branch of Medicine that deals with the medical care of Infants Children and Adolescents Pediatrics (also spelled paediatrics) is the branch of Medicine that deals with the medical care of Infants Children and Adolescents Gastroenterology ( MeSH heading is the branch of Medicine whereby the Digestive system and its disorders are studied The hospital complex is over 250,000-square-foot (23,000 m²) complex with 180 licensed beds in a 58 acre campus and is affiliated to Universal Health Services. Universal Health Services Inc is a Fortune 500 company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. It is located in Loop 20 in north Laredo. Loop 20, also known as the Bob Bullock Loop, is a highway loop that encircles the city of Laredo Texas. Behind the main building the Doctors Regional Cancer Treatment Center which offers comprehensive cancer services.

The Providence Surgical & Medical Center^[46] is an ambulatory health care center located in north-central Laredo which is also owed by Universal Health Services.
Doctor's Hospital services include:

Blood Bank Cancer Treatment Center Cardiopulmonary Department Diabetes Management Occupational Medicine Program

Hyperbaric and Wound Care Laboratory Services Nuclear Medicine Orthopedics Otolaryngology

Pathology Pediatrics Radiology Rehabilitation Services Skilled Nursing Care

Sleep Center Social Services Surgery Women's Center

The Gateway Community Health Center^[47] is the third largest medical center in Laredo. A blood bank is a cache or bank of Blood or blood components, gathered as a result of Blood donation, stored and preserved for later use in Blood transfusions Diabetes mellitus (ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz or /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/ /məˈlaɪtəs/ or /ˈmɛlətəs/ often referred to simply as diabetes ( Ancient Greek: grc Nuclear medicine is a branch of Medicine and Medical imaging that uses the nuclear properties of matter in diagnosis and therapy Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedics) is the branch of Surgery concerned with injuries to or conditions involving the Otolaryngology is the branch of Medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Ear, Nose, Throat, and head and neck disorders Pathology (from Greek grc πάθος pathos, "fate harm" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study and Pediatrics (also spelled paediatrics) is the branch of Medicine that deals with the medical care of Infants Children and Adolescents Radiology is the medical specialty directing Medical imaging technologies to diagnose and treat diseases Social work is a discipline involving the application of Social theory and research methods to study and improve the lives of people groups and societies Surgery (from the χειρουργική cheirourgikē, via chirurgiae meaning "hand work" is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental The health center's main building is 64,000 square feet (5,900 m²) and three stories high. The Medical center recently moved in 2006 to its new $11,000,000 building. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The main Gateway Community Health Center is located in East Laredo close to U.S. Highway 59. In the US state of Texas, US Highway 59 is named the Lloyd Bentsen Highway, after Lloyd Bentsen, former U It also has three branches in the Laredo area: the South Clinic, El Cenizo Community Center, and Quad City Community Center.
Gateway Community Health Center services include:

Adult Primary Care In-Patient Care Obstetrical Care Family Planning Clinic

Gynecological Clinic Imaging Services Glaucoma Screenings Breast and Cervical Cancer Control

Pediatric care Immunizations Medical check ups Minor Surgery Services

Rheumatology Clinics Dental Services Dental Prosthodontic Maxillofacial Services

The Laredo Specialty Hospital^[48] is the fourth largest medical center in Laredo. Gynaecology or gynecology (see spelling differences) refers to the surgical specialty dealing with health of the female reproductive system ( Uterus Diabetes mellitus (ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz or /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/ /məˈlaɪtəs/ or /ˈmɛlətəs/ often referred to simply as diabetes ( Ancient Greek: grc Breast cancer is a Cancer that starts in the cells of the Breast in women and men Cervical cancer is Malignant Cancer of the Cervix uteri or cervical area Pediatrics (also spelled paediatrics) is the branch of Medicine that deals with the medical care of Infants Children and Adolescents Immunization, or immunisation, is the process by which an individual's Immune system becomes fortified against an agent (known as the Rheumatology is a sub-specialty in Internal medicine and Pediatrics, devoted to the Diagnosis and therapy of Rheumatic diseases. Dentistry' is the "evaluation diagnosis prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical surgical or related procedures of diseases disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity Prosthodontics is one of the 9 specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College Oral and maxillofacial surgery is surgery to correct a wide spectrum of diseases injuries and defects in the head neck face jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial It is owned by Ernest Health Inc. and was founded by Elmo Lopez Jr. on May 22, 2006 and admitted it's first patient within hours of operation. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Although in operation, it was not celebrated a "Grand Opening" by Webb County due to unannounced reasons until March 2007 when it was granted. Webb County is a County located in the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 193117 Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

People from Laredo

Notable people born in Laredo

• David Barkley-Cantu, First Mexican-American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
• Pedro "Pete" Astudillo, Composer
• Freddie Benavides, Former professional baseball player
• Santos Benavides, Confederate States of America colonel, U. David Bennes Barkley (March 31 1899 &ndash November 9 1918 often spelled Barkeley, was a United States Army private who was posthumously Pedro "Pete" Astudillo (born 1963 is an American songwriter Alfredo Benavides (born April 7, 1966, in Laredo Texas) was a Major League Baseball infielder Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Santos Benavides ( November 1, 1823 &ndash November 9, 1891) was a Confederate Colonel during the American Civil War The Confederate States of America (also called the Confederacy, the Confederate States, and CSA) formed as the government set up from 1861 Colonel ( RP ˈkɜnəl GA ˈkɜrnəl is a Military rank of a Commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every country S. Civil War
• Orlando Canizales, Professional boxer. Orlando Canizales (born November 25, 1965) is an American boxer who won the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title and Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Career W 50 L 5 D 1
• Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., President of University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Henry Cuellar, U.S. Representative from Texas' 28th District (since 2005), former Texas Secretary of State (2001) and state representative (1987-2001)
• Tom DeLay, Former U.S. Representative from Texas's 22nd District and former House majority leader, Republican
• William N. "Billy" Hall, Jr., (1940-2002), State representative, county treasurer, civic leader
• Oscar M. Laurel (1920-2001) -- State representative, district attorney, member of the National Transportation Safety Board, executive director of the International Good Neighbor Council
• Thomas C. Mann, Former U. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ( UTHSCSA) is a major and nationally recognized institute of health science education and research Henry Roberto Cuellar (born September 19, 1955) is a Democratic Politician from Laredo, Texas, who represents his The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. The Texas House of Representatives is the Lower house of the Texas Legislature. Thomas Dale DeLay (born April 8 1947 is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Sugar Land, Texas. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. William N "Billy" Hall Jr ( August 20, 1940 - February 19, 2002) was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Oscar Manuel Laurel Sr ( June 8, 1920 - March 29, 2001) (pronounced LAH RAIL was a U Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A district attorney (DA is in some US jurisdictions the title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB is an independent U Thomas C Mann ( Laredo Texas, November 11, 1912 &ndash 1999 was a diplomat who specializing in Latin American affairs worked for the S. Ambassador to El Salvador
• Federico Peña, Former mayor of Denver, former U. An ambassador is the highest ranking Diplomat who represents their country El Salvador ( República de El Salvador,) is a country in Central America. Federico Fabian Peña (born March 15, 1947) was United States Secretary of Transportation from 1993 to 1997 and United States A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States S. Secretary of Transportation, and former U. The United States Secretary of Transportation is the head of the United States Department of Transportation. S. Secretary of Energy, Democrat
• Johnny Rodriguez, Tex-Mex Country singer
• Ezequiel D. Salinas (1908-2007), State court judge from 1950-1974 and civil rights activist for Hispanics
• Simon Villarreal (1929-1997), Water conservation activist, ideologist for the Zacate Creek project and many others
• Antonio R. "Tony" Sanchez, Jr., Oilman and banker, 2002 Democratic candidate for Texas governor
• José Silva, Parapsychologist
• Guillermo Vela (1912-1986), U. The United States Secretary of Energy is the head of the United States Department of Energy, a member of the President's Cabinet, and fifteenth in the The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Johnny Rodriguez (born December 10, 1951 in SabinalTX is an American Country music singer Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Ezequiel David Salinas Sr ( March 20, 1908 - March 13, 2007) was a Mexican American Democratic state court Judge Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Antonio R Sanchez Jr, known as Tony Sanchez (born 1943 is a Mexican American Businessman, Philanthropist, and Democratic José Silva ( August 11, 1914 - February 7, 1999) was a parapsychologist and author of the Silva Method and the Parapsychology is a discipline that seeks to demonstrate the existence and causes of Psychic abilities and life after death using the Scientific method Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) S. Military Attaché in Mexico, first Mexico City Anchorman
• Miles Zuniga (born Alfredo Zuniga), Guitarist, singer and songwriter for the rock band Fastball

Notable people residing in Laredo but born elsewhere

• Steve Asmussen, horse breeder who won three legs of the Triple Crown
• Janet Krueger (born 1953), artist of south Texas ranch life, professor at Texas A&M International University
• Jack Lanza ex-professional wrestler, now WWE producer
• Rafael A. Lecuona (born 1928), former Olympic gymnast and retired university political science professor
• Jay St. A guitarist is a Musician who plays the Guitar. Guitarists may perform solo pieces or play with ensembles and bands of a wide variety of genres Fastball is an American Rock band that formed in Austin Texas in the 1990s Steven Mark Asmussen (born November 18, 1965, in Gettysburg South Dakota) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Janet Eager Krueger (born 1952 is an Artist known for her large-scale Oil paintings of South Texas Ranching life Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Jack Lanza (born October 14 is a retired Professional wrestler. Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of the opponent World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Rafael A Lecuona (born June 2, 1928, in Havana Cuba is a former member of the Cuban Gymnastics team (1948-1955 and Professor emeritus Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Political science is a branch of Social sciences that deals with the theory and practice of Politics and the description and analysis of Political systems The meaning of the word professor ( Latin: professor, person who professes to be an expert in some art or science teacher of highest rank) varies John (born 1948),Famous Laredo DJ
• Crispin Sanchez (1924-2008), educator and advocate for Mexican Americans
• Aldo Tatangelo (1913-2008), reform mayor of Laredo from 1978-1990
• Jerry D. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Crispin Eliseo Sanchez (December 15 1925 &ndash March 18 2008 was a South Texas trailblazer in the fields of Mexican-American Education and Sports Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. See also History of Mexican-Americans Mexican Americans are Americans of Mexican ancestry Aldo J Tatangelo Sr (September 16 1913 - March 7 2008 was the reform Mayor of Laredo Texas, who served from 1978 to 1990 Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Thompson, historian affiliated with Texas A&M International University
• Robert G. Whitehead (1916–2007), businessman/artist who marketed "Blue Star" first-aid ointment
• José Monti Montañez New Menudo Band Mate

Fictional Characters from Laredo, TX

• Johnny Rio, the main character from John Rechy's novel Numbers, lived in Laredo before going to Los Angeles

Sports

Laredo Bucks

Laredo is home to the two-time President's Cup Champion Laredo Bucks hockey team, which play at the Laredo Entertainment Center. See also History An historian is an individual who studies and writes about History, and is regarded as an Authority on it Robert George Whitehead ( October 31, 1916 – February 22, 2007) was a businessman in Texas who created Quaker House Products Inc A businessperson (also businessman or businesswoman) is someone who is employed at usually a profit-oriented enterprise, or more specifically someone The definition of an artist is wide-ranging and covers a broad spectrum of Activities to do with creating Art, practicing the Arts and/or demonstrating First aid is the provision of initial care for an Illness or Injury. An ointment is a viscous semisolid preparation used topically on a variety of body surfaces José Antonio Montañez, born March 25 1989 also known as Monti is a singer in the band Menudo. John Rechy, (born March 10, 1934 in El Paso Texas) is an American author the child of a Scottish father and a Mexican-American Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The Laredo Bucks are an Ice hockey team in the Central Hockey League. The Laredo Entertainment Center is a multi-purpose Arena in Laredo Texas. The Bucks' successful coach is the native Canadian Terry Ruskowski (born 1954). Terrence Wallace "Roscoe" Ruskowski (born 31 December, 1954 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan) is a former National Hockey League centre The Laredo Bucks are part of the Southeast Division of the Central Hockey League and were inaugurated in the 2002-2003 season. The Central Hockey League (CHL is a mid-level Professional hockey league owned by Global Entertainment Corporation. The Bucks were awarded Franchise of the Year in their first year of operation. The Laredo Bucks are the 2003-2004 and the 2005-2006 Central Hockey League President's Cup Champions as well as the 2003-04 Governors’ Cup Regular Season Champions. They have made the playoffs since the first year in play and have gone to the finals the past four years, setting a new CHL/WPHL record for consecutive Finals appearances and have won 2/4. They have also been the Southeast Division and Southern Conference Champions the last 4 years. The Laredo Bucks have also been in the top 5 every year since their inauguration in attendance.

Laredo Heat

The Laredo Heat is a United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League team. Laredo Heat are an American Soccer team founded in 2004. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL The United Soccer Leagues ( USL) is the parent organization for the men's lower division leagues of US and Canadian soccer USL First Division (second division History In 1995 the USISL split into two leagues one professional and one amateur The team's home stadium is the Student Activity Center. The team was founded in 2004. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " It plays in the Mid-South Division of the Southern Conference In the 2006 season the Laredo Heat finished Runner-up yet made it only to the first round of the Open Cup. In the 2007 season, the Laredo Heat were the Southern Conference champions. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. And in 2007 Laredo heat won its first PDL Championship.

Laredo Broncos

The Laredo Broncos are a baseball team in the independent United League and Texas Winter League. Independent baseball leagues are professional baseball organizations located in the United States and Canada. The United League Baseball, based in the Southern United States is an independent baseball league which operates in Texas and Louisiana The Texas Winter League is the winter professional Baseball league of the United League. The Laredo Broncos plays its home games at Veterans Field, while its new state of the art baseball complex is built^[49]. The Laredo Broncos are a professional baseball team based in Laredo Texas, in the United States. Veterans Field was built in 1950 in Laredo Texas to honor the men and women who have served defending America in the armed forces The team was founded in 2005.

Stadiums / Arenas

Laredo Entertainment Center

The Laredo Entertainment Center is located at Loop 20 and Jacaman Road. The Laredo Entertainment Center is a multi-purpose Arena in Laredo Texas. LEC is the home of the Laredo Bucks and the Laredo Lobos. The 178,000-square-foot (16,500 m²), $36. 5 million facility seats 8,002 people for ice hockey and arena football, and up to 10,000 for concerts. It has 14 luxury suites, four meeting rooms and a private club for 200 charter members. It was completed in mid 2002 with the help of the Laredo sales tax increase of . 25 percent. Sports that can be played at the LEC include Hockey, Arena Football, Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, and Boxing. Hockey is any of a family of Sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a Ball, or a hard round rubber or heavy plastic disc called a puck This article is about the sport of Arena Football See Arena Football (video game for the EA Sports Video game of the same name This article is primarily regarding indoor soccer as played in North America Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of the opponent Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, The arena also hosts many events such as The Laredo Hunting and Fishing Show, Miss Texas USA, Laredo Home and Garden Show, and high school graduation ceremonies. Well-known artists and bands have performed in the arena such as Tool, Aerosmith,KISS,Elton John, Styx, ZZ TOP, Ricky Martin, George Lopez and many more.

The Student Activity Center

The Student Activity Center Sports Complex is located on State Highway 359. Choice Hotels International ( is a Hospitality holding corporation which owns several hotel brands and is based in Silver Spring in Montgomery County State Highway 359 or SH 359 is a State highway that runs from Skidmore in southeastern Texas, near Corpus Christi, southwest It is utilized for United Independent School District's students. United Independent School District is a School district headquartered in Laredo, Texas, United States. It was built in 2004 and it contains the city's only artificial grass stadium. The SAC is also the home of the Laredo Heat. It's capacity is 8,500. Sports played at the SAC include football, soccer, and baseball. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each

Shirley Field

Shirley Field is located next to the Civic Center and R&T Martin High School on San Bernardo Ave. It was built in 1937, along with Martin High School. Shirley Field is the location for outdoor athletics for Laredo Independent School District and also hosts the annual Border Olympics events. It seats between 5,000 and 10,000 fans with additional seating at the 2 endzones. Professional Mexican soccer teams have played various exhibition games here, notting that the real grass allows for "better" soccer games. The various sports played on the stadium are football, soccer and track & field events. Major renovations are slated for this historic stadium.

Krueger Field

Krueger Field is located in north Laredo and is owned by United Independent School District. The stadium has a capacity of 3,000 and is used to play football and soccer. It is home to United High School's and John B. Alexander High School's football and soccer teams.

Veterans Field

Veterans Field is a baseball park which was previously known as West Martin Field. Veterans Field was built in 1950 in Laredo Texas to honor the men and women who have served defending America in the armed forces It is the home field for the Laredo Broncos. The Laredo Broncos are a professional baseball team based in Laredo Texas, in the United States. Its capacity is about 5,000. Major renovation is happening to update the 1950 ball park. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Veterans Field was also the home to the five time champion Mexican Baseball League team Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos from 1985 to 2003. The Tecolotes de Nuevo Laredo ( Owls of Nuevo Laredo) formally known as the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos ( Owls of the Two Laredos) are a Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Veterans Field is also home to the Texas A&M International University's Heartland Conference NCAA Division II Dustdevils baseball team. Texas A&M International University, often referred to as TAMIU, is a Public, Co-educational, state-supported University located in Laredo Member schools The Heartland Conference included the following schools for the 2005-2006 school year Sports The Heartland Conference sponsors 13 sports 7 for The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Division II (or DII) is an intermediate-level division of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Transportation

Air

Laredo is served by the Laredo International Airport. Loop 20, also known as the Bob Bullock Loop, is a highway loop that encircles the city of Laredo Texas. Laredo International Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located three Nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the Central business district Daily flights are available to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an International airport in the city of Houston, Texas, United States serving the Greater Houston Tri-weekly flights to Las Vegas, Nevada are available. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally After Laredo Airforce Base closed in the mid-1970s, the federal government handed over the old airforce base and property to the City of Laredo for a new municipal airport. From the mid-1970s until mid-1990s, the airport utilized a small terminal for passenger airline service and several old hangers for aircargo and private aircraft. A new state-of-the art passenger terminal was built along the newly constructed Loop 20 to accommodate larger jets and to increase passenger air travel through Laredo. Expansion of air cargo facilities, taxiways and aprons, air cargo carriers such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, BAX, and others have responded by adding commercial aircargo jet services. Laredo also has two medical helipads, at Laredo Medical Center and Doctor's Hospital. The word helipad is a portmanteau meaning helicopter landing pad, a landing area for Helicopters Though helicopters can usually land anywhere flat a fabricated

Mass Transit

El Metro is the mass transit system that operates in Laredo with 21 fixed routes and Paratransit services with approximately 4. 6 million passengers per year. El Metro works with a fleet of over 47 fixed route buses, 2 trolleys and 18 Paratransit/El Lift vans. El Metro hub is located in downtown Laredo at El Metro Transit Center. The Center also houses Greyhound Bus Lines and provides fee-based daily parking for downtown shoppers and workers.

Rural Transit

Rural transportation is provided by the Webb County operated "El Aguila Rural Transportation" (the Eagle) bus services. Webb County is a County located in the US state of Texas. In 2000 its population was 193117 El Aguila provides fixed daily routes from Rural Webb County (Bruni, El Cenizo, Mirando City, Oilton, and Rio Bravo) to the downtown Laredo Transit Center. Bruni is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. El Cenizo is a city in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 3545 at the 2000 census Mirando City is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. Oilton is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. Rio Bravo is a city in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 5553 at the 2000 census

International Bridges

• Gateway to the Americas International Bridge
• Juárez-Lincoln International Bridge
• World Trade International Bridge (commercial traffic only)
• Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge
• Texas-Mexican Railway International Bridge

Major Highways

Major Highways in Laredo and their starting and ending points:

• Interstate 35 Laredo-Duluth
• U.S. Highway 59 Laredo-Lancaster
• U.S. Highway 83 Brownsville-Laredo-Westhope
• State Highway 255 Laredo-Colombia
• State Highway 359 Laredo-Skidmore

• Complete List of Highways in Laredo, Texas

Major Highways in Nuevo Laredo and their starting and ending points:

• Mexican Federal Highway 85 Nuevo Laredo-Mexico City
• Mexican Federal Highway 2 Matamoros-Nuevo Laredo-Colombia-Ciudad Acuña
• Tamaulipas State Highway 1 Nuevo Laredo-Monterrey
• Nuevo Leon State Highway Spur 1 Colombia-Anáhuac

Nearby Cities

Colombia	Botines	Las Lomas
Nuevo Laredo	Laredo	Larga Vista
Nuevo Laredo	Rio Bravo	La Presa

City	Population	Distance (km)
Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas	355,827	0mi (0km)
Monclova, Coahuila	294,191	124mi (199km)
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon	3,664,334	125mi (201km)
Reynosa, Tamaulipas	526,888	130mi (209km)
Corpus Christi, Texas	409,741	131mi (211km)
San Antonio, Texas	1,942,217	154mi (248km)
Heroica Matamoros, Tamaulipas	462,157	167mi (268km)
Saltillo, Coahuila	648,929	181mi (291km)

Sister cities

List of Laredo sister cities:^[50][51][52]

Acámbaro, Mexico 2004 Chenzhou, China 2001 Cienega de Flores, Mexico 1987 Cuernavaca, Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Guadalupe, Mexico 2000 Jerez de García Salinas, Mexico 1987 Lampazos, Mexico 2000 Laredo, Spain 1978

León, Mexico 2006 Marín, Mexico Mexticacan, Mexico 2002 Monclova, Mexico 2003 Montemorelos, Mexico Murray Bridge, Australia 1984 Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 1986 San Antonio de Areco, Argentina 2001 San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2001

Tainan Hsien, Taiwan 1985 Tepatitlan, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico Tlahualillo, Mexico 1988 Tonala, Mexico Torreón, Mexico 2004 Veracruz, Mexico 1992 Wuwei, China 2004 Zixing, China 2002

Pending:

• Candela, Mexico
• Papantla, Mexico
• Rizhao, China
• Qinghai, China

Media

Newspapers

Name	Frequency	Language	City	Website
Laredo Morning Times	Daily	English	Laredo	lmtonline.com
LareDOS	Monthly	English	Laredo	laredosnews.com
El Diario	Daily	Spanish	Nuevo Laredo	diario.net
El Mañana	Daily	Spanish	Nuevo Laredo	elmanana.com
Primera Hora	Daily	Spanish	Nuevo Laredo	primerahora.com
Ultima Hora	Daily	Spanish	Nuevo Laredo	ultimahora.com

Television

CH	VC	DT	DTV	TWC	Callsign	Network	City of License	Official Website
02	-	-	-	99	XEFE	Televisa	Nuevo Laredo	-
08	08. The Gateway to the Americas International Bridge is one of four vehicular international bridges located in the cities of Laredo Texas, and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas The World Trade International Bridge is one of four international bridges located in the cities of Laredo Texas, and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, that connect the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge is one of four vehicular international bridges located on the U The Texas Mexican Railway International Bridge is the only railway international bridge that crosses the U Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. Farm to Market Road 1472 or FM 1472 is a Farm-to-market road that connects the Laredo Texas Industrial Area to the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge Interstate 35 in Texas (abbreviated I-35 or IH-35) is a major north-south Interstate Highway running from Laredo near the United States-Mexico Duluth is a Port City in the US state of Minnesota and the County seat of St In the US state of Texas, US Highway 59 is named the Lloyd Bentsen Highway, after Lloyd Bentsen, former U Lancaster is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, in the United States. In the US state of Texas, US Highway 83 is a US Highway that begins at US 77 in Brownsville and follows the Rio Grande Brownsville is a city in and the County seat of Cameron County, Texas, United States. Westhope is a city in Bottineau County, North Dakota in the United States. State Highway 255 or SH 255 is a state-owned toll road bypassing Laredo, stretching from the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge northeast to Colombia Nuevo León is a Planned community founded in 1992 by the Mexican state of Nuevo León in the State Highway 359 or SH 359 is a State highway that runs from Skidmore in southeastern Texas, near Corpus Christi, southwest Skidmore is a Census-designated place (CDP in Bee County, Texas, United States. The following is a list of all state highways in Webb County Texas maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation. Mexico 's Federal Highway 85 ( Carretera Federal 85) connects Mexico City with the U Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico Mexican Federal Highway (carretera federal No 2 runs along the United States-Mexico border. Tamaulipas State Highway 1 is a highway that stretches form Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mexico west to Nuevo Leon State Highway 1 on the Nuevo Leon This article is about the Mexican city for other uses see Monterrey (disambiguation. Nuevo Leon State Highway Spur 1 is a connector road that connects the Colombia Nuevo Leon area with Nuevo Leon State Highway 1. Colombia Nuevo León is a Planned community founded in 1992 by the Mexican state of Nuevo León in the Botines is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. Las Lomas is a Census-designated place (CDP in Starr County, Texas, United States. Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Larga Vista is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Rio Bravo is a city in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 5553 at the 2000 census La Presa is a Census-designated place (CDP in Webb County, Texas, United States. Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states of Mexico, it is located in the northeast Santiago de la Monclova, more commonly known as just Monclova in everyday speech is a city as well as the surrounding municipality Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of Mexico 's 31 component states. This article is about the Mexican city for other uses see Monterrey (disambiguation. Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. Reynosa is a city in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. It is located at, across the Rio Grande (Río Bravo from McAllen ( Hidalgo Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states of Mexico, it is located in the northeast Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states of Mexico, it is located in the northeast Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of Mexico 's 31 component states. Acámbaro is a city and municipality in the southeastern corner of the Mexican state of Guanajuato, on the banks of the Lerma River, and the The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Chenzhou ( Chinese: 郴州 Pinyin: Chēnzhōu is a city located in the southern area of Hunan province in China. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Ciénega de Flores is a city and surrounding municipality located in Nuevo Leon, Mexico near Monterrey. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Cuernavaca (Cuauhnāhuac|kʷaw̥'naːwak is the capital and largest city of the state of Morelos in Mexico. Guadalajara (ˌgwɑːdləˈhɑːrə Spanish pronunciation) is the capital city of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality Guadalupe is a city and it surrounding municipality located in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The city and surrounding municipality of Jerez de García Salinas is located in the center of the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Lampazos de Naranjo is a City and Municipality located in Nuevo León, Mexico. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Laredo is a town in the Northern Spanish province and autonomous community of Cantabria. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The city of León, formally León de los Aldama is the fifth most populous city in Mexico and the first in the state of Guanajuato. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Marín is a town and municipality located in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. Mexticacán is a Town and Municipality in the Southern Region of the Mexican state of Jalisco. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Santiago de la Monclova, more commonly known as just Monclova in everyday speech is a city as well as the surrounding municipality Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Montemorelos is a city and surrounding municipality of 53854 inhabitants located in the Northern Mexican state of Nuevo León Murray Bridge (post code 5253 is the fourth most populous City in South Australia after Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) San Antonio de Areco is a town in northern Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, and capital of the partido of San Antonio de Areco. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. San Miguel de Allende is the seat of the municipality of Allende Guanajuato, Mexico, a historic town founded in 1542 that has become an attractive tourist destination Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Tainan County is a county located in southern Taiwan. The name "Tainan" means simply "Southern Taiwan" REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Tepatitlán de Morelos is a city founded in 1883, in the central Mexican state of Jalisco. Tijuana (ˌtiːəˈwɑːnə Spanish, ti'xwana|ti'ʍana is the largest city of the Mexican state of Baja California, situated on the U Tlahualilo de Zaragoza is a city located in the northeastern part of the Mexican state of Durango. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Geography Torreón is near the southwest border of the state of Coahuila within the Laguna region of the state ( "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The city of Veracruz is a major port city and municipality on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Wuwei is located in northwest central Gansu province In the north it borders Inner Mongolia, in the southwest Qinghai. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Zixing ( Chinese: 资兴 Pinyin: Zīxīng is a city with more than 100000 inhabitants in Chenzhou, Hunan, China. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Candela is a town in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila. It is located at 100° 39' 43" West 26° 50' 25" North in the state's central region Papantla is a city in the northern part of the Mexican state of Veracruz. Administration The Prefecture-level city of Rizhao administers four county-level divisions, including two districts and two counties (青海 qīnghǎi is a province of the People's Republic of China, named after Qinghai Lake. Laredo Morning Times is a daily Newspaper publication based in Laredo Texas, USA. The term television channel generally refers to either a Television station or its cable / satellite counterpart (both outlined below In Telecommunications, a logical channel number (LCN also known as virtual channel in North America, is a channel designation which differs Digital television (DTV is the sending and receiving of moving images and sound by discrete ( digital) signals in contrast to the analog signals used by DirecTV (trademarked as "DIREC' TV' " is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service based in El Segundo California, USA, that was founded Time Warner Cable ( (formerly Warner Cable Communications) is an American national cable television company that operates in 27 states and has 31 operating divisions In Broadcasting and Radio communications a call sign (also known as a callsign or call letters, or abbreviated as a call, or otherwise A television network is a distribution network for Television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many Television stations XEFE is the Television call sign for the Televisa Television station in Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Mexico. Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment 1	15. 1	08	10	KGNS	NBC	Laredo	pro8news.com
-	-	-	9	11	KLRN	PBS	San Antonio	klrn.org
11	11. KGNS-TV is the NBC Television affiliate for Laredo Texas as well as surrounding areas in both Texas and Mexico The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's KLRN is a public Television station in San Antonio Texas, broadcasting locally on VHF channel 9 as a PBS member station The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the 1	25. 1	-	14	XHBR	XEW	Nuevo Laredo	esmas.com
-	-	-	12	9	KSAT	ABC	San Antonio	ksat.com
13	13. XHBR-TV is the Television call sign for the Televisa Television station channel 11 in Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Mexico. KSAT-TV, channel 12 is the local ABC affiliate in the greater San Antonio area The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. 1	31. 1	13	6	KVTV	CBS	Laredo	cbs.com
21	21. KVTV is the CBS Television affiliate of Laredo Texas, USA Its transmitter is located in Laredo. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. 1	50. 1	-	98	XHLNA	TV Azteca 13	Nuevo Laredo	tvazteca.com
25	27. XHLNA-TV channel 21 is the Television call sign for the TV Azteca Television station in Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Mexico. XHDF (Channel 13 analog and Channel 25 digital HDTV is a Television station in Mexico City, Owned and operated by TV Azteca; it is 2	19. 2	-	77	KETF	Telefutura	Laredo	ketftv.com
27	27. KETF-CA is a low-power Television station in Laredo Texas, broadcasting locally as an affiliate of the Telefutura network on channel 25 TeleFutura is a US Spanish-language broadcast Television network owned by Univision with headquarters in Miami Florida. 1	19. 1	27	12	KLDO	Univision	Laredo	kldotv.com
-	27. KLDO-TV is a Spanish-language Television station in Laredo Texas, broadcasting locally on channel 27 as an affiliate of Univisión. Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States and Puerto Rico. 4	19. 4	-	-	KLDO	LATV	Laredo	kldotv.com
33	33. Do not confuse this with LAT TV, a defunct Over-the-air Spanish-language Television network in the United States. 1	51. 1	-	-	XHLAT	TV Azteca 7	Nuevo Laredo	tvazteca.com
39	27. XHLAT is the Television call sign for the TV Azteca Television station in Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Mexico. XHIMT (Channel 7 analog and Channel 24 digital is a Television station in Mexico City, Owned and operated by TV Azteca. 3	19. 3	39	16	KXOF	FOX/MyNet	Laredo	myfoxlaredo.com
45	-	-	-	15	XHNAT	Multimedios	Nuevo Laredo	multimedios.tv
55	-	-	-	-	KNEX	Azteca America	Laredo	aztecaamerica.com
57	-	-	-	-	XHLAR	Televisa	Nuevo Laredo	-
68	-	-	-	-	KLMV	Religious	Laredo	klmv68.com

AM Radio

Frequency	Callsign	Brand	City of License	Website
530	WPMQ285	TxDOT HAR	Laredo	-
790	XEFE	La Mera Ley	Nuevo Laredo	-
890	KVOZ	Radio Cristiana	Laredo	lanuevaradiocristiana.com
960	XEK	La Grande	Nuevo Laredo	xek.com
1000	XENLT	Radio Formula	Nuevo Laredo	radioformula.com
1090	XEWL	W-Radio	Nuevo Laredo	wradio.com.mx
1300	KLAR	Radio Poder	Laredo	feypoder.com
1340	XEBK	exa FM	Nuevo Laredo	exafm.com.mx
1370	XEGNK	Radio Mexicana	Nuevo Laredo	gruposiete.com
1410	XEAS	Ke Buena	Nuevo Laredo	kebuena.com
1490	KLNT	Radio Norteño	Laredo	-
1550	XENU	La Rancherita	Nuevo Laredo	-
1610	WPMQ285	TxDOT HAR	Laredo	-

FM Radio

Frequency	Callsign	Brand	City of License	Website
88. KXOF-CA channel 39 is a low powered FOX affiliate in Laredo Texas, owned by Entravision Communications. MyNetworkTV (unofficially abbreviated MyNet or MNT) is a Television network in the United States, owned by the Fox Broadcasting Company Multimedios Television is a network of Spanish language Television stations found throughout Mexico. Azteca América is a broadcast television network marketed toward Spanish-speaking families residing in the United States XHLAR-TV is the Television call sign for the Televisa Television station in Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Mexico. Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment KLMV-CA Channel 68 is a UHF low-powered Class A broadcasting television station serving the Laredo Texas / Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Mexico markets WPMQ285 is a low-powered Texas Department of Transportation Highway Advisory Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, area The Texas Department of Transportation ( TxDOT, pronounced "tex-dot" is a Governmental agency in the U Highway advisory radio ( HAR) sometimes also called travelers' information stations ( TIS) are licensed low-power AM Radio stations XEFE-AM (branded as La Pura Ley is a Mexican Regional Music format AM station that serves the Laredo Texas USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mexico KVOZ, branded as "Radio Cristiana" is a Spanish-language Christian talk format FM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, United States XEK-AM (branded as "La Mas Grande" is a Spanish-language Talk format AM station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas XENLT-AM (branded as Radio Fórmula is a Spanish Talk format AM station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Mexico XEWL (branded as Radio Mexicana is a Spanish Talk format AM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, XEBK-AM (branded as El Norteñazo is a Mexican Regional Music format AM station that serves the Laredo Texas USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas XEGNK-AM (branded as Radio Mexicana is a Mexican Regional Music format AM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo XEAS-AM (branded as Ke Buena is a Mexican Regional Music format AM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas XENU-AM (branded as La Rancherita is a Mexican Regional Music format AM station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas WPMQ285 is a low-powered Texas Department of Transportation Highway Advisory Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, area The Texas Department of Transportation ( TxDOT, pronounced "tex-dot" is a Governmental agency in the U Highway advisory radio ( HAR) sometimes also called travelers' information stations ( TIS) are licensed low-power AM Radio stations 1	KHOY	Catholic Radio	Laredo	khoy.org
88. 9	XHLDO	Radio Tamaulipas	Nuevo Laredo	tamaulipas.gob
89. XHLDO-FM (branded as Radio Tamaulipas 889 is a Spanish News Talk format FM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas 9	KBNL	Radio Manatial	Laredo	wrn.org
91. 3	XHNOE	Stereo 91. XHNOE (branded as Stereo 91 FM is a Spanish-language Talk format FM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas 3 FM	Nuevo Laredo	xhnoe.com
92. 7	KJBZ	Z93(Tejano)	Laredo	Z93.com
94. KJBZ-FM (branded as Z-93 is a Tejano Music format FM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, United States and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas 1	XHTLN	La Caliente	Nuevo Laredo	lacaliente.com
94. XHTLN-FM (branded as Radio Latina is a Spanish Contemporary Music format FM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas 9	KQUR	The Works(AC Top 40)	Laredo	jammin949.com
95. KQUR (949 FM, "949 The Works" is a Hot Adult Contemporary music formatted Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, United 7	XHBK	Exa FM	Nuevo Laredo	-
97. XHBK-FM (branded as Exa FM) is a Spanish & English Top 40 Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo 1	XHNLO	Multimedios Radio	Nuevo Laredo	multimedios.com
98. XHNLO-FM (branded as La Caliente 971 FM is a Spanish Contemporary Music format FM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo 1	KRRG	Big Buck Country (Country)	Laredo	krrg.com
99. 3	XHNK	Digital Ecstasy (Classic Hits)	Nuevo Laredo	stjohnradio.com
101. XHNK (branded as Extasis Digital is a Mexican Regional Music format FM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo 5	XHAS	Ke Buena	Nuevo Laredo	kebuena.com
102. XHAS-FM (branded as Ke Buena is a Mexican Regional Music format FM Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas 3	XHMW	Stereo Vida (Spanish Pop)	Nuevo Laredo	-
104. XHMW-FM (branded as Stereo Vida is a Spanish Contemporary Music format FM station that serves the Laredo Texas, USA and Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, 9	XHNLR	Radio UAT	Nuevo Laredo	radiouni.uat.mx
106. XHNLR-FM (branded as Radio UAT is a Spanish-language University Educational format FM Radio station that serves the Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, Mexico and 1	KNEX	Hot 106. KNEX (1061 FM, "Hot 1061" is a Rhythmic Radio station that serves the Laredo Texas, United States and Nuevo Laredo 1 (Urban/Rhythmic Top 40)	Laredo	hot1061.com
107. 3	XHGTS	Digital 107. XHGTS-FM 1073 (branded as Digital 1073 is an International Contemporary Music format FM Radio station that serves the Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas, 3 (Spanish Pop)	Nuevo Laredo	-
162. 55	WXK26	NOAA Weather Radio	Laredo	-

References

External links

• City of Laredo
  • City of Laredo Homepage
  • International Bridge System Webcams
  • Laredo Chamber of Commerce
  • Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Laredo Development Foundation
  • Laredo International Airport
  • Laredo Community Calendar
  • Laredo Area Parks
• Education
  • Texas A&M International University
  • Laredo Community College
  • Laredo Independent School District
  • United Independent School District
• Media
  • Laredo Morning Times
• Entertainment
  • Laredo Entertainment Center
  • CHL Laredo Bucks
  • PDL Laredo Heat
  • UBL Laredo Broncos
  • Laredo Center for the Arts
  • Imaginarium of South Texas
• History
  • Laredo, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
  • Laredo History provided by the City Of Laredo
  • Historic Photos from the Laredo Public Library hosted by the Portal to Texas History
  • Cultural Studies Photographic Travelogue on Laredo
• Religion
  • Diocese of Laredo

• Laredo, Texas is at coordinates 27°31′28″N 99°29′26″W / 27.524445, -99.490593 (Laredo, Texas)Coordinates: 27°31′28″N 99°29′26″W / 27.524445, -99.490593 (Laredo, Texas)

The Handbook of Texas (ISBN 0-87611-151-7 is a comprehensive Encyclopedia of Texas geography history and historical persons published by the Texas A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system.

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