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Green Party Provides Alternative Platform for Undecided Voters
As the Presidential Debates unfold, voters are still undecided on whether to continue this nation’s journey with President Barak Obama, or pass the torch to newcomer Mitt Romney. Several undecided voters continue to be uninspired by the candidate’s campaigns and some have given up voting as a consequence. However, what voting newcomers and several veterans fail to realizeis that there is a multi-party ballot outside Democrats and Republicans. The TAMIU Political Science Association (PSA) continued its voter education initiative by inviting the Webb County Green Party, a party that is...
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Candidate Chat allows Rick Flores to Inform Laredoans of Issues, Support Trajectory
Armed with words and a cowboy hat, former Sheriff, Rick Flores, was ready to duel with his opponent, Martin Cuellar. The Candidate Chat, held on October 10, 2012 at Texas A&M International University, served to inform TAMIU students on one of the candidates that would be on their ballot. As part of a Voter Awareness initiative, 307 students were registered to vote. The Political Science and Student Government Associations hosted Flores in a round-table style debate consisting of questions from TAMIU students, staff, and the general public. Domestic and foreign...
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Comic Book Fans Unite for South Texas Collector's Exposition
Vendors from around the region gathered at the Laredo Civic Center to sell their variety of collector’s items. Opening its doors on September 22nd, the South Texas Collector’s Expo held its two-day annual exposition of comics, the paranormal, and personas known to many. Various vendors such as Curious Goods and Comics, Beat Pot Toiz, and Laredo’s own Legacy Comics and Collectibles were present to provide Laredo with a world of superheroes and memories. Laredoans dressed in their favorite characters including the famous Batman and Joker, Sailor Mars, and even newer...
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Lady Knights drop 2, win 1 in tournament
The Saint Augustine Lady Knights dropped two games but won a third during an eighth grade volleyball tournament Saturday. Held at Mary Help of Christians School, the tournament started with the Lady Knights losing to the host team. Struggling to keep up with Mary Help’s serving, Lady Knight players repeatedly gave up points when they were on serve. Ximena Garza and others served out of bounds, adding to Mary Help’s first period win. Later on, better teamwork helped the Lady Knights close the gap as players moved the ball...
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"La Voz" Reúne a Laredo Para Una Noche De Musica
El 2006 marco el comienzo de “La Voz Laredo,” una competencia de canto en Laredo, cual ha recurrido año tras año. Esta ronda tuvo más de 30 participantes de alrededor de la ciudad, cuyos dejaron el corazón con cada canto. Finalmente, la noche del 12 de Septiembre cerro el concurso que cautivo a muchos seguidores de La Ley 100.5 FM y Digital 94.9 FM con solo 9 concursantes. Al escuchar la cerrada de este concurso y las estrellas con las que compartirían el escenario, los Laredense salieron a enseñar su...
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Back to School Blues Unites Laredo's Youth
Laredo united under perfect weather for the Back to Blues event supporting Laredo’s youth and the grand opening of Flat 5 Music Studios. United Independent School District (UISD) among businesses such as: Rock Fitness, Chick-fil-A, and Build-a-Bear were also in attendance collecting school supplies and entertaining the crowd with their mascots, give-aways, guest passes, and their enthusiasm. Others kept the children pleased through their face-painting, and the adults were pleased with the large quantity of snacks, food, and drinks available. The crowd united as Council members Cindy Liendo Espinoza and...
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Ramon Ayala En VIVO "Celebra sus 50 Años"
Cuando Ramón Ayala y sus Bravos del Norte vienen a Laredo, el grupo no tiene que pensar dos veces si van a llegar a un salón de baile lleno. Laredenses son conocidos por apoyar la música norteña y nunca perderse un baile cuando el rey del acordeón llega a la ciudad. Es bien notada la larga historia de la música de conjunto en Laredo que pego en los años 40 y sigue hasta la fecha. Ramón Ayala, con su música norteña, es una gran razón por cual la música de...
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Football Fans Unite to Show off Grilling Skills; Raise Scholarship Funds
The familiar smell of Carne Asada filled the air, as Laredoans reunited for the Fifth Annual Tailgate Cook-off at El Metro Park. The event was coordinated by the LULAC Council #14 and United Way in hopes of raising money for scholarships. “We have helped students continue their college education for 4 years because of this event,” Amador Ballesteros the event coordinator stated. “This is something larger than football. The purpose of this event is to get all families and teams together to have a...
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Grammy Winner Chamillionaire Brings Hip-Hop to Las Cananas
Blue and purple lights illuminated the stage as a green laser dashed in view. Dj Nappi took the stage playing a mixture of old school Hip-Hop tracks such as Snoop Dog’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot” to newer tracks ranging from Nicki Minaj to Lil’ Wayne. He managed to entertain the crowd with his Hip-Hop mixes through a series of opening acts as they awaited Chamillionaire’s entrance. Among these opening acts were Laredo rappers who stated their goal was to represent their city. “I love this city, I’ve loved this...
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Famous Rapper Chamillionaire to Perform at Las Cananas
Las Cananas Revo-Bar, known for bringing popular music to Laredo, will be hosting Chamillionaire. The Houston Rapper, best known for his Platinum Album “The Sound of Revenge,” and his hit song “Ridin,” will perform Friday August 24, 2012 at 7 p.m. This is the first time Chamillionaire comes to the border town, as he makes his way through a series of performances in Texas. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the R&B Grammy Award Winner as he leaves his mark on Laredo. Tickets are $20 dollars and can be...
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Flat 5 Music Studios; an Alternative Business for Aspiring Musicians
“Flat 5 Music Studios” started off as a dream, which later turned into reality. As a young boy, Fred Barrera dreamt of playing metal music like some of his musical idols. His business partner, Jonathan Arias, had a dream of producing Jazz infused sounds. Unfortunately for both, Laredo studios largely focused on classical music, and they did not have the ability to teach those styles of music. This led Barrera and Arias to teach themselves through any means possible; Barrera went as far as asking...
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Evanescence Headlines The Carnival of Madness Tour; Joins Others to Rock out L.E.A.
Sitting on a piano bench on stage at the Laredo Energy Arena, Amy Lee, lead singer ofEvanescence, closed The Carnival of Madness Tour’s stop in the Gateway City. The spotlight showered Amy Lee, who played ‘My Immortal’ on piano, with a soft glow that pushed the drama in the rock diva’s resonating vocal performance. Evanescence's encore was the climax of a 6-hour, jam-packed lineup that reflected various sub-genres of Alternative Rock and proved that rock isn’t dead in the 956. Audience members grew up with the hits of Chevelle and...
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Review of Scholar's Caffe Barista
Price Range: $ (0-10) Scholars Caffe Barista has re-opened their doors to the public. Scholars Caffe serves the community top quality coffee and beverages. Recently, Scholars has incorporated new menu items soon to come later this year. Scholars Cafe has been in business for the past year. It is one of those places where Laredoans can come and relax, read and catch up, or surf the web with their complimentary Wi-Fi service. Today, I am having a Caramel Frappé, one the many drinks here at scholars (they also have it in chocolate)....
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Creedence Clearwater Revisited Rocks LEA to End Hunger, Raise Hope
Creedence Clearwater Revisited stormed into the Laredo Energy Arena to bring a taste of southern inspired rock to fans that showed up to support a good cause. The 6th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser event, hosted by the South Texas Food Bank (STFB), was a time to reflect on the struggles of those in our community that benefit from the food bank, as well as to thank those who have supported the organization since its inception in 1989. Ann Galo, part of the...
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L.I.T.E. Productions Performs an Intimate Portrayal of Allen Ginsberg
L.I.T.E. Productions' production of 'Beat, A Play on Words' was a captivating memoir following the life of Beat generation poet, Allen Ginsberg. The Beat Generation were known for their exuberant and radical lifestyles whose movement originated in Colombia University with Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. They wrote about their drug use and sexual experiences and their literature was thought to be provocative and obscene. It also glorified their way of life while demonizing western culture and their materialism. “Beat, A Play on Words,” centers on the obscenity trial...
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The Flying Squirrel Wins All-Around Gold Medal
The 2012 London Olympics will be remembered for the USA dominance in ladies gymnastics. Gabby Douglas known as the "The Flying Squirrel" won the ladies all-around title Thursday night, becoming the third USA lady gymnast to win the all-around in three straight Olympics. This is Douglas’s second gold medal of the London Games, coming two nights after she and her "Fierce /Fab Five" teammates gave the USA its first Olympic title since 1996. Social media has embraced Gabby Douglas, and the African-American community in the USA has...
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Laredo Scene Releases New Mobile App
Laredo Scene announced the release of their new App in their quest to become the premiere gateway to Laredo, Texas. Previously, users could only access Laredo Scene’s content through their website, but the creators worked feverously to expand their market. The app, titled “Laredo Scene” can be found through Google Play for Android and the Apple App Store for Iphone users. “Laredo Scene” will allow users to create social networks, sync with Facebook for cross-platform usage, gain access to exclusive events and ticket give aways, and much more. Users will also...
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