tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63639157550535321342024-02-18T23:15:35.545-06:00Newcomers & Friends of LaredoWe want to welcome you to Laredo, Texas! New to town? We have activities planned especially for you. Lived here awhile? We have activities for you, also!Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-70211292615350369902010-04-11T20:56:00.002-05:002010-04-11T20:58:05.237-05:00We're baaaack!We are back up and going strong. Hope to keep this blog up, but to be sure you don't miss anything, connect with us on Facebook!Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-82631465729236623162007-08-05T16:24:00.000-05:002007-08-05T17:42:36.079-05:00Back to School: About Laredo Schools<strong>Preschools/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Daycares</span>/Mother's Day Out Programs and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Pre</span>-K</strong><br /><br />Many daycare centers and preschools exist in the Laredo area. These range from private, in-home situations to Montessori schools. Speaking to the families involved in the Family Group of the Laredo Newcomers Club would be a great starting point for any search for quality childcare in Laredo. For licensing reports about Laredo childcare centers visit the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">DFPS</span> <a href="http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/default.asp">website</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fbclaredo.org/">First Baptist Church</a> of Laredo currently offers a twice-monthly Mom's Morning Out program and a monthly Parent's Night Out program, year-round.<br /><br />Public schools in Laredo also offer preschool programs starting at age three. Enrollment is limited to children who meet certain income restrictions or who speak Spanish only. Contact the local school districts for more information.<br /><br /><strong>Elementary through High School</strong><br /><br />Laredo public schools are divided into two school systems: United Independent School District (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">UISD</span>) and Laredo Independent School District (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LISD</span>).<br /><br />Both <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">UISD's</span> <a href="http://www.uisd.net/">website</a> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">LISD's</span> <a href="http://www.laredoisd.org/">website</a> contain school uniform regulations, a student handbook, school year calendars, and links to individual schools.<br /><br />District boundary maps for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">UISD</span> can be found <a href="http://www.uisd.net/schools/maps.htm">here</a>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">LISD</span> district maps can be found <a href="http://www.laredoisd.org/maps/default.htm">here</a>.<br /><br />Laredo is also served by Catholic and non-Catholic private schools:<br /><br />Blessed Sacrament School, Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Saint Augustine Elementary, <a href="http://www.st-augustine.org/">Saint Augustine High School</a>, Saint Peter Memorial School, and <a href="http://www.mhsoul.org/">Mary Help of Christians School</a> are all part of the <a href="http://www.dioceseoflaredo.org/html/catholic_schools_office.html">Catholic Diocese of Laredo</a> (for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">addresses</span> and phone numbers).<br /><br />The Laredo Christian Academy is an Assemblies of God private school. Grades PK through 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">th</span> are taught in the academy. It is located at 6103 N. McPherson (956-727-2732).<br /><br />Power Christian Academy is affiliated with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Dunamis</span> Ministries located at 1601 Shiloh Drive (956-712-1172) and serves students from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">pre</span>-K through 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">th</span> grade.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.unitedday.com/">United Day School</a> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">pre</span>-K4 through 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">th</span> grade) is located beside Doctors Hospital on the north side of Laredo.<br /><br /><strong>Homeschooling</strong><br /><br />Laredo has a strong support network for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">homeschoolers</span> in the form of the <a href="http://www.laredohomeschool.homestead.com/">Providence <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Homeschool</span> Association</a>. Though the website hasn't been updated recently, the group does have bi-monthly meetings, sponsors activities including a science fair, and has a resource packet about how to get started in homeschooling. Signing the guestbook at the bottom of the "Newsletter" page will let this group know to add you to the mailing list.<br /><br />For information about homeschooling regulations in Texas, the Texas <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Homeschool</span> Coalition <a href="http://www.thsc.org/">website</a> is a good place to start.<br /><br /><strong>Higher Education</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.laredo.cc.tx.us/">Laredo Community College</a> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">LCC</span>) has a main campus located near downtown Laredo (West End Washington Street) and a branch campus located in South Laredo (Zapata Highway). <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">LCC</span> offers a variety of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">tw</span>0-year and certificate programs, transfer assistance to four-year universities, distance education, and community education classes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tamiu.edu/">Texas A & M International University</a> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">TAMIU</span>) offers baccalaureate and masters programs in the arts, humanities, business, education, physical, biological, and social sciences, and health professions, with authority for select doctoral programs. It is located on Loop 20 on the north side of Laredo.Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-72519719049748165572007-03-09T15:30:00.000-06:002008-12-09T10:12:10.887-06:00Laredo History<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMd9WPpc95DLWZuhasXSXDg8jzyPZwrUG63dJPjpRAsCtqUh_Nhd3QdcPIMxbOQSmON-sP7-KpRUIFrQcg95Ski_7qRlnR3ZrKxmtz2ENxcPcPRTS5nPC59tpssQh575FfvDTylcMA53O/s1600-h/cityhall.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMd9WPpc95DLWZuhasXSXDg8jzyPZwrUG63dJPjpRAsCtqUh_Nhd3QdcPIMxbOQSmON-sP7-KpRUIFrQcg95Ski_7qRlnR3ZrKxmtz2ENxcPcPRTS5nPC59tpssQh575FfvDTylcMA53O/s320/cityhall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5040041284699506978" /></a>One way to grow to love a place is to learn about its past. While you could spend time researching Laredo at the library, another option is to visit the well-organized website of the <a href="http://www.webbheritage.org">Webb County Heritage Foundation</a> (WCHF) which contains a treasure trove of historical photos and information. The WCHF also maintains the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and provides trolley tours of historical places in downtown Laredo. And, don’t forget to talk to the native Laredoans around you; many are happy to share their stories.<br /><br />Some excerpts from the Laredo Legacies portion of the WCHF website:<br /><br /><em>“Laredo was founded on May 15, 1755, when Captain Tomás Sánchez, with three families, was granted permission to settle 15 leagues of land near an Indian ford on the Río Grande.” </em><br /><br /><em>“During the Civil War, Laredo was a transfer point on the Confederate cotton route to Mexico. On March 18, 1864, Major Alfred Holt led a union army of about 200 men from Brownsville to destroy 5,000 bales of cotton stacked at San Agustín Plaza. Colonel Santos Benavides rose from his sick bed and, with 42 men, repelled three union charges at Zacate Creek. This became known as the Battle of Laredo.” </em><br /><br /><em>“Onion Agriculture was practiced on a large scale in 1898 by Thomas C. Nye on irrigated acreage north of the city. The 1917 Souvenir Album of Laredo boasted, "The Laredo area is foremost in the world in the production of Bermuda onions." </em><br /><br /><em>“As late as 1922, water was delivered by barrileros (water vendors) to parts of the city.”</em>Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-24859683690950351492007-03-08T14:36:00.000-06:002007-03-08T14:39:50.924-06:00Family Fun at the Laredo Public LibraryThe <a href="http://www.laredolibrary.org">Laredo Public Library</a> presents Spring Break family fun!<br /><br />Stories, Arts and Crafts<br /><br />Children and their families are invited to participate in these FREE activities from March 12 Thru March 16, 2007.<br /><br />Mon. March 12 10:30 to 11:30 Story & Crafts (Decorate Door Hanger)<br />2:30 to 3:30 Arts and Crafts (Pasta Act.)<br /><br />Tues. March 13 10:30 to 11:30 Storytime - Spring Activity<br />4:00 to 5:00 After School Art<br /><br />Wed. March 14 10:30 to 11:30 Stories and Crafts (Watercolors)<br />2:30 to 3:30 Arts and Crafts (Beads Act. & Popcorn)<br /><br />Thurs. March 15 10:30 to 11:30 Storytime Spring Activity 2:30 to 3:30 Arts and Crafts<br />(Jewelry Box & Cotton Candy)<br /><br />Fri. March 16 10:30 to 11:30 Storytime and Craft (St. Patrick’s Hat)<br />4:00 to 5:00 Hora del Cuento Storytime and Craft<br /><br />COME JOIN THE FUN!!<br /><br />For more information, call Irma Gonzalez at the Laredo Public Library (795-2400 Ext. 2247). Limited Space!!!Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-27818196615855141602007-03-07T16:30:00.000-06:002007-03-07T16:33:14.500-06:00Friday Happening at the Laredo Center for the ArtsThe <a href="http://www.laredoartcenter.org">Laredo Center for the Arts</a> invites the community to Laredo's very own Friday Happening on March 9, 6 to 8 p.m.<br /><br />The evening will feature an Artist Reception/Gallery Talk and VOZ Open Mic.<br /><br />The Goodman Gallery presents Still Green, a series of charcoal drawings and mezzotint prints by Lari Gibbons. Artwork by students from United High School will exhibit in the Community Gallery. In the Laredo Art League Gallery, the Art Spirits will present their 8th Annual Watercolor Exhibition. The Lilia G. Martinez Gallery presents "Elements from the Front Range Contemporary Quilters" a program of Exhibits USA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance with The Texas Commission on the Arts andThe National Endowment for the Arts.<br /><br />Free admission. Donations are accepted.Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-28429847451760164412007-03-05T15:35:00.000-06:002007-03-05T15:37:26.396-06:00We Want Your Opinion!What special interest groups would you like to see formed?<br /><br />Suggestions are always welcome!<br /><br />Contact <a href="mailto:kmbysarahf@aol.com">Sarah Flack </a> (753-7111) with your ideas.Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-86817083726474214792007-03-05T15:23:00.000-06:002007-03-05T15:26:05.469-06:00Spanish Conversation GroupLooking for a free and easy way to practice and improve your Spanish language skills? Patricia Abud conducts Spanish conversation meetings at the Laredo Public Library on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 10 am. Feel free to contact her at 791-0749.Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-23352172974853178542007-03-05T15:16:00.000-06:002007-03-05T15:21:08.910-06:00Community EventsLaredo Center for the Arts, Front Range Contemporary Quilters, "Art Quilt Show" through March 30th. Call 956-725-1715 for more information.<br /><br />Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra "Symphonic Evolution" Sunday April 1st 4:00 pm at <a href="http://www.tamiu.edu">TAMIU</a>Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-28304024171933086872007-03-05T15:10:00.000-06:002007-03-05T15:15:16.223-06:00March CoffeeCookie Muller of La Bota Realty will be our host at this month's coffee. We'll hear more about D.R. Horton Homes while enjoying treats in a beautiful D. R. Horton model home. Coffee is March 27, 10 am, RSVP to Linda Moore by March 23.Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-81749009848635741852007-03-05T15:06:00.000-06:002007-03-05T15:16:42.381-06:00March LuncheonOur March luncheon for members is at La Posada on the 21st at 11:30 am. It will be a full Mexican buffet with drink included. The cost is $15.00, and parking will be free. A Mariachi band from the Trevino Magnet School will provide entertainment. Child care is available. Reservations are required for both the luncheon and childcare. RSVP to Linda Moore for the luncheon and Viviana Bastida for the childcare.Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6363915755053532134.post-69907496148708434972007-03-05T14:59:00.000-06:002007-03-05T15:05:22.491-06:00New Issue of Border Welcome Now AvailableBorder Welcome is a monthly publication of Newcomers and Friends of Laredo. This newsletter features all the latest news and events of the club, as well as information about happenings in Laredo. To request a copy or for information about advertising, <a href="mailto:laredo_new@hotmail.com">e-mail</a> or call 956-753-8259.Welcome, Laredo Newcomers & Friends!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00068201515360685145noreply@blogger.com0