Laredo Fair Names Linda Lopez Howland Art Advocate
The Laredo International Fair and Exposition honored Linda Lopez Howland for her years of service to the local arts community.
Laredo Entertainment News
This page covers entertainment in Laredo, from live events and the arts to theater, music, film and cultural happenings. Reporting follows the shows, venues and performers that shape the city's cultural calendar.
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Newman Elementary Students March for Red Ribbon Week
Students in Laredo marched to pledge their commitment to staying drug free during the annual Red Ribbon Week event.
Arts and Theater
Laredo Transitions Public Art Program to Installation
The city is moving ahead with its first annual plan featuring 99 community-created art concepts.
Film
Film Journey Screened in Laredo
The documentary depicting a student deported to Mexico has arrived at the Alamo Drafthouse.
Books
Live Poll
Do you support the City of Laredo closing library book drops in anticipation of heavy rain?
Laredo Libraries Closed Book Drops
The city shuttered book drops at all five library branches to prevent potential water damage from heavy rainfall.
Music
United Longhorns Earn 28th Consecutive Division 1 Rating
The Laredo high school band secures its latest top UIL honor while maintaining a winning streak in regional competitions.
Coverage follows concerts and festivals, theater and dance productions, gallery and museum openings, and the venues that host them. It reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever a cultural event draws crowds from beyond the city limits. Cross-border cultural traffic with neighboring Mexico gives Laredo a programming mix few Texas cities share. Weekend events and seasonal festivals account for most of what readers look for here.