Tag Archives: Nuevo Laredo

Healthy Rivers, Healthy Communities!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Stephen Kaczor

The Big River Foundation is the latest recipient of a grant award from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation. John’s and Laura’s latest project is the Giving Library. It started when the young billionaire couple began looking for worthy nonprofits to support. John Arnold was a … Continue reading →

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Laredo’s Rio Grande Celebrations 2011

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Stephen Kaczor

Rivers bring life to deserts and the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo inspire a significant celebration every October.  Adding to the historical “Dia del Rio” celebration this year, RioFest was the second annual bi-national kayaking race on the infamous river with two … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Rio Grande, Rio Bravo, Laredo’s RioFest, Rhythms on the Rio!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Stephen Kaczor

Rio Fest’s 2nd annual kayak races  are Saturday, Oct. 15th. Race organizers waived entry fees this year for Mexican paddlers in recognition of the turmoil they travel through to arrive at the safe zone that is the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo … Continue reading →

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Riverbend Park – Lost in Plain View – by Eric Ellman

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Stephen Kaczor

Forty feet above a tree-fringed lake near Laredo Community College, birds cart-wheeling behind him, fish leaping from the water below, Pro 8 News anchor Tim Gutierrez looks into the camera and muses “this is something that 98% of Laredoans know … Continue reading →

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