Tacolare does It Again:FREE FOOD…One Day Only!!

Yes, Tacolare is doing it again and they are inviting the community to join them  for a day of FREE food @ Tacolare Restaurant located at 6102 Mcpherson. The dine-in only plate that will be in this one time promotion is a BARBACOA TACO which include: 1 Barbacoa taco with a side of refried beans. This is open to the public and no other purchases are necessary. Soft drinks, juice, coffee and any other items will be charged separately. One plate per person per visit.

City of Laredo: 4th of July Closure Notice

All City of Laredo administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009 in observance of

There is no regular scheduled garbage or recycling pick-up on that day.  The City Landfill will be open on Friday, July 3, 2009 and closed on Saturday, July 4, 2000.

In Observance:  “Independence Day”

The City of Laredo Municipal Court will also be closed on July 3. Individuals scheduled to appear in court that day have a minimum of 10 working days to make an appearance. Contact Municipal Court for more information at 794-1680.

El Metro and El Lift bus service will run on a regular schedule for Friday, July 3 and on a Sunday schedule for Saturday, July 4.

City of Laredo administrative offices will re-open on Monday, July 6, 2009, during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2009.

 

SANDtastic 4th of July

 

Visit the Imaginarium’s giant sandbox and dig in! This 4th of July weekend, the Imaginarium of South Texas will host its second annual SANDtastico! family event. Join us as we welcome back Lucinda “Sandy Feet” Wierenga, internationally recognized sand sculpture artist, as well as welcome the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center. We have a variety of activities planned for the entire weekend – sure to entertain the whole family!

Beginning on Friday at 1pm, Lucinda Wierenga will begin her sand sculpture demo in the front window space of the Imaginarium and at 4pm, the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center will introduce museum patrons to Laredo wildlife. Saturday, July 4th, will be an all-day indoor beach party at the Imaginarium with a variety of sandy activities, free sand sculpture lessons, and limbo! Sunday will close the event, with more free sand lessons from Lucinda Wierenga, as well as a special “You Art What You Eat” program at 4pm where kids can make their own ice cream.

The Imaginarium’s fundraiser will also return this year with the Sand Sculpture Competition on July 4th from 10am to 4pm (judging starts at 3pm).  The competition is open to everyone, and will have teams of four create unique sand sculptures to compete for trophies and prizes. The registration fee is $88 per team with all proceeds benefiting the Imaginarium of South Texas. Lucinda Wierenga will be on hand to offer a few tips and tricks to all participating teams. We are happy to announce that Mayor Raul Salinas will participate as part of our honored judges panel for the competition.

The Imaginarium of South Texas is an informal science center and children’s museum dedicated to providing creative learning experiences in an environment rich with hands-on exhibits and inquiry-based programming. The Imaginarium is located in Mall del Norte, next to Dillard’s, and is open seven days a week during the summer to the public. Call 728-0404 for more information or visit the website at http://imaginariumstx.org/calendar.html

Nightlife: El Maguey Bar & Lounge

 

The newest and hottest club in South Laredo is ready to Welcome & Serve you with the best Party Crew,DJ’s,Bartenders in town. Hey if you drive 2 or 3 hours to party why not drive 10 minutes down the Loop, El Maguey is located in the corner of  Loop 20 & 359. For table reservations call them at (956) 728-8228 ask for Veronica

Thursday - Techno – Hip-Hop & Reggaeton
Friday’s- Everything goes from International, Hip-Hop, Reggetton & Techno with special guest DJ’s
Saturday’s – Everything goes as well, Live Music from Exodus at the Outdoor Patio playing the best in International music.                        
Sunday’s- Tejano-Norteno Night playing the best colombianas, cumbias, banda & mexican regional
 
El Maguey Bar & Lounge  is open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday – Sunday, Happy Hour is from 7-10 p.m. Thursday & Friday all domestic are at $2 and other drink specials for the Ladies like Martini’s,Long Island Tea’s, Margaritas, Pina Coladas!!!

Check Out El Maguey On Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnlZaZtXQfs

Mariachi Los Arrieros: Father’s Day Special

Este Domingo dia del padre felicite a su papa con una serenata tocada por el mejor mariachi de los dos Laredos, el Mariachi Los Arrieros. Que mejor manera de decirle a papa cuanto es apreciado y respetado que con su musica favorita de mariachi. Llame ahora para reservaciones al (956) 334-9307 con Joaquin. Si menciona que vio esta nota en Viva Laredo se le dara un descuento de $50 dllrs. en su serenata.

This Friday “Battle on the Border” @ LEC

Promoters Arthur Pelullo/Banner Promotions and Rodney Berman/Golden Gloves will present a sensational championship fight card on Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Laredo Entertainment Center. The main event, co-feature, and other selected fights will be televised live on ESPN2, ESPN Desportes, their Spanish-Language Network, and ESPN 360.com.

“We are extremely excited at the fact that Banner Promotions & Golden Gloves wanted to partner up with us again to present another nationally televised Championship Boxing Event!” Roy Medina – General Manager for SMG/Laredo Entertainment Center said. “It is going to be a true Battle on the Border with the boxers featured in the main bout.” Medina added.

In the main event scheduled for 12 rounds, Fernando Beltran Jr., 32-3-1 with 18 knockouts, of Culiacan, Mexico, the International Boxing Federation’s number four ranked featherweight contender, will make his first defense of the IBF Latino featherweight title against Monty Meza-Clay, 28-2 with 19 knockouts, of Rankin, Pennsylvania, the IBF’s number six ranked contender.

2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, 4-0 with 4 knockouts, of Providence, Rhode Island, will also be featured on the card in a four-round Jr. middleweight bout against Patrick Dominguez. One of boxings top young prospects, Demetrius is fighting for the fifth time since turning pro last October.

Also added to the card will be Rodolfo “La Cobrita” Gomez, 4-0-0 from Laredo, Texas weighing in at 147 lbs. with a height of 6’ 3” and an 80’ reach. At the age of 19, has officially registered ten Amateur fights in the US but has another 45 Amateur fights in Mexico. “LaCobrita” made his professional debut on August 29 and has shown a tremendous boxing ability. Please note bout card is attached but all bouts are subject to change without notice.

* Get to meet the boxers on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm @ Buffalo Wild Wings … they will be available for interviews. Doors open at: 6:00 P.M. (Central Time) First fight at: 8:00 P.M. (Central Time) Tickets prices: $10, $22, $62, $92; service charge and facility fee are added to each ticket price.Tickets available at: Laredo Entertainment Center Box Office; all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, and Ticketmaster.com

La ConeXcion CD Release Party @ Vaqueros

La Connxcion, a Conjunto from the Southside of San Antonio, was created by Mark Serna and Manuel Rendon Jr. Their passion for music has helped them create a sound full of uptempo rhythms, realism, pride, heartbreaks, youth, culture and dreams of better days. Take a minute and listen to the Bajo Sexto & Accordion fused with the raspy yet still smooth Vocals and you’ll hear why this small package packs an Eargasm of a punch. Never ones to shy from a gig, you can find La Connxcion on stage in some of the smallest to Largest venues in the state of Texas and beyond. 

La Connxcion has released their Self-Titled Debut CD, La Connxcion, Engineered & Produced by GRAMMY Nominee, Jose “J-Flex” Gonzalez, recorded at Tejano Pioneer, Henry Balderrama’s, Balderrama Studios. The album is being distributed nationally by Armando Sanchez, South Central Music. Check out  La Connxcion next Thursday @ Vaqueros Country Bar!!!

LaredoHeat Soccer to host El Paso Patriots

Currently in the Premier Development League’s (PDL) Mid-South Division, the El Paso Patriots are the class of the division as they sit in first place and will also be the division’s representatives in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup but this coming week, they are trekking down to South Texas for two critical matches that have the potential to change the standings in the Mid-South for the team from the Sun City.

On Friday June 5^th, the Patriots will be in Laredo for a game at the Texas A&M International Soccer Complex versus the 2^nd place Heat. Kick-off is set for 8:00 PM.

After six games played so far this PDL Regular Season, the Heat, with a record of 3 – 1 – 2, sit only one point behind the Patriots (4 – 2 – 0 / 12 points) and a Heat victory on Friday night will give the Gateway City club sole possession of the division lead.

And if playing in Laredo was not a tough enough task for the Patriots, on Saturday they travel down to Hidalgo to take on the third place and up and coming Rio Grande Valley Bravos (2 – 1 – 3 / 9 points).

“With the halfway mark of the season quickly approaching, games are starting to take on much more importance for all the teams that want to make an impact early and showcase themselves as potential playoff teams, and this is not only in the Mid-South, but throughout the PDL”, mentioned Heat General Manager J.J. Vela.

“After this weekend, we hope to be on top of the Mid-South; however, on the flip side, the Patriots also have the potential to really separate themselves from the rest of the division with two wins and the six points that will be awarded for those victories if they come to fruition for them”.

Vela concluded, “After spending more time on the road than at home in May, the game versus the Patriots on Friday is the first game of four we will be playing in Laredo during the month of June and like always, I want to invite soccer and sports fans to come out to TAMIU and support the team. I promise the entire family will have fun and will be entertained by the fast pace action of Laredo Heat soccer. What better way to spend a Friday night in Laredo but with family and friends and still have money left over for the weekend”.

Ticket Information

-          General Admission: $5.00 for adults and all children 12 and under are admitted free of charge

-          VIP Seating: $20.00

Heat Notes

The Heat has once again added another local soccer standout to their PDL Master Roster. Former Alexander High School and current TAMIU Defender, Alejandro de la Fuente will be available for Coach Collazo starting this week.

On the injury side, the Heat will be without the services of Forward Albert “Chiti” Escovar and Defender Erick Acevedo. Both players have been instrumental parts for the team since game one and both are out due to hamstring injuries but are expected to be back in action by the middle of June.

Additionally, the club will also not have Mid-Fielder Joel Perez and Defender Soamy Bautista available for the game versus the Patriots. Both players will be serving one game suspensions for receiving red cards versus the Houston Leones this past weekend (two yellow card accumulation in one game). Raul Quiñonez will be coming back and available for the El Paso game after serving his one game suspension for a red card presented to him during the Rio Grande Valley Bravos game in Hidalgo.

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