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Adopt A Pet, Save A Life
14Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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Adopt A Pet, Save A Life

Each year an estimated 2.7 million pets are euthanized simply because there was no more room for them in the shelter, according to the Humane Society.  These numbers can be significantly reduced if more people adopted a pet.  Welcoming a pet into the family comes with benefits for both the owner and the pet.  The statement “man’s best friend” has proven true for many content pet owners. Adopting a pet is less expensive than buying one from a pet store.  Most shelters ask for a low cost adoption fee to cover the costs of the food and board.  Some may even include the first vaccination and a discounted price for micro-chip and spay or neuter.  The Laredo Animal Protective Society (LAPS) together with Wellness of Wheels, a mobile veterinary clinic, provides vaccinations and other pet health ...
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Laredo Lemurs: ‘Love at first sight’
14Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Sports

Laredo Lemurs: ‘Love at first sight’

By Ricardo Rangel There have been four professional sport leagues in the City of Laredo within a short span of just about 15 years. With in these years all but two out of the five original attempts of professional sports are still active today. The Laredo Bucks was an ice hockey sport team under the Berry Conference, The Laredo Rattlesnakes was a football team under the Lone Star Football League, and the Laredo Heat was a soccer club under the Premier Development League all of which shut down as professional sports in Laredo because of acclaimed low attendance turn outs which eventually leads to profit loss. Currently, there are two teams active today the Laredo Swarm a professional basketball league and the Laredo Lemurs, a professional baseball team. (more…)
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9Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Politics

Trump Wins

After a long, dirty, and stressful election, Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump has been elected to be the 45th president of the United States. (more…)
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A Unisex Restroom in the Heart of Texas
6Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Civil Affairs, Editorial

A Unisex Restroom in the Heart of Texas

By Ediberto Garza As local citizens of Laredo, we’re raised with a mix of Mexican heritage and American beliefs, the foundations our dual culture.  Our geographical location has a strong effect on morality and values, where the machismo, or patriarchal mentality prospers throughout our community.  From an early developmental stage, we are predetermined to identify with a specific gender.  We are raised to follow specific roles, which have altered throughout the years.  However, we have slowly become more opened minded: we are free to express ourselves, choose our identity, and follow what we believe in and love.  Yet, we are still bound to some basic gender identifications. (more…)
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28Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Politics

Is America Ready for a Female President?

By Brianna Eliza Castillo As election polls come to an opening, our unanswered questions come to light.  Who will be the next United States commander in chief?  Does their stance on certain issues mesh or clash with mine?  Will their gender affect the direction of our country?  No matter where you sit on the social ladder, you must be aware that the possibility of having a woman sit in the position of commander in chief is very significant.  Historically speaking, this is not any bigger than having an African-American as our president, but it is a significant test of the gender biases in our country. (more…)
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27Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial

The Future is Female

by Carmen Garcia Just three days ago, on October 24, early voting started in the State of Texas. With my voter registration and identification card on my hand, I showed up to the voting site at Doctor’s Hospital located on Springfield and Calle del Norte. (more…)
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21Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial

The Bridge News Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

With thoughtful consideration, The Bridge News has collectively come together to endorse Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. The decision comes from months of analysis from Clinton’s rhetoric, campaign, and performance, but her tenured history and knowledge have been the main deciding factors of this endorsement. (more…)
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Questionable Content in State Textbook
21Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education

Questionable Content in State Textbook

Textbooks are the biggest source of curriculum oriented information a student can get at any grade level in any educational institution. An educator can  base whole lectures, exams, and curriculum around a textbook to provide an easier and direct learning experience for their students.   This year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released Proclamation 2017 which lists a set of publishing companies and materials recommended for the school districts of Texas to use. This year was particularly important for one reason, as the TEA would finally release a recommended textbook focusing on Latino/Mexican-American studies in response to Chicano activists coming together demanding that Hispanic studies was added into the curriculum of Texas schools. (more…)
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21Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Politics

Colombian and FARC Peace Talks in La Havana

By Carmen Garcia In an attempt to end the half-century interior conflict, an agreement has been signed between the Colombian government and The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) delegations this August. The announcement came early this year, as the peace commission was installed in La Havana. The commission, made up of three representatives from each faction and counseled by non-governmental experts from different fields, is to implement the now-signed peace compromise between the government and the insurgent group. (more…)
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