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May 12, 2011

In an effort to provide health and contribute to the green community, Webb County has provided a grant for a couple organizations to build community gardens. Today officials from Webb County, the Laredo Regional Food Bank and the Rio Grande International Study Ccenter, gathered to present the construction of the future gardens.

May 12, 2011

This month is Earth Month and with it comes great American Clean-Up Week. It's something several people participated in at one clean-up event. "We're going green right now.  So say it really loud.  Let's go green!" cheered the Finley Elementary Dance team.

May 12, 2011

Students of the Laredo Community College visual arts department unveiled their latest projects today. The beautification project is titled, "yes we can"and features 19 55-gallon steel drums that have been painted by students.

May 12, 2011

Kohl's department store was honored with the CW Community Green award Thursday morning.

May 12, 2011

It's a day 4.6 billion years in the making. On Wednesday, people across the planet celebrated Mother Earth.

May 12, 2011

People of all ages, even furry friends all took part in a special celebration for Earth Day.

May 12, 2011

One of the newest apartment complexes in town receives a very special award this afternoon.

May 21, 2010

Local students decided to wake up early on  Saturday morning, to give back to mother earth.

May 21, 2010

The city of Laredo receives more than $3 million to invest in alterative power.

May 21, 2010

On Wednesday, people across the planet celebrated Mother Earth.

May 21, 2010

The Laredo Civic Center was the site of this year's Earth Day Festival.