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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 23, 2010

As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills!

May 23, 2010

 Here are some simple green solutions for an environmentally sound life. Do you have any to add?

May 23, 2010

Air pollution comes from factories, businesses, consumer products, and, most of all, from cars, trucks and buses.

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

Join us in celebrating and educating Laredoans about our growing “Community Green” movement.

May 21, 2010

Stimulus EnergyEfficient Appliance Rebate Program

May 21, 2010

Girl Scout troop number 9126 collected a whopping 947 old phone books for recycling.

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.

May 21, 2010

'Green Santa' made a stop at Heights Elementary and Santo Nino Elementary to pay the kids a visit.
 

March 8, 2010

 

 

January 13, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10 - OPA002 (CHICAGO Jan. 14, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has signed a consent agreement and final order with Claire Manufacturing Co. for alleged hazardous waste violations at its Addison, Ill., facility