Hard Hat Day: when local media was invited to tour the new facility. After years of rumors and speculation, it seems as that the dream of having an Alamo Drafthouse in Laredo is now officially going to become reality. Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, in association with franchise partner BACH Holdings announced […]
Author: George Gonzalez
Flash Gordon visits Laredo
Amongst the various colorful costumes, eclectic ensemble of celebrity guests and artists, one of the major highlights of the South Texas Collectors Expo was the reunion of Flash Gordon actors Melody Anderson and Sam Jones. Originally scheduled to have taken part in the STCE this past September, Jones had […]
Expo brings Sci-Fi celebs to TAMIU
Kicking off the Washington Birthday Celebration Association festivities, the South Texas Collectors Expo brought together an array of individuals and personalities to the Texas A&M International University’s Student Center on January 24th and 25th. Marking its second time visiting the university, this years comic convention brought nearly a dozen new […]
George Washington Reenacted
Free and opened to the public, the American Historical Theatre presented “George Washington and the Spanish Agent” on the evening of Wednesday, February 11th at the Center for Fine Performing Arts Theater at the Texas A&M International University. Written by Ian Rose, the one-act play captured a historical and often […]
“Never Forget: TAMIU’s Ayotzinapa 43 protest”
Thursday, November 20th was held as a global wide remembrance of the 43 missing Mexican students. Countries all over the world, including the United States held protests and vigils in solidarity for the lives lost in Ayotzinapa. Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) was no exception. Leading the universities protest was […]
“Shoot to Kill Film Festival showcases diverse student films”
Wednesday afternoon on December 3rd, the Fall’s Shoot To Kill Film Festival was underway at the Texas A&M International University’s Student Center auditorium. Held from 2pm to 4:30pm and co-hosted by student film directors Mariana Clark and Javier Palos, the anticipated event showcased the various short films made by Marcela […]
Crudeza bring fresh new life to classic rock
(Reed, Hernandez, and Moon at the Crudeza practice space) Consisting of lead guitarist, George Moon (real name Jorge Luna), rhythm guitarist James Reed, drummer Rene Hernandez, and bassist Sergio Loera, Crudeza have been gaining a lot of notoriety in the Laredo music scene for their spot-on classic rock cover songs. […]
The Belles of Chaos: Laredo’s All-Girl Roller Derby Team Hosts Fundraiser
Representing the Laredo Roller Derby League, the Belles of Chaos hosted a fundraiser on October 16th at the Cold Brew rock bar consisting of a fun-filled night of karaoke and specialty drinks. Almost a dozen of the teams’ members were on hand at the rock bar for the event. Special […]
The Bazaar Offers Opportunities For Emerging Artists
It was a nice and sunny afternoon as the Texas A&M International University art society, The Artisans co-hosted their monthly Bazaar Art Movement and Festival on November 11th. Taking place every second Saturday of the month, the Bazaar is a free, family-oriented festival where local artists and vendors from all […]
State of the art Alamo Drafthouse movie theater coming to Laredo this Spring
After years of rumors and speculation, it seems as that the dream of having an Alamo Drafthouse in Laredo is now officially going to become reality. Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, in association with franchise partner BACH Holdings announced earlier this Summer that they will be opening the popular movie-dinner venue this […]