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Literacy Volunteers of Laredo

  The Bridge was able to team up with students from Texas A&M International University to attend a tutoring session held by the Literacy Volunteers of Laredo (LVL), a group of volunteer language tutors that teach adult education classes for those wanting to learn English as a second language (ESL) […]

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FireFest 2012

The 5th annual Laredo FireFest was held Saturday, Oct. 13, on the grounds of the Laredo Energy Arena (LEA). Hosted by the Laredo Firefighters Association and presented by La Ley 100.5 radio station, this year’s show included performances by artists such as Incansable, Grupo Massore, Los García Brothers, Jimmy Gonzalez […]

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A Steinway Series: Alexandre Moutouzkine

Have you ever wondered about those two beautiful pianos TAMIU possesses? The award-winning Russian pianist, Alexandre Moutouzkine, hosted a piano concert on Saturday Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. and on Sunday Oct. 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Texas A&M International University Fine and Performing Arts Recital […]

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Through the Lens: The Life of Bob Daemmrich

Accomplished photographer Bob Daemmrich made a special visit to Texas A&M International University students taking the journalistic writing course on Thursday, Sept. 20.  Daemmrich was on campus on a job assignment as part of the unveiling of the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center. Daemmrich talked to the journalism students […]

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Arte en la Avenida

Vega’s, the Arts and Crafts business, hosted Arte en La Avenida on Saturday Sept. 29, in their patio located at 4002 San Bernardo Ave. In order to promote local artists and to be more recognized among the Laredo community, Vega’s sets a space for them to sell their arts and […]

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Dancing with the Stars: Laredo Style

Citizens of Laredo did not need to be  Hollywood celebrities to be considered a dancing star, during an evening filled with elegance, rhythm and style. Woman’s City Club (WCC) celebrated their 6th annual dance contest Dancing with the Stars, a charitable event, the past Saturday Sept. 28, at the Laredo […]

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Una diversión muy mexicana

El club estudiantil Campus Activities Board (CAB) de Texas A&M International University, organizó una lotería en conmemoración al mes de las fiestas patrias mexicanas. El evento se llevó a cabo el pasado 27 de septiembre, en el Student Center Ballroom. Las filas de estudiantes que asistieron al evento se empezaron […]

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From “Prima Ballerina” to Dance Professor

From undergraduate student to new adjunct professor of dance, Griselda Dozal started teaching at Texas A&M International University in the fall of 2012. Dozal, a Laredo native, graduated in 2003 from J.W Nixon High School and was part of the dance magnet program at Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications […]

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International Chamber Music Festival

In order to demonstrate the talent of the music professors at Texas A&M International University, the Fine and Performing Arts Department hosted a music festival on Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. The event started with Patorale by Jack H. Mckenzie, performed by Dr. Susane Berdahl, who […]

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Shrine Circus visits Laredo

The circus is in town! Neon lights, sequin leotards, exotic animals and incredible acrobatic acts took place at the Laredo Energy Arena this past Sept. 15 and 16. The public could attend with a $20 admission fee and kids could attend for free with a coupon available at various locations […]