Washington's Birthday and Welcome Spring!

The month of February was filled with the events of the 112th Washington's Birthday Celebration--Laredo's best excuse to have a party and then some. The bash starts with a Stock man's Ball (country and western dance), and ends with a week with two huge parades and the Mr. South Texas Luncheon. This year, the luncheon attracted the attendance of both our U.S. Senators, Kaye Baily Hutchison, and John Cornyn, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst (the real power in Texas), U.S. Senatorial candidate John Sharp, and many other important politicos. After the 4 hour final parade, the luncheon, fireworks signaled the end of WBCA for 2009.

The end of February brings the county fair and rodeo--with the unlikely initials of "LIFE" for Laredo International Fair and Exhibition. Lots of fun, especially the 6 to 8 year old boys and girls practicing their rodeo skills with the "mutton busting" event.

March brings over 200 college students from all over the U.S. for their spring break--working for our local Habitat for Humanity of Laredo/Webb County chapter. The weather in Laredo is always perfect if you are from Mass., Michigan, or anywhere North of Dallas! The students will be having a great time building simple and decent housing for working families, while enjoying local customs and fiestas. Welcome to them, and here comes Spring.