Based on documents from the Laredo Archives, Life in Laredo shows the evolution and development of daily life in a town under the flags of Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Isolated on the northern frontier of New Spain and often forgotten by authorities far away, the people of Laredo became as grand as the river that flowed by their town and left an enduring legacy in a world of challenges and changes. Because of its documentary nature, Life in Laredo offers in sights into the nitty-gritty of the comings and goings of its early citizens not to be found elsewhere. Robert D. Wood, S.M., presents the first one hundred years of history and culture in Laredo up to the mid-nineteenth century, illuminating--with primary source evidence--the citizens' beliefs, cultural values, efforts to make a living, political seesawing, petty quarreling, and constant struggles against local Indians. He also details rebellious military and invading foreigners among the early settlers and later townspeople. Scholars and students of Texas and Mexican American history, as well as the Laredoans celebrating the 250th anniversary (in 2005) of Laredo's founding, will welcome this volume. "Although there have been a number of books on the history of Laredo, …

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the eligibility of certain counties to adopt a civil service system.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 15, 1951. Notification of new LULAC Council formed in Rosenburg, Texas, where eighteen members were installed. The letter lists the names of the officers and members.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to George J. Garza, LULAC National President, dated January 15, 1951. Notification of new LULAC Council formed in Rosenburg, Texas, where eighteen members were installed. The letter lists the names of the officers and members.

Article titled "Trustee Set Pre-School English Program," written by David Lopez and published in The Laredo Times on Friday, January 15, 1960. The article discusses the pre-school summer program sponsored by the Laredo League of United Latin American Citizens Council. Second article: "English project: Lulacs to aid schools," published in unspecified paper. Article on the reverse: "'Little School of 400' sets pace, and San Antonio falling in line," written by Charles Richardson and published in The Houston Press on Saturday, January 23, 1960. Includes a photograph of Ralph Cardenas, John A. Esquivel, Joe Olivares, Felix Tijerina, and Roy S. Padilla.

Daily Spanish-language newspaper from Laredo, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Printed statement from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing the council that Miguel Barragán has been elected interim president of Mexico.

Document containing election results in Laredo for the year 1858.

Letter from Juan Molano to the Laredo ayuntamiento, saying that Tamaulipas will be divided into two administrative units at Matamoros and Tampico.