Laredo (pronounced /ləˈreɪdoʊ/, lə-RAY-doh; Spanish: [laˈɾeðo]) is the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States, located on the north bank of the Rio Grande (Río Bravo) in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. According to the 2007 census estimate, the city population was 233,152. Laredo is part of the Laredo-Nuevo Laredo Metropolitan Area with an estimate population of 718,073. Laredo's economy is based on international trade with Mexico. It is the largest inland port in the United States. Most major transportation companies have a facility in Laredo. Laredo's location along the southern end of I-35 close to the manufacturers in North Mexico promotes its vital role in trade between the United States and Mexico.

Laredo has the distinction of flying seven flags (the Flag of the Republic of the Rio Grande in addition to the Six Flags of Texas). Founded in 1755, Laredo grew from a villa to the capital of the brief Republic of the Rio Grande to the largest inland port on the United States-Mexican Border. Today, it has four international bridges and one railway bridge. Laredo's weather is semi-arid during the summer and mild during the winter.

Laredo International Airport is within the Laredo city limits, while the Quetzalcoatl International Airport is nearby in Nuevo Laredo in Mexico. The city has three professional sports teams: the Bucks, Broncos, and Heat. Texas A&M International University and Laredo Community College call Laredo home. The biggest festival, Washington's Birthday Celebration is held during February all month long, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists. The Jalapeño Festival, Stockmen's Ball, Princess Pocahontas Pageant, Mr. South Texas Luncheon, an air show, and two major parades are all held in conjunction with the Washington birthday events.

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My husband joined Border Patrol and is stationed in Laredo Texas. Where are good neighborhoods?
Q. I have to find us a pretty affordable house while he is still in the academy. Does anyone know of neighborhoods that are low in crime? Or towns nearby within 25 miles or so? I have heard good and bad about the town and am a tad nervous.
Asked by Maddie - Wed Oct 29 12:46:32 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi, for the most part you want to live on the North Side of town. There are lots of middle class homes on Mines road, a gated community named "La Bota", a new DR Horton development at Green Ranch. Also I see plenty of homes going up on Loop 20 (again stay on the north side). There are several homes here at River Oaks, seems safe to me. Go to "Realtor.com" and check out the homes, houses at Green Ranch that were 130 last year are 99 this year! Forget about towns nearby, we are 150 miles from almost anything.
Answered by pappa Xmas - Thu Oct 30 14:40:54 2008

What is the best route to drive from Laredo Texas to Honduras?
Q. What is the best route to drive from Laredo Texas to Honduras?
Asked by Valentine V - Wed Sep 10 15:17:23 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. sorry there is"nt one!!
Answered by No8 - Sun Sep 14 15:20:12 2008

How much will it cost me to ship smething from staten Island ny to laredo texas?
Q. Its mini headphones
Asked by LILLIAN L - Mon Jun 18 14:51:22 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can go to the USPS website and they have a shipping calculator. It would be about $2.00 or less if you send it first class.
Answered by pinkdaisy - Mon Jun 18 14:54:44 2007

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