| Laredo is a city the southern part of the state of Texas. Laredo population is greater than 240,000 and its metro area has more than 720,000 residents. The city was established in 1755. Laredo lies within Webb County, Texas, at an elevation of about 130 feet. It is within the Central Standard Time Zone and the Laredo area code is 956. Laredo weather is generally warm with winter month average lows of around 44 degrees and summer highs in the low 100s. Rainfall averages a little less than two inches per month. Median family income for the Laredo area is around $33,000. Laredo festivals and events include the Jalapeno Festival and Jamboozie, part of the Washington's Birthday Celebration. Laredo shopping includes the Laredo Town Center Mall, the Laredo Factory Outlet Center, and the Mall Del Norte. Many Laredo jobs are in health services, government, utilities and transportation. Laredo hospitals and healthcare include the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio extension, and the Providence Surgical and Medical Center. Laredo things to do include the Laredo Entertainment Center, the Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, and a local planetarium. The Laredo International Airport serves the area. Public transportation is provided by El Metro. Main highways around Laredo include Interstate I-35, US 83, US59, and State Loop 20 which encircles Laredo. Colleges and Universities in the area include the Laredo Community College, a branch of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and Texas A&M International University. Laredo sports teams include soccer's Laredo Heat, hockey's Laredo Bucks, and baseball's Laredo Broncos. |
