Webb County Heritage News
Haunted Heritage – Myths and Legends of Laredo book available now
This collection of ghost stories and strange myths brought to you by the Webb County Heritage Foundation, documents many of the region’s most popular and notorious tales of spooky occurrences and unexplained phenomena. The book will be available at the “Haunted...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Request for Proposal (RFP) – Exhibit Designer and Fabricator for The REPUBLIC OF THE RIO GRANDE® Museum (Front Gallery) Approximate Project Value: $30,000-40,000 The budget range includes design, labor, installation and materials Sq Ft of Exhibit Space:600 Time Frame:...
Hey Laredo! Give Us Your Best Shot!
The Webb County Heritage Foundation is calling on all area photographers to submit entries in the ninth annual “Historic Laredo and Webb County” photo contest. Photos should feature a historic building, landmark, architectural feature, landscape, or other subject...
2019 New President of the Republic of the Rio Grande to be Inaugurated at Founders Day Celebration
The Webb County Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the selection of Millie Slaughter as President of the Republic of the Rio Grande for 2019-20. She will be inaugurated as President of the Republic of the Rio Grande during the Webb County Heritage...
Heritage Foundation to Receive a Gift of $100,000
The Webb County Heritage Foundation was one of five non-profit organizations to receive a gift of $100,000 from the Sam N. Johnson, Jr. Charitable Remainder Trust on March 20th. Sammy Johnson and his sister, Betsy Gill were beloved mentors and benefactors to the cause...
Webb County Heritage Foundation Seeking Scholarship Applicants
Every year, the Webb County Heritage Foundation of Laredo conducts a county-wide essay competition among graduating high school seniors, selecting a winner to receive the President of the Republic of the Río Grande® Scholarship. The only criterion used for the winner...
Nominations Requested for Heritage Awards 2019
Each year, the Webb County Heritage Foundation recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, and families that have contributed to the unique architectural and cultural heritage of Webb County.The Foundation invites you to nominate those who have made significant...
Heritage Foundation Announces New President of the Republic of the Rio Grande
The Webb County Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the selection of Ike Epstein as President of the Republic of the Rio Grande for 2018-19 in recognition of his company’s 86 years of work in developing and advancing the construction industry in our community. He...
Heritage Foundation Selects President of the Republic of the Rio Grande Scholarship Winner
Every year, the Webb County Heritage Foundation conducts a county-wide competition among graduating seniors. The only criterion used for the winner is that she or he write an essay on some aspect of their family history, traditions, or customs. This year’s scholarship...
Foundation Names Heritage Awards Recipients
The Webb County Heritage Foundation has selected eight honorees to receive the prestigious Heritage Award to be presented at the Founders’ Day Luncheon on May 19th at 12 noon at the Laredo Center for the Arts. Each year, the Webb County Heritage Foundation...
Laredo: A Pictorial History Book-Signing
The Webb County Heritage Foundation will host a celebration of Dr. Jerry Thompson’s new publication – Laredo: A Pictorial History on Wednesday, August 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum, 810 Zaragoza St. in Laredo. The event...
Foundation Names Heritage Awards Recipients
The Webb County Heritage Foundation has selected 16 honorees to receive the prestigious Heritage Award to be presented at the Founders’ Day Luncheon on May 20th at 12 noon at the Laredo Center for the Arts. Each year, the Webb County Heritage Foundation recognizes...
Heritage Foundation Announces President of the Republic of the Rio Grande Scholarship Winner
Every year, the Webb County Heritage Foundation of Laredo conducts a county-wide essay competition among graduating high school seniors, selecting a winner to receive the President of the Republic of the Río Grande® Scholarship. The only criterion used for the winner...
Nominations Requested for Heritage Awards 2017
Each year, the Webb County Heritage Foundation recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, and families that have contributed to the unique architectural and cultural heritage of Webb County. The Foundation invites you to nominate those who have made...
Webb County Heritage Foundation Hosts “Historic Laredo” Photo Competition Exhibit
The Webb County Heritage Foundation hosted an opening reception for the exhibit of entries in the “Historic Laredo” Photo Competition on December 13 as part of the Villa Antigua® Border Heritage Museum’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. The public was invited to view all...
Villa Antigua® Border Heritage Museum Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
The Villa Antigua® Border Heritage Museum, a program of the Webb County Heritage Foundation, celebrated ten years of operation as a showcase for changing exhibits and events featuring the history and culture of the binational border region with a glittering reception...
2017 Historic Laredo Calendars Are Here!
Laredo, Texas – Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the Webb County Heritage Foundation announces the arrival of the new 2017 Historic Laredo Calendars. The Historic Laredo calendars are the result of a binational region-wide competition that asks photographers to...
Heritage Radio
Since April, the Webb County Heritage Foundation now has a radio station! Museum Programs Manager Edwardo Garcia developed a limited-range, low-power “radio station” that broadcasts an abridged version of our San Agustín Plaza tour that is accessible on any FM radio...