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Protecting Laredo’s Natural Treasures | Laredo News
Councilmember Melissa Cigarroa urged the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to protect Laredo’s hidden natural gems—like Riverbend Nature Sanctuary and Paseo del Indio Trail—arguing they deserve equal attention as iconic sites like Big Bend. Highlighting recent state funding for trails at Riverbend, she stressed these spaces reflect Texas’s unique cultural and ecological identity. Speaking personally, not just in her official role, she insisted border security doesn’t require sacrificing public access to rivers and trails—and called on the commission to champion these overlooked areas for…
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