|
 Seats for Forklifts Laredo - Laredo City, Texas is located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande and is the biggest city of Webb County. Presently, the city of Laredo has 4 international bridges. Two border crossings are currently maintained by the city of Laredo; One with the Mexican State of Nuevo Leon at Columbia and one with the Mexican State of Tamaulipas at Nuevo Laredo. The principal port of entry into Mexico within Laredo can be accessed on the Pan American Highway.
During the springtime, the average maximum temperature is 89 degrees Fahrenheit with a minimum average temperature is roughly 54ºF. The highs during summertime are near 100 degree Fahrenheit and the low is 73 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperatures throughout the months of fall vary from a high of 95 F and a low of 70 F. During winter months, the temperature ranges from 71 degrees Fahrenheit to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. There is roughly 19 inches of precipitation per year and the average humidity is 62%.
The name of the city is derived from a small town in Santander, located on the north shoreline of Spain. Spaniard Jose de Escandon established one of the last northern provinces of New Spain, Nuevo Santander. The objective was to colonize the nation Mexico. Laredo City was colonized during 1755 and was initially named San Agustin de Laredo. Along with Laredo, six other settlements were established along the Rio Grande by Escandon, comprising Reynosa and Carmargo in 1749, Dolores and Revilla in the year 1750, and Mier in 1752. The city of Laredo is believed to be the oldest independent settlement in Texas as there were no missions associated with its founding. It is presently the only remaining Spanish colonial settlement on the north bank of the lower Rio Grande.
On the 15th of May, the year 1755, Captain Tomas Sanchez, together with three families, settled 15 leagues of land on the Rio Grande. The family raised sheep, cattle, goats, horses, mules and oxen. The city of Laredo was laid out by 1767 with the economy mostly focused on ranching.
Within the city of Laredo, there are four South Texas banking institutions: the Falcon International Bank, International Bank of Commerce, BBVA Compass, and Texas Community Bank. The city of Laredo has the biggest inland port in the US. Thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement, its strategic location, several twin assembly plants, and dozens of import export agencies. Mexican shoppers flock to Laredo as a shopping spot, which helps supplement the economy.
| |
