The city of Laredo, TX was founded in 1755 and is now home to an estimated 262,491 residents. It is known by two nicknames of significance. The first is "The Gateway City," which comes from Laredo's location along the Mexican border. In fact, over 95% of the city's population is Hispanic and Latino with primarily Mexican origins, and its local economy revolves around international trade. The other nickname, "The City Under Seven Flags," references the famous Six Flags Over Texas slogan, but notes that Laredo also flies the Flag of the Republic of the Rio Grande due to the fact that it served as the republic's capital during its brief existence. The city is known for hosting the Washington's Birthday Celebration, an annual multi-week festival held to commemorate the first President of the United States, which brings approximately 400,000 tourists to the area each February.
Laredo is one of the "Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in America" according to Niche.com. One thing that can commonly end up costing locals more than they would expect, however, is unexpected plumbing issues. For a reliable and affordable plumbing contractor serving the Laredo, TX area, turn to the team at Arellano's Plumbing!