Our Mission Statement

 

Our Purpose

The corporation is organized for the following purpose or purposes: To promote public interest in the general improvement of the environment of Laredo, to initiate, plan, direct and coordinate programs for litter control, environmental education, water pollution, and solid waste management for the community on a sustainable basis, to implement and maintain the Keep Texas Beautiful goals and to study, investigate and develop plans for improving the health, sanitation, safety and cleanliness of the City of Laredo by beautifying the streets, highways, alleys, river and stream banks, lots, yards, and other similar places in the said City, to aid in the prevention of fires, diseases, and other casualties by the removal and elimination of trash and other debris from the streets, highways, alleys, lots, yards and other similar places; to encourage the placing, planning and/or preservation of trees, flowers, plants, shrubbery and other objects or ornamentation in said City and County; to protect song birds and other water fowl, advise and recommend plans to other agencies of the said City of the environment of Laredo.

Board Member

Monika Cavasos

Monika Cavasos

President

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I was born & raised in Laredo. Like many, I left Laredo to pursue higher education at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. There, I received my degree in Health Education & Women’s Studies. Once graduated, I lived and worked in Central Texas for several years at various family clinics & working with Travis County’s blood, organ and tissue donation efforts. A decade ago, I made the decision to move back to Laredo. I currently work in the field of Health Administration, serving as HIM Coordinator for Laredo Specialty & Rehabilitation hospitals.

I am an avid dog lover, owning an abundance of Chihuahuas whose lives make my life complete. When I’m not volunteering, I enjoy practicing yoga, attending live music events and discovering new podcasts or documentary films to dive into.

Laura Perez

Laura Perez

Vice President

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Erika Botello

Erika Botello

Secretary
"When a team of dedicated individuals commits to act as one... the sky's the limit."

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JJ Flores

JJ Flores

Treasurer
“I believe in the power of community-driven initiatives to foster a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant city. Together, we can create a sustainable future for generations to come.” - J.J. Flores

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Virginia Lopez

Virginia Lopez

Parliamentarian

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Graciela Villareal

Graciela Villareal


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Hi! My name is Graciela, I love God, my family, friends, my furry friends, my job, Laredo, and the many organizations that I help throughout my community. I enjoy the outdoors and gardening. “I am so proud to help keep Laredo beautiful. To me, Laredo will forever be the true heart and gates of Texas with Mexico.”

Staff

Ruby V. Miranda

Ruby V. Miranda

Program Manager

Ruby V. Miranda is the Executive Director of the Keep Laredo Beautiful organization.

Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez

Office Assistant

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