Día de Reyes Event Gifts 300 Toys to Children in Southern Laredo

Together with various county and city officials on the south side of Laredo and Webb County, we were able to provide approximately 300 toys, hot dogs, roskas and other beverages to the children who attended the event.

“We wanted to celebrate Día de Reyes with the community, so we reached out to local leaders and decided to come together and spread love and kindness,” Linares said. “We’re here to give a hand, and of course we’ll continue this tradition. We’ve certainly been great participants.”

Castillo said the point of the event was to introduce the community to the importance of giving, even through one company. He wants to keep that spirit alive in society.

“Especially here in Laredo, it is very important to celebrate traditions like this. We are primarily Latino and the holiday of the Three Kings, or Día de Reyes, is celebrated not only in Mexico but also in Latin America. “It is very important to keep this spark alive. Reyes Magos believes in sharing, offering and giving something, especially at Christmas and just after the birth of Jesus.” It’s everything.”

Several county and city leaders applauded the work of private companies and the fact that they enlisted their help to make the event bigger and better for the Southern Laredo community.

“This event is great because the community centers in the county do these types of events in El Cenizo and Rio Bravo,” said Jesse Gonzalez, First District Superintendent of Webb County. “But when I was able to bring this to South Laredo, it’s also a big part of my jurisdiction, but it’s much more populated, so it’s different than a colony or a small city. It’s great to go back and see the excitement on the children’s faces. It’s a great pleasure.

Gonzalez emphasized that private companies such as Hydro Solutions and county-city events can do much more to improve the development and quality of life of people in Webb County. .

“I’m glad the community is on board because there’s nothing better than bringing the kids to deliver gifts and food to them.” We should know that we are part of that family.”

Webb County Treasurer Raul L. Reyes also attended the event, highlighting it was the first community event his office attended this year. He was glad it happened in South Laredo, which he considers one of the fastest developing areas in the entire county. Reyes got emotional when he talked about how it feels when a family member gives a gift or something. He says it came from humble beginnings, going to community events to pick up toys for the holidays. .

“It’s the best feeling I’ve ever had. We grew up dependent on public support and organizations, so whether it was Christmas or a special holiday, we were able to receive gifts.” “I’ve seen them struggle over the years to be able to provide the essentials,” Reyes said. It’s good to return when you can.”

According to Reyes, events like this allow children not only to receive gifts, to see that the community cares for them, but also to respect the traditions that exist in Hispanic culture. increase. Celebrated for generations.

“People forget and we think we get Americanized ourselves, but we’re so lucky to live on the US-Mexico border where we can celebrate both cultures and customs,” Reyes said. “I remember leaving my shoes when I was a child because I was told so. It’s great to be able to participate and do things.”

jorge.vela@lmtonline.com