Laredo Founded Today

The Spanish settlement of Laredo was founded on this day in 1755 by Tomas Sanchez de la Barrera y Garza. Laredo, on the Rio Grande, has always served as a fine setting for songs, and I can certainly see why. There is, after all, a certain appeal to this fascinating town on the border, and the word "Laredo" is very pleasant to say. In honor of the founding of Laredo, today's post includes the song "Meet Me Tonight in Laredo" by Marty Robbins.