We've received numerous positive comments on our "new" editorial cartoonist doing local cartoons, including the one last week about our photogenic Mayor Raul Salinas and his frequent media appearances, which also poked a little fun at us since we run many photos of the good mayor.
The cartoonist is Leo Garza, who's not really new to Laredo audiences. In fact, he grew up in Laredo and was a cartoonist for Laredo Morning Times in the 1980s. He drew the very popular "Needles" comic strip for LMT, which introduced Nacho Guarache. Leo's parents still live here and he comes back home regularly. Like most Laredoans, he can't help keeping in touch with what's going on in the Gateway City. There's just no place like Laredo, is there?
A side note on the cartoon about the mayor: At a recent meeting, Mayor Salinas told me - tongue firmly in cheek - that a couple of people greeted him as "Dr. Salinas" after they saw the cartoon. I must say the mayor has a great sense of humor! Not everyone has the same confidence and approachable, down-to-earth attitude. To see the cartoon for yourself, check out the Sunday, May 30, edition of LMT. It's on page 3D. If you don't already get the paper, subscribe today by calling 728-2555 or going online at www.lmtonline.com to subscribe to the eEdition.
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