The six finalists for the name of the new Laredo team in the independent American Association, slated to begin play next season, have been announced by team owner Ventura Sports Group. The finalists: Javelinas, Lynx, Lemurs, Lobos, Generals and WhipTails. “We were just overwhelmed by the number and quality of the great names we’ve received […]
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Laredo finalizes lease with Ventura Sports for new 2012 ballpark
The city of Laredo and Ventura Sports, the owner of two independent American Association teams and another on the way, finalized their lease for a new $18 million ballpark set to open in 2012. The Laredo City Council approved the Lease and Operations Agreement with Ventura Sports Group for the ballpark planned for construction […]
Laredo reviews ballpark plan, reaffirms decision to go with Ventura Sports
Despite a final plea from the ULB’s Laredo Broncos, the city reaffirmed a decision to go with Ventura Sports for a new team at a new $18 million ballpark. Officials from Ventura Sports and HKS were on hand last night as the City Council approved a budget of $18 million for a 7,000-seat ballpark that […]