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Flores recalled how the Bucks came to Laredo to take advantage of the new ice center. "I got that now infamous phone call from Glenn Hart and met "Kiki" DeAyala. It took me just a little bit longer to realize how great this LEC would be for Laredo. These two men and their partners will forever hold a special place in my heart." She also lauded the achievements of the Bucks' former coach Terry Ruskowski, who in 2007 was given a "lifetime" contract but resigned in 2011 after several disappointing seasons.
Flores recalled how the Bucks came to Laredo to take advantage of the new ice center. "I got that now infamous phone call from Glenn Hart and met "Kiki" DeAyala. It took me just a little bit longer to realize how great this LEC would be for Laredo. These two men and their partners will forever hold a special place in my heart." She also lauded the achievements of the Bucks' former coach Terry Ruskowski, who in 2007 was given a "lifetime" contract but resigned in 2011 after several disappointing seasons.
The Bucks management announced on May 1, 2012, that the team was ceasing operations immediately because of declining attendance and revenue reversals.<ref>Kenny Ryan, "Goodbye, Laredo Bucks: Bucks out after 10 years in city; finances, attendance at issue, ''The Laredo Morning Times,'' May 2, 2012, pp. 1, 10A.</ref>
The Bucks management announced on May 1, 2012, that the team was ceasing operations immediately because of declining attendance and revenue reversals.<ref>Kenny Ryan, "Goodbye, Laredo Bucks: Bucks out after 10 years in city; finances, attendance at issue, ''The Laredo Morning Times,'' May 2, 2012, pp. 1, 10A.</ref>
==Discontent with Flores' last two years as mayor==
==Discontent with Flores' last two years as mayor==
Nevertheless, Flores' accomplishments, say her admirers, speak for themselves. She has secured many awards, including "Texas Woman of the Century" from the Woman's [[Chamber of Commerce]] of Texas. Because of her emphasis on economic development, Highbeam.com dubbed her the "[[Margaret Thatcher]] of Laredo," a reference to the former [[Great Britain|British]] [[prime minister]] who attempted during the 1980s to turn around her country's sagging economy.
Nevertheless, Flores' accomplishments, say her admirers, speak for themselves. She has secured many awards, including "Texas Woman of the Century" from the Woman's [[Chamber of Commerce]] of Texas. Because of her emphasis on economic development, Highbeam.com dubbed her the "[[Margaret Thatcher]] of Laredo," a reference to the former [[Great Britain|British]] [[prime minister]] who attempted during the 1980s to turn around her country's sagging economy.
==Legacy==
==Legacy==
As she vacated the office of mayor, Flores said, "I gave some of my best years to this city. It's been a wonderful, wonderful ride. The only thing you can't take away is my love of Laredo." In addition to the entertainment complex and the improved border economy, Flores outlined a dozen accomplishments from her tenure:
As she vacated the office of mayor, Flores said, "I gave some of my best years to this city. It's been a wonderful, wonderful ride. The only thing you can't take away is my love of Laredo." In addition to the entertainment complex and the improved border economy, Flores outlined a dozen accomplishments from her tenure: