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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Webb County reflects on its transformative year with notable projects including the opening of a detox center and the signing of a presidential permit for a new international bridge, despite incomplete updates on other developments. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo residents are looking back on 2024 and establishing resolutions for 2025, with a unified focus on improving fitness, dedicating more time to family, and enhancing their community. KGNS News
- ➤ Officials emphasize the importance of road safety and sober driving during New Year celebrations to prevent alcohol-related incidents. KGNS News
- ➤ The Laredo Police Department cautions against the tradition of celebratory gunshots, highlighting risks and urging reporting of such incidents. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Laredo Police Department's 2024 crime report shows decreases in homicides and drug overdoses, increases in robberies and citations, and all homicides and robberies solved. KGNS News
- ➤ Two individuals were detained by Texas Department of Public Safety near International Bridge 2 in Laredo, in an effort to thwart a smuggling attempt, with a third suspect believed to have fled to Mexico. KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The WBCA festivities in Laredo start on January 16 with events including the Commander’s Reception, HEB-sponsored barbecue, and fireworks, promising family-friendly celebrations through early February. KGNS News
- ➤ KGNS will air its annual 'Year in Review' special on New Year's Eve to recap the top stories of 2024, encouraging viewers to reflect on the year's most significant moments. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Laredo's United and Laredo ISDs celebrate 2024's successes in safety, vaping prevention, and reading programs, while aiming to enhance community communication and student support in 2025. KGNS News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Casa Blanca State Park in Laredo, Texas, will offer two guided hikes on January 1, 2025, inviting participants to experience outdoor adventure at the start of the new year. KGNS News
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Beyond Graduation: Resource and Readiness Conference
The conference provides students the opportunity to complete essential applications and gain valuable soft skills while offering no-cost services for career readiness.
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PBR - Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour features thrilling bull riding at Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas.
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