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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman was struck by a vehicle in front of a Sonic in South Laredo, leading to the temporary closure of Hwy 83's southbound lanes and the detention of the vehicle involved. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A mother and son in Laredo were sentenced to 15 days in prison and a year of probation for selling counterfeit luxury items, with the mother also facing deportation. KGNS News
- ➤ A man in Laredo, initially thought to have self-inflicted a gunshot wound on New Year's Eve, was actually hit by a stray bullet, with the police investigation revealing a mismatch in bullet calibers. KGNS News
- ➤ A man was arrested in Laredo for leading police on a chase in a stolen truck and may also be linked to a flower shop burglary. KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Laredo, Texas, will host a series of community events from January 16 through March 1, 2025, to celebrate George Washington's Birthday, featuring parades and concerts. KGNS News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Mexican Customs system outage that disrupted export operations and caused delays at international crossings was resolved, restoring normal operations. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three Laredo City Council members, including newcomers Rick Garza and Ruben Gutierrez Jr., along with the reelected Vanessa Perez, were officially sworn in to start their terms. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Laredo, Texas distributes mental health toolkits across recreation centers and libraries to make mental health resources widely accessible and supportive for its residents. KGNS News
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