Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 62nd annual Laredo Fair, running from February 24 to March 1, will feature student livestock projects and diverse attractions including country and Norteno Tejano music. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four individuals were apprehended following a shooting incident in Laredo, Texas, that resulted in property damage but no reported injuries. KGNS News
- ➤ Jose Oscar Infante-Reyes pled guilty to murder following a high-speed chase in Laredo, Texas, that resulted in a fatal crash. KGNS News
- ➤ Anthony Tays Jr. pled guilty to murder and aggravated assault, connected to a 2021 stabbing incident at Sugar Rush Party Place, resulting in 25 years imprisonment. KGNS News
- ➤ The Fourth Court of Appeals upheld the decision to impose consecutive twenty-year sentences on Jorge Rodriguez, Jr for murder and probation violation, after his appeal against the sentence stacking was rejected. LaredoBuzz
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Laredo Theater Guild International will present 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile', a comedy by Steve Martin featuring young Einstein and Picasso, starting January 16 at the Shoebox Theater. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Transportation is enhancing road safety in Laredo by treating surfaces with brine to prevent ice formation and initiating the US 59 Loop Upgrade Project to improve traffic flow. KGNS News
- ➤ The Mexican Consulate in Laredo highlighted its 2024 initiatives such as engaging with U.S. agencies and community events to support Mexican nationals, while emphasizing rights education and preparing for policy shifts. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Laredo Health Department launches the Healthier Texas Challenge, encouraging community fitness through an app tracking workouts, with top participants winning prizes. 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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Laredo Birding Festival
The Laredo Birding Festival showcases the region's rich avian diversity through guided birdwatching trips and experiences from February 5 to February 8, 2025.
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DEKA STRONG Challenge at Triumfit Training in Laredo, TX
Spartan DEKA STRONG offers a fitness challenge featuring 10 functional training zones with no running, taking place at Triumfit Training.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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