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Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Two-month-old puppy Nova, featured by KGNS as the Pet of the Week, is available for adoption at Laredo Animal Care Services, urging community support for pet fostering and adoption.  KGNS News
  • The City of Laredo prepares for freezing temperatures by setting up an Emergency Operations Center and seeking foster homes for shelter animals.  KGNS News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A car accident in Laredo, involving a police unit, resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for an officer, an arrestee, and another driver.  KGNS News

CRIME NEWS

  • A Laredo man receives a 20-year federal prison sentence for a drug deal resulting in a teenager's fentanyl overdose death.  KGNS News
  • A tribute was created for 23-year-old Heidy Montalvo after she was fatally shot by Louis Margarito Rendon III, who then took his own life, near her workplace in Laredo, Texas.  KGNS News
  • Laredo police seek public assistance to locate a man connected to the theft of a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu on November 4, 2024, with a potential cash reward for information leading to an arrest.  KGNS News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Laredo, Texas, utilizes the CDC's National Wastewater Surveillance System to detect drug use in the community, aiding in targeted drug addiction intervention efforts.  KGNS News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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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.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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