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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The City of Laredo hosted a free urban farming workshop to teach community members about gardening and seasonal crop transition.  KGNS News
  • Smiles From Heaven, a charity aiding children with cancer, inaugurated its first dedicated facility in Laredo, Texas, to expand support services.  KGNS News
  • The boil water notice for Rio Bravo and El Cenizo was lifted after tests confirmed the water is safe for use.  KGNS News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Firefighters are responding to a fire along the South Laredo riverbanks, leading to the temporary closure of Laredo College South Campus due to air quality concerns.  KGNS News

CRIME NEWS

  • Two men were arrested in Laredo following an altercation involving a stabbing and shooting, both charged with Aggravated Assault among other allegations.  KGNS News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Alexander High School in Laredo, Texas, has initiated a plan to curb vaping among its 2,400 students by installing gates to regulate access to bathrooms.  KGNS News
  • Laredo College Police Department enhances campus security with a new, centralized emergency dispatch number effective March 1.  LaredoBuzz

EVENTS

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  • Mick Cruz Live Acoustic Country Performance

    Experience a live acoustic performance by Mick Cruz, a country singer-songwriter known for blending traditional country sounds with rock influences.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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  • Building Futures Together Job Fair

    This job fair at the Fernando A Salinas Community Center aims to connect job seekers with employers in Laredo and surrounding areas.

    Wed, 3/12/25

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  • Mini KISS Live Performance in Laredo, TX

    Experience a high-energy concert from the world-famous Mini KISS, known for their electrifying performances and Guinness World Record status, at Average Joes in Laredo.

    Fri, 3/14/25

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  • 2nd Annual LAP's 5K Run & Walk

    This event features a fun 5K run and walk with various age categories and awards for top finishers.

    Sat, 3/22/25

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  • Los Dos de Tamaulipas Concert

    8 PM – 12 AM | Casablanca Ballroom | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a night of vibrant music from Los Dos de Tamaulipas in the heart of Laredo.

    Fri, 3/28/25

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  • Jorge Medina Concert

    7-10:30 p.m. | Sames Auto Arena | Ticket prices vary | Experience a vibrant mix of banda and música mexicana with Jorge Medina as part of the Luis Angel El Flaco tour.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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