Laredo
Today
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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