Laredo
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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Webb County Commissioner for Precinct 1, Jesse Gonzalez, will host the eighth annual Spring Break Week with free activities for children at community centers from March 10-14. KGNS News
- ➤ KGNS Weather Anchor Yolanda Villarreal celebrated Read Across America Week by reading 'Clifford at the Circus' to children and families at Zachry Elementary School, enhancing the event with circus-themed activities. KGNS News
- ➤ In Laredo, women from both sides of the border met on International Women's Day for the eighth consecutive year to exchange hugs and roses, symbolizing support and celebrating achievements. KGNS News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A grass fire near San Dario Avenue in Laredo led to the closure of lanes on I-35, with police advising caution for drivers. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Laredo, Texas, 20-year-old Brian Eduardo Gonzalez was arrested for allegedly using the postal system to transport 558 THC cartridges and 4.2 lbs of marijuana, following a joint operation by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Postal Inspector. KGNS News
- ➤ Colton Quade Branning, convicted in 2024 for the murder of Justin Heath Allen in Laredo, had his appeal for a new trial denied by the 8th Court of Appeals. KGNS News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 73 healthcare workers employed by Luke Holdings, a contractor for the U.S. government, were laid off in Laredo, with additional layoffs reported statewide. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A delegation from Laredo will visit Washington, D.C. to seek federal support for infrastructure, economic development, and other key city projects from March 9-13, 2025. LaredoBuzz
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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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