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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City of Laredo Animal Care Services featured two animals on KGNS Pet of the Week this week. The kitten Pepper needs a foster home since he is only a week and a half old while the playful Labrador mix Angel is ready for adoption and the shelter asks for food, blankets and toy donations and can be reached at 5202 Maher Avenue Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling (956) 625-1860. KGNS News
- ➤ A march honoring civil rights leader César Chávez will take place in downtown Laredo on Saturday, March 29. The event will start at 10 a.m. at Bruni Plaza and end at San Agustín Plaza with Victor Treviño Jr. speaking (organizers invite all residents to attend). KGNS News
- ➤ The Inaugural Bad Golf Classic will be held Saturday, May 31 at Casa Blanca Golf Course with an 8 a.m. shotgun start and a $140 entry fee for individuals or three-man scramble teams (including a Tiger Woods drive, two free putts, and two mulligans). Proceeds will benefit local veterans through Intrepid Care while sponsorships from $150 to $3,500 are being sought. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old man linked to the Cartel del Noreste pleaded guilty to smuggling ammunition after 4,800 rounds were found during a July traffic stop and will serve 63 months in federal prison—he will face deportation immediately after his sentence. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Laredo International Fair and Exposition is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors active in 4-H and agriculture programs with applications due by March 31 at noon. The board offers the L.I.F.E. Scholastic Scholarship and the Roel Gonzalez Memorial Award Scholarship and aims to exceed last year's more than $80,000 in awards. KGNS News
- ➤ A proposed Texas bill, House Bill 6, may let schools suspend homeless students for repeated classroom disruptions and offer virtual learning as an alternative—critics say this change could remove essential support for these students. In Laredo, where 1.2% of United ISD students and 2% of Laredo ISD students are homeless, legislators are reviewing the bill, which may take effect in the fall if passed. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Webb County Fire Department has rescue vehicles on standby in case severe flooding occurs — Fire Chief Ricardo Rangel said his team is working with other agencies to speed up responses while advising residents to move to higher ground and call 911 if necessary. KGNS News
- ➤ Customs and Border Protection’s air branch seized over two tons of drugs using a new non-obtrusive imaging system alongside traditional inspection tools—officers at Laredo’s major port of entry enforced over 400 laws while processing high-value cargo shipments. KGNS News
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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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Laredo Cares Spring Job Fair 2025
1-4 p.m. — Laredo College — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore job opportunities at this spring job fair.
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That Mexican OT Live in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Silverado's Night Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of That Mexican OT in Laredo's lively night scene.
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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
11 AM – 2 PM — Main Event Laredo — Details not provided — Enjoy a delightful morning filled with food and festivities alongside the Easter Bunny.
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Fuel America Travel Center Hiring Event
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Explore career opportunities for various positions including cook and manager.
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That’s How We Roll! Bowling Event
12-3 p.m. — Jett Bowl North — Team registration $250 — Roll for a great cause while competing for prizes in a fun bowling tournament.
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