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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old Laredo man pleaded guilty to smuggling undocumented immigrants after a police chase and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release; he remains in custody pending transfer. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Laredo College will hold a warehouse sale tomorrow from 8 a.m. to noon at the Carlos de Llano warehouse (Fort McIntosh campus), featuring furniture and items from the former home of ex-mayor J.C. Martin donated by the Fernando Salinas Trust. Buyers can pick up small items the same day while larger pieces will be available on Tuesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 26 as funds raised will help preserve the college’s historic campus. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo students attended a law camp yesterday—where police officers explained their daily duties and answered questions about public safety. The event gave students a practical look into police work and inspired them to learn more about community protection. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo ISD students are spending their summer learning police work at a camp run by Constable Guadalupe Gomez—where they study the penal code, CPR, and safe detention practices. The camp, now in its third year, aims to inspire interest in law enforcement and build stronger bonds between youth and officers. KGNS News
- ➤ The Bridge Academy at UISD is helping former students aged 18 to 26 earn high school diplomas and is signing up students for classes that will start on August 13 at the Laredo College South Campus. The program—a partnership with Laredo College and Workforce Solutions of South Texas—offers a flexible schedule with morning or afternoon sessions to accommodate work and family needs. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, June 16, the Laredo City Council approved a $545,902 grant application for the Safe Routes to School program, which will help create safer biking and walking lanes near schools. If the grant is awarded, the city will add a 20% match to bring funding to $655,082 — a step in its Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic deaths and injuries by 2040. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo City Council approved a grant application on June 19th that will provide funds for local projects—officials said the move will support upcoming initiatives. KGNS News
- ➤ On June 19, Laredo City Council debated a proposal to enforce rules on unpaved lots—officials discussed potential fines and permit changes during the meeting. KGNS News
- ➤ On Monday, June 16, Laredo City Council debated reducing the compliance grace period for paving industrial and commercial parking lots from 60 to 30 days and raising fines from $500 to $2,000 to improve safety, with Councilmember Vanessa Perez urging a daily fine, and they will review the plan further in August. KGNS News
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June Edition 2.0 Job Fair
10 AM – 1 PM — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Connect with employers and explore job opportunities in Laredo.
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3rd Annual Firecracker Family Fun 5k Run & Walk
8:00 a.m. — Laredo Country Club — $20 preregistration, $25 day of — Celebrate family and fitness with an exciting 5k run and walk event.
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9-1-1 & LPD Back to School Supply Giveaway
9 AM – 2 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Equip students with essential school supplies and enjoy complimentary haircuts and activities.
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21st Annual Sister Cities Festival
11 AM – 8 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Explore the vibrant cultures of Latin America and Mexico through 205 booths at this festive celebration.
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21st Annual Sister Cities Festival
11 AM – 7 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Celebrate Latin American culture with 205 booths and vibrant festivities at Laredo's Sister Cities Festival.
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