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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities conducted an apparent immigration raid at a warehouse construction site near Interstate 35 on June 26th, which forced people to run across the highway—witnesses said they saw confusion at the scene. KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Laredo Theater Guild International will open School of Rock: The Musical from July 10–20 at the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center at Laredo College, showcasing an all-Laredo cast led by director Celia Hernandez. The production promises a fun, family-friendly show and the team is finalizing details—local talent rehearses for the summer run. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TAMIU will offer *Bright Start* classes this Fall beginning at 7 and 8:30 a.m. to help students balance work and family time, and *Night Start* will add evening classes at 7:35 and 9:10 p.m. to expand course options. Texas A&M International University
- ➤ Students in the TAMIU TRiO STEM program are getting summer internships & grad study opportunities this season. Luis Díaz-García was accepted into a research program at UTHealth Houston & recent graduates Alexandra Ash and Dalyssa Solis advanced their careers with a master’s program at Texas A&M and a nursing residency at Methodist Hospital. Texas A&M International University
- ➤ Texas A&M International University interim president Juan J. Castillo thanked lawmakers for approving record funding that raised net General Revenue to $77.7 million with an $8.8 million boost and $3 million for new Civil Engineering and Computer Science programs—funding driven by strong enrollment and credit hour growth before today. The investment is expected to support workforce needs—expanding local educational opportunities in Laredo and surrounding areas. Texas A&M International University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Laredo city leaders met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives to launch planning for a $20 million federally funded water infrastructure project secured in December last year. City officials said the meeting kicks off a series of sessions to outline upgrades to aging water systems—residents will receive updates as work advances. LaredoBuzz
- ➤ The Laredo Fire Department celebrated the graduation of over three dozen new cadets on Thursday morning as they completed a rigorous training program during a time of staffing gaps linked to retirements after the COVID-19 pandemic + the ceremony marks a key step in restoring the department’s readiness. KGNS News
- ➤ A water line break shut down part of E Stewart in Laredo on June 26—repair crews began working to fix the issue. KGNS News
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Team Elite beat Suga Show by 67-62 on June 25 in a Laredo basketball game; the contest was sponsored by Martha’s Kitchen + The Star Force Basketball Training Gym. LaredoBuzz
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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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