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Monday, September 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Laredo Police Department reported an auto cyclist accident near exit 2 southbound on I-35 Sunday night—injury details and number of people involved remain unknown. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Laredo City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30 at City Hall to discuss several measures including a proposed 2.5% wage increase for full-time employees and a 1.5% raise for those with at least one year of service—along with allocating $5 million for rail safety improvements. The meeting will also address the planned purchase of two new police vehicles for the Crisis Negotiation Team—one marked police unit and one Sprinter 3500 van funded through specific local funds. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo City Council will meet Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss large drainage pipes that pose a safety risk—while also reviewing changes to a vacant building ordinance and a request for two police vehicles. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On August 30, Smiles From Heaven held its 4th annual Superheroes 5K at North Central Park—hundreds dressed in superhero gear to raise funds and awareness for children battling cancer and blood disorders during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. KGNS News
- ➤ SCAN is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day by sharing online resources—such as a CDC toolkit and naloxone details—on its Facebook page to help the community remember lost lives and prevent future overdoses. KGNS News
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9-11 p.m. — Laredo Selfie Museum — Free venue parking — Laredo Funny presents a night filled with laughter from South Texas Comedy All-Stars.
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