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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On November 4 just before 7:30 p.m., the Laredo Fire Department reported a possible gas leak in the Wright Ranch subdivision—an engine was dispatched to locate the source while an ambulance treated a patient who felt lightheaded from the gas odor. KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Laredo College’s musical production Working: A Musical will open this weekend at the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center Theatre to honor everyday workers through song and story—casting nearly a dozen local performers. General admission costs $10 while Laredo College students attend free with ID, and performances run on Nov. 8–9 and Nov. 15–16. KGNS News
- ➤ Students at Cigarroa High School celebrated Día de los Muertos on Nov. 4 with mariachi music, traditional food, and a handmade altar honoring past employees and loved ones — the event combined tradition and cultural learning. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU — featuring NCAA-level courts — will host a free 16-hour Coaching Fundamentals Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 with sessions running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and the event is the first step toward full USTA Coaching Certification for coaches of beginner to low intermediate players. Texas A&M International University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Laredo Utilities Department finished its biannual free chlorine conversion process to keep the drinking water safe. Crews are flushing lines at fire hydrants to clear extra chlorine—this step will bring back the regular chloramine disinfection method. LaredoBuzz
- ➤ At Monday night's council meeting, Laredo City Council approved an extra $67K in funding for women’s health services—boosting family planning and preventive care from April 1 to March 31 while raising the total grant to nearly $123K. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Laredo Public Health Department will host a self-care support group to help residents manage stress—details about the time and location have not been released. KGNS News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The City of Laredo Parks and Recreation A Division Winter Basketball League added three new teams, including the newly formed Laredo Buzz, which will debut today at 7:00 p.m. at Haynes Recreation Center on Clark Blvd as they face Team Elite—led by former Suga Show Coach Joe Martinez with playoff A Division experience and a competitive 10-game schedule ahead. LaredoBuzz
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Veteran’s Appreciation Night
7-10 p.m. — 1848 Event Center — $6,000 Added Money — Celebrate our veterans with thrilling bull riding, live music, and a variety of entertainment.
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Hot Fuzz Screening
8-11 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Enjoy the comedy-action classic under the stars with family and friends.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Sames Auto Arena — Ticket information available — Experience a magical adventure with Mickey Mouse and friends filled with skating and acrobatics.
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Jr. Hands Across South Texas Thanksgiving Run/Walk
2-4:59 p.m. — 603 Shiloh Dr, Laredo, TX — Donations accepted — Run for a cause to support the less fortunate in the Laredo community this Thanksgiving Day.
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