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See full forecastToday’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6
South Laredo water work tonight, and the Toros are in the playoffs
Plus, free medical care at San Luis Rey Church through Monday and Blue Santa sign-ups.
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Water work
If you live or work in South Laredo, expect low water pressure or outages starting at 8 p.m. tonight, while crews replace aging equipment along Zacatecas Street. The work could last up to 12 hours. KGNS
Overnight water work could last up to 12 hours
Zacatecas Street in District 2, between Zapata Highway and Ejido Avenue
- 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.Water line work, up to 12 hours
- Starts
- 8 p.m. Friday
- Area
- Chestnut St. south to Lomas Del Sur
Source: KGNS
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. | Water line work, up to 12 hours |
| Starts | 8 p.m. Friday |
| Area | Chestnut St. south to Lomas Del Sur |
Toros
Cigarroa clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2006 with a 29-28 win over Roma. First-year head coach Benny Ellison's Toros scored 15 unanswered points in the second half and will face Corpus Christi Ray in the first round. KGNS
Screwworm
State Sen. Judith Zaffirini says two cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Starr and Zapata counties. Officials set up Infested Zone 29, which covers parts of Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata counties, and residents and producers are urged to report suspected cases promptly. KGNS
Free care
If cost keeps you from seeing a doctor, the 16th annual medical mission at San Luis Rey Church is offering free checkups, dental care, vision care and flu shots. It's open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Monday, Nov. 9, and walk-ins are welcome. KGNS
Blue Santa
Laredo police are taking Blue Santa registrations for children 10 and younger at 4712 Maher Ave. today, then again Monday and Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your child's most recent report card; toys go out Thursday, Dec. 17, at Sames Auto Arena. KGNS
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- 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Fall Used Book Sale
- 6-10 p.m.Volleyball Playoff - Sharyland Pioneer Lady Rattlers vs Boerne Lady Hounds
- 7 p.m.Martin Varsity Football @ Nixon
- 7:30-9:40 p.m.La La Land
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The 12th annual Catrina Festival is Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Pan American Courts, with a walk and an altar where you can bring photos of loved ones, pets included. Sandra Rocha Taylor says, "The best thing is that we're remembering the people that we lost, and even our pets." Rain is possible, so we'd bring a jacket. Bring the whole familia.
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South Laredo water work tonight, and the Toros are in the playoffs
Plus, free medical care at San Luis Rey Church through Monday and Blue Santa sign-ups.
The TLDR
- South Laredo may lose water pressure overnight starting at 8 p.m.
- Cigarroa clinches its first playoff berth since 2006
- Free medical care runs daily at San Luis Rey Church through Monday
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