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Nixon beats Martin 34-7 and heads to the playoffs

Plus, Laredo is tightening oversight of fiber-optic contractors after complaints.

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Nixon beats Martin 34-⁠7 and clinches a second straight playoff berth

Nixon beat Martin 34-⁠7

Sources: Laredo Morning Times, KGNS

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Nixon34 points
Martin7 points

If you skipped the rivalry game Saturday night, here's what happened: the Mustangs won 34-7 and locked up their second straight Class 5A playoff berth. Abe Limon rushed for three touchdowns, and Nixon's defense forced six turnovers.

KGNS says the Tigers struck first with a strong first-quarter drive. Then Nixon found 21 unanswered points to lead 21-7 at the break, and added a couple more touchdowns after halftime.

  • Game: the 59th annual Nixon-Martin rivalry
  • Next: Nixon vs. Smithson Valley, round
  • Date and place: not announced yet

Nixon's win by the numbers

34-7
final score over Martin
3
rushing touchdowns for Abe Limon
6
turnovers forced by the Mustangs' defense

Sources: Laredo Morning Times, KGNS

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News Notes

Fiber contractors

Laredo is tightening oversight of fiber-optic contractors after complaints about property damage, unfinished work and communication problems. Laredo Morning Times

Hollywood Theaters

After the property's sale, Hector Alaniz outlined plans for the Hollywood Theaters complex, including a possible conference center and an incoming Twin Peaks. Laredo Morning Times

UISD trustees

United ISD trustees Javier Montemayor and Aliza Flores Oliveros were recognized for 16 and 12 years of service during their final board meeting. Laredo Morning Times

Two United ISD trustees served 16 and 12 years

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Water tower mural

The Laredo Public Arts Program is inviting residents to share ideas for a new mural on the McPherson Water Tower. Laredo Morning Times

Bulky trash

The fall round of free bulky trash collection continues with District V. The city offers the service twice a year, and the previous round ran April 13 through July 22. Laredo Morning Times

Beauty

The Buy team here. Meet one of our favorite lip combos: Smashbox’s Full Fill-ter Smoothing Lip Glass Balm and Studio Extreme Longwear Lip Liner. The liner delivers up to 16 hours of transfer-proof, smudge-free wear, while the gloss provides eight hours of hydration and a high-shine finish. Our go-to pairing? Medium Brown liner with Coax gloss.

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November has a dino theme at the Barbara Fasken Branch Library. Dinovember Fun is set for Thursday, Nov. 12, it's free, and it's designed for all ages, whether you're a little dino enthusiast or a lifelong dinosaur lover. Roar-some.

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  3. Sun., Nov. 8Target on San Dario evacuated; United wins district outright
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  5. Fri., Nov. 6South Laredo water work tonight, and the Toros are in the playoffs
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Nixon beats Martin 34-7 and heads to the playoffs

Plus, Laredo is tightening oversight of fiber-optic contractors after complaints.

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  1. Nixon beats Martin 34-7 and clinches a playoff berth
  2. How will you follow Nixon's playoff run? Tell us
  3. Laredo tightens oversight of fiber-optic contractors
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