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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11

Veterans Day closes city, county offices and LISD; UISD stays in session

Plus, five Laredo high school football teams are in the playoffs.

The Laredo Today team2 stories15 sources4 min read

Veterans DayTop story

City and Webb County offices and LISD schools are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day

City and county offices and LISD are closed, but transit and the landfill are open

Laredo services and schools on Veterans Day, as of Tue., Nov. 10

✕3 Closed

  • City of Laredo offices
  • Webb County offices
  • LISD schools

✓5 Open

  • UISD schools
  • City landfill
  • El Metro fixed route
  • El Lift paratransit
  • 3-1-1 call center

Source: KGNS

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NameStatus
City of Laredo officesClosed
Webb County officesClosed
LISD schoolsClosed
UISD schoolsOpen
City landfillOpen
El Metro fixed routeOpen
El Lift paratransitOpen
3-1-1 call centerOpen

If you need a city or county office today, plan around the holiday. Administrative offices for the city of Laredo and Webb County are closed Wednesday for Veterans Day.

LISD students have the day off and return Thursday, Nov. 12, while UISD students and staff are due in class Wednesday morning. The Laredo Morning Times has a rundown of closures across offices, schools, libraries and local services.

  • Landfill: regular hours, weather permitting
  • and El Lift: regular service
  • Offices reopen: Thu., Nov. 12

The 3-⁠1-⁠1 call center is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

3-1-1 call center, Laredo, on Veterans Day

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 11 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.3-1-1 call center is available
Offices reopen
Thu., Nov. 12

Source: KGNS

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WhenWhat
7 a.m. to 11 p.m.3-1-1 call center is available
Offices reopenThu., Nov. 12

High School Football

Five of Laredo's eight high school football teams are in the playoffs

If you love Friday night football, this is your week. Of Laredo's eight high school teams, the Laredo Morning Times reports that five made the playoffs, and two will open the postseason with games in Laredo. United also claimed the District 30-6A title.

Five of Laredo's eight teams made the playoffs

5 of 8

  • made the playoffs
  • 3 did not

Source: Laredo Morning Times

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made the playoffs563%
did not337%

Listings show bi-district games for United vs. SA Harlan and Alexander vs. SA Warren. VYPE lists a bi-district game between Brennan and Laredo LBJ, too.

  • Where: Student Activity Complex, United ISD
  • Tickets: $5 and up, shown electronically at the gate
  • Bags: clear bag policy strictly enforced, no re-entry

Two bi-district games are set at the Student Activity Complex

GameWhen
United vs. SA Harlan HawksFri., Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Alexander vs. SA Warren WarriorsSat., Nov. 14, 2 p.m.

Source: the event's listing

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Water work

If you live in District 2, you may see low water pressure or lose service for a while. Laredo Utilities crews are replacing aging water valves in the 2300 to 2800 blocks of Chestnut Street, from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday. The Laredo Morning Times also reports the overnight work. Questions? Call 311. KGNSLaredo Morning Times

Scholars

The Sames Scholars Program marked 24 years with a kickoff orientation Tuesday at the Student Center Ballroom. Organizers said it has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships. KGNS

Sames Scholars has helped nearly 100 students graduate from college

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$2 million
or more in scholarships awarded, organizers said
Nearly 100
students have graduated from college

Source: KGNS

New factory

Tortillas Santos is expanding with a $2.5 million factory planned in Laredo in 2027, according to a permit filed with the TDLR. Laredo Morning Times

Giving

The Laredo Area Community Foundation distributed $315,000 Thursday. That brings its 2026 scholarships, grants and other distributions above $1 million. Laredo Morning Times

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A movie night where you never leave your car? Sunset Drive In Cinema is showing La La Land tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 2016 musical from writer and director Damien Chazelle. It's rated PG-13, runs 2 hours and 8 minutes, and it's one ticket per vehicle. Bring the snacks and roll the windows down.

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Laredo Todayto me · Wed., Nov. 116:00 a.m.

Veterans Day closes city, county offices and LISD; UISD stays in session

Plus, five Laredo high school football teams are in the playoffs.

The TLDR

  1. City and county offices and LISD close for Veterans Day
  2. Five of Laredo's eight football teams made the playoffs
  3. Overnight water valve work on Chestnut Street
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WeatherHeavy rain has damaged Laredo roads at seven locations, and police have barricaded flood-prone streetsIf you're driving today, plan for detours. Heavy rain since Saturday evening has damaged roads at seven locations, the city says, and public works crews are assessing the damage. City officials say the washouts are not sinkholes, though the Laredo Morning Times reports crews responding to sinkholes and a sanitary sewer overflow.Tuesday’s editionRead High School FootballNixon beats Martin 34-7 and clinches a second straight playoff berthIf 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.Monday’s editionRead Public SafetyTarget on San Dario Avenue was evacuated Saturday after a burning smellIf you shop at the Target on San Dario Avenue near Del Mar, here's what happened Saturday. Laredo police said the store was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a burning smell was reported.Sunday’s editionRead

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