Laredo
Today
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KGNS named Ryan Bailey as the new Main Anchor for Late Edition while he will keep serving as Sports Director. He has built his career in local news—covering major Texas sports—and is a trusted face in Laredo. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo College is hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting today from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ft. McIntosh Campus — the free event includes snowball fights, an ice slide, hot cocoa and pan dulce sold by students and features a food drive for the Palomino Pantry. KGNS News
- ➤ On December 1st, a Laredo nonprofit founder received a key to the city for their service to local programs; city leaders celebrated the honor & praised the founder's community impact. KGNS News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Laredoan student, Brianna Aguilera, died after attending a UT vs. Texas A&M tailgate in Austin on November 28 — she graduated from United High School and was pursuing a law career at Texas A&M while her family now seeks support and awaits answers on the incident. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pillar, a local nonprofit that raises HIV awareness, hosted an HIV testing marathon on World AIDS Day, December 1, and administered 20—30 tests a day as residents reached out for free HIV prevention and testing services. KGNS News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Dec.1, 2025, Mario and Julio Alvarez caught a 41-inch, 32-lb catfish at Lake Casa Blanca in Laredo — a catch that has drawn attention from local anglers — marking a standout moment in the local fishing scene. KGNS News
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Sounds of the Season
3-7 p.m. — Fine and Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Experience a festive celebration with seasonal music in a beautiful venue.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Laredo
4:30-9 p.m. — On the Rocks Tavern — 25% off until Nov 22nd — Embrace the holiday spirit with festive drinks and quirky sweaters on this fun pub crawl.
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Double Feature: Lethal Weapon & Back to School
7-11:30 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Enjoy a nostalgic night of action and comedy classics under the Texas stars.
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Double Feature: Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas & Santa Clause The Movie
7 PM — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Enjoy a nostalgic evening under the stars with classic holiday films.
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Scrooged Screening at Sunset Drive-In
7-11:30 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — Price Per Car $25 — Enjoy a modern twist on a Christmas classic under the Texas stars.
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Drive-In Movie Night: The Holiday
7-11:30 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Enjoy a heartwarming romantic comedy under the stars with family and friends.
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