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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elementary students in Laredo, Texas, shop for Christmas gifts with police officers in the Heroes and Helpers event, fostering positive community interactions. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo residents express mixed reactions to a $10 rebate from the city as compensation for inconveniences caused by October's boil water notice. KGNS News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry intercepted over 21 pounds of testosterone and other steroids hidden in a vehicle, leading to the arrest of a 25-year-old female U.S. citizen. LaredoBuzz
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two Laredo filmmakers, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños and Estefanía “Beba” Contreras, have been nominated for the Best Documentary Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards for 'Hummingbirds,' a film exploring their life and friendship in the border town. KGNS News
- ➤ The Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale will host the 'Sounds of the Season' concert on December 8 at TAMIU, offering festive music, including Handel's Messiah and a Christmas carol sing-along, with free admission for students. KGNS News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Laredo clarified that a sewage spill at Zacate Creek was due to unintentional damage during maintenance, not Border Patrol activities, emphasizing that further statements will come from the mayor. KGNS News
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