Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Elementary students in Laredo, Texas, shop for Christmas gifts with police officers in the Heroes and Helpers event, fostering positive community interactions.
Laredo residents express mixed reactions to a $10 rebate from the city as compensation for inconveniences caused by October's boil water notice.
🚧 Accidents
A two-vehicle crash in Laredo closed westbound traffic on Calton Rd., with conditions of those involved yet to be reported.
A fire in Laredo's Cuatro Vientos area led to traffic rerouting along Loop 20, with no injuries reported, and the situation is under control.
🚨 Crime
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
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.
🌲 Environment
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.
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Retratos Imaginarios is an arts event taking place at 1120 Patio Bar in Laredo featuring various performances.
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