Laredo
Today
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wreaths Across America were the grand marshals at Laredo's Christmas parade with over 175 entities participating, celebrating under the theme 'Time to Remember.' KGNS News
- ➤ Officials in Laredo are preparing for a significant increase in holiday traffic at international bridges, advising travelers to plan for longer wait times and have documents ready. KGNS News
- ➤ A waterline break in North Laredo, due to a contractor hitting a line, temporarily caused low water pressure, with services now restored. KGNS News
- ➤ Hundreds of Laredo residents enjoyed a free holiday-themed train ride with the CPKC Holiday Express featuring festive decorations and Santa Claus. KGNS News
- ➤ The City of Laredo announces festive Christmas events with activities like photo ops with Santa, train rides, and live music to celebrate the holiday season. KGNS News
- ➤ Hundreds of Laredoans gathered to honor fallen veterans by placing wreaths at Laredo Veterans Cemetery during the third annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Laredo man was detained for his involvement in a human smuggling incident after leading a high-speed chase, also facing charges for drug possession. KGNS News
- ➤ An inmate at Webb County Jail was found unresponsive by a correctional officer, taken to the hospital, and later pronounced dead from natural causes. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Webb County is allocated over $20 million in federal funds for enhancing water infrastructure and Lake Casa Blanca's quality. KGNS News
- ➤ Rick Garza won the Laredo City Council District 4 seat by 91 votes, pledging to focus on unity, infrastructure improvements, and government transparency. KGNS News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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