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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Laredo ISD's annual Christmas Choir Concert Series featured elementary students in festive performances, highlighting their excitement and nerves in a celebration of holiday spirit and community.  KGNS News
  • Laredo's 4th Annual Santa 5K gathered participants in festive attire to celebrate the holidays and collect toys for children, highlighting the community's spirit and generosity.  KGNS News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A car rollover in north Laredo caused police to direct traffic, with no immediate information on injuries or cause.  KGNS News
  • American Airlines' nationwide flight grounding led to delays at Laredo International Airport, yet travelers remained patient and shared holiday cheer.  KGNS News
  • A fatal accident on I-35, caused by wrongful entry onto the highway, led to two deaths, with Texas DPS advocating for heightened driver awareness.  KGNS News

CRIME NEWS

  • A teenager will be prosecuted as an adult for assaulting an elderly man at Cheyenne Park, with his case pending and the next court date set for January 15, 2025.  KGNS News

CULTURE NEWS

  • The documentary 'Hummingbirds,' co-directed by Estefanía Contreras and Silvia del Carmen Castaños, highlighting life along the border, is nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary Feature.  KGNS News

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Laredo shoppers swarmed the Outlet Shoppes on Christmas Eve for last-minute gifts, highlighting the community's festive spirit.  KGNS News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Laredo and Webb County will close administrative offices for the Christmas holiday on Dec. 24 and 25, 2024, with alterations to garbage collection and transit services.  KGNS News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Beyond Graduation: Resource and Readiness Conference

    The conference provides students the opportunity to complete essential applications and gain valuable soft skills while offering no-cost services for career readiness.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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