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Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Laredo Public Library will offer holiday-themed activities including a movie day with cookies and hot chocolate and an arts and crafts day, free for the community.  KGNS News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A family in Laredo lost their home and all possessions to a fire on Christmas Day, with the cause still under investigation.  KGNS News
  • A Christmas Day fire in Laredo severely damaged a home's kitchen and caused smoke damage throughout, with no injuries reported.  KGNS News

CRIME NEWS

  • A police chase involving Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety near Laredo International Airport caused traffic delays on Thursday evening.  KGNS News
  • A holiday gathering in Laredo, Texas, ends in violence with one arrested for assaulting a peace officer.  KGNS News
  • Christopher Arnulfo Rene Rodriguez was arrested and charged for his role in a fatal crash following a high-speed chase in Laredo, Texas.  KGNS News
  • A music teacher from Laredo, initially charged in Texas, faces new charges for the production of child pornography in Arizona, involving minors in videos produced between 2013 and 2019.  KGNS News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Laredo receives over $20 million in federal funds, secured by U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, for critical water infrastructure repairs.  KGNS News
  • The Social Security Fairness Act, which restores full social security benefits for public servants and eliminates rules reducing benefits for some, has been passed by the Senate.  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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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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