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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Authorities in Laredo, Texas, emphasize firework safety ahead of New Year's Eve due to dry conditions, providing tips such as keeping water handy and buying from licensed sellers.  KGNS News
  • Dr. Nitya Murthy, an eye doctor from Laredo, hosts a book signing for 'Diana the Americana', teaching children about civic responsibility with activities and free book copies.  KGNS News
  • Laredo Police enhance patrols and urge party hosts to ensure guests don't drive under the influence during New Year's celebrations.  KGNS News
  • The 29th Menudo Bowl, set for January 2025 at the 1848 Event Center, aims to fund Crime Stoppers' community and educational efforts with a day filled with vendors, music, and competitions.  KGNS News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A three-vehicle accident with no injuries reported closed off a busy intersection in Laredo, Texas, with no arrests made and the case still under investigation.  KGNS News
  • An SUV caught fire in Mall del Norte's parking lot, causing minor damage to a nearby car but resulting in no injuries, as authorities investigate.  KGNS News

CULTURE NEWS

  • Laredo residents embrace diverse New Year's customs, from carrying luggage for travels to burning effigies, all aimed at inviting prosperity, love, and good fortune in the upcoming year.  KGNS News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Webb County and Laredo City officials will be inaugurated in early January, initiating new terms for various leaders.  KGNS News
  • The Department of Public Safety's website was down for most of the morning on December 30, with ongoing efforts to restore access.  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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The enemy of art is the absence of constraints.

~ Orson Welles

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