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Laredo announces Labor Day closures and service changes
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo is hitting pause this Labor Day, with city offices, schools, and services taking a break on Monday, September 2. The City of Laredo will close all administrative offices on Monday, September 2, 2024, for Labor Day. Regular hours will start again on Tuesday, September 3.
Laredo Veterans Coalition recognizes “La Traviesa”
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The celebrations for Jennifer “La Traviesa” Lozano are not slowing down as a group of veterans showed appreciation to Laredo’s first Olympian. On Friday, August 30, Lozano met with the Laredo Veterans Coalition where the local heroes gave Lozano a hand-painted plaque with the American flag, her name and the Olympic rings.
Nixon High School receives terroristic threat
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former student is detained after allegedly making a threat toward a local high school. Laredo ISD alerted parents of the threat, which resulted in the arrest of a 15-year-old. The school year has only just begun, and already a big scare for the parents of...
Advocate speaks on missing veterans
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - One veteran advocate is shedding light on the all-too-common problem of veterans going missing. President of a local veterans association, Gabriel Lopez, says veterans can go missing for a variety of reasons. Citing homelessness or untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as common factors. Regarding the most...
Laredo organizations sign pledge to help end overdoses, highlight resources
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As Laredo reaches its 33rd overdose-related death, local organizations are stepping up to highlight available resources. SCAN hosted an event in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, where attendees were asked to sign a pledge to help end overdoses and addiction within Webb County. Francisco Adame...
Downtown Laredo survey data hoping to revitalize area concerns
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Last month, the Downtown Laredo Business Improvement District surveyed property and business owners in the downtown area to gather feedback on their concerns and needs. Now, the data is in. Just a couple of years ago, downtown Laredo was full of life, bustling with visitors from...
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