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Early Voting Ends Friday As Border Region Turnout Climbs Ahead Of November 3 Election

EAGLE PASS, Texas – Voters across the border region have two days left to cast an early ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting ends Friday, Oct. 30. More than 5.6 million Texans had voted early in person or by mail through Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the Texas Secretary of State. That includes 5,447,391 in-person voters and 227,086 mail ballots, or about 29.8% of the state’s 19,041,684 registered voters.

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Laredo Morning Times

From trick-or-treating to haunted houses: Laredo Halloween guide

Halloween is taking over Laredo with costume contests, trick-or-treating, movie nights, haunted attractions, fall festivals and more happening across the city through Halloween.

Laredo, TX · 10d

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Early voting turnout remains strong in second week tally

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The McKendrick-Ochoa-Salinas Branch Library in south Laredo has served as an early voting location, with nearly 4,000 ballots cast there so far, according to the Webb County Elections Office. Eddie Bustamante, a Laredo voter, said it is his first year voting. “This is actually my first...

Laredo, TX · 10d

Laredo Morning Times

Making Waves class returns to Laredo for seniors, adults with disabilities

Laredo Parks & Recreation is bringing back its Making Waves class, offering adaptive aquatic recreation for seniors and adults with disabilities at the Inner City Pool.

Laredo, TX · 9d

Laredo Morning Times

Webb County completes $4.25M purchase of Casa Blanca property

Webb County has completed its purchase of the Casa Blanca Event Center, with commissioners considering future uses for the nearly 15-acre property.

Webb County, TX · 10d

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Webb County renews provider fund supporting low-income patients

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County is keeping its hospital fee at 6%, which brings in nearly $40 million a year for low-income health care. The Local Provider Participation Fund started in 2013. The fund requires private hospitals to pay in. That money pays for medical care for eligible low-income residents.

Webb County, TX · 9d

Laredo Morning Times

Five things to do in Laredo this week: Bat hikes, carnivals and more

From a bat hike and Halloween contests to a fall carnival with a stunt show, here are five things to do in Laredo this week as the city gets ready for Halloween.

Laredo Morning Times

Mercado Festival to bring 100-plus vendors to Laredo

The Mercado Festival will feature the State of Mexico and more than 100 vendors during a free three-day event in Laredo Nov. 6-8.

Laredo Morning Times

La Bota Ranch celebrates ‘Independence Day’ as homeowners take control

La Bota Ranch homeowners gain control of the community’s common areas after years of legal battles with developers.

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District 6 candidates outline priorities as early voting continues

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Early voting continues through Oct. 30, and District 6 voters are choosing between incumbent Dr. Tyler King and challenger Ubaldo “Baldo” Granados Jr. A community center and aging water lines are among the issues in the race. Dr. Tyler King, the incumbent. King, a...

Laredo, TX · 10d

Laredo Morning Times

Park corridor could connect southeast Laredo neighborhoods

Laredo City Council approved a motion to begin planning a park corridor connecting Independence Hills, Concord Hills and other southeast neighborhoods.

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Webb County delays decision on new government building

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County leaders are taking more time to review plans for a new government building. Architects pitched commissioners five different designs for a vacant property on Houston Street, where the Rock House once stood. Options ranged from a small office space to a two-story building with...

Webb County, TX · 11d

Laredo Morning Times

With their backs against the wall, La Azteca residents push back

Residents of Laredo’s oldest neighborhood presented a petition opposing proposed border wall construction, citing threats to homes, Las Palmas and the community’s connection to the Rio Grande.

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo public art program enters next phase after years of planning

Laredo’s Public Art Program is moving several projects into installation after years of planning, community input and artist participation.

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These Texas reservoirs need more than a hurricane to reach 100% capacity

As drought persists, not even a powerful hurricane like Hurricane Harvey would bring enough rain to fill the Rio Grande Valley's reservoirs.

Texas · 12d

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Laredo’s solid waste department to collect bulky items in District 4

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo’s Solid Waste Department will collect bulky items in District 4 on Tuesday. Residents can place large trash items on the curb before 6 a.m. for crews to pick up. Acceptable items. Acceptable items include box springs, mattresses, exercise equipment, furniture, appliances,...

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Midterm numbers 10/26

Webb County, TX · 10d

Laredo Morning Times

L&F Christmas Parade changes downtown route following DoubleTree fire

The 62nd L&F Christmas Parade will follow a temporary downtown route this year after the DoubleTree Hotel fire, with organizers citing safety concerns for participants and spectators.

Laredo, TX · 13d

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Sometimes, it’s complicated: Inside the relationship status between the City of Laredo and Webb County over the years

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It’s not you, it’s them. Communication, shared values, and clear boundaries—it’s the kind of foundation you need to make it work. But sometimes, when both sides share the same ZIP codes, it can be hard. And at times, for the City of...