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Webb County early voting ends with second-highest turnout in recorded history after final-day surge

Early voting in Webb County ended with the second-highest turnout in recorded history after a surge of more than 6,000 ballots on the final day.

Webb County, TX · 13d

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo ranks as best city in Texas, one of top 20 in country for Halloween

Laredo repeated as the top city in Texas and one of the top 20 in the nation in WalletHub's annual Best Cities for Halloween study.

Laredo, TX · 15d

Laredo Morning Times

Lights, scares and spooky flair: Halloween comes to life across Laredo

From towering animatronics and Día de los Muertos displays to synchronized light shows, Laredo homes are bringing Halloween to life for families and trick-or-treaters across the city.

Laredo, TX · 14d

Laredo Morning Times

New convenience store coming to Mines Road near I-35 connection

Murphy USA will build a gas station and convenience store on Mines Road by I-35, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation permit.

Laredo, TX · 16d

kgns.tv

Crews resume work at fire-damaged DoubleTree hotel in downtown Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Crews are back at work at the fire-damaged DoubleTree hotel in downtown Laredo, Mayor Victor Treviño said. Private engineering teams are beginning the process of putting up large steel beams to stabilize the structure, Treviño said. Investigation on hold. Local, state and federal investigators...

Laredo, TX · 14d

whatnow.com

Murphy USA Plans New Convenience Store in Laredo, Texas

Murphy USA is planning a new convenience store in Laredo, Texas, according to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The project, registered under number TABS2027004443, is listed as Murphy USA #7637 and is planned for 10101 FM 1472, Laredo, TX. The filing calls for new construction of a 2,817-square-foot convenience store, with an estimated project cost of $1.1 million.

Laredo, TX · 16d

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Businesses near DoubleTree fire say they’re struggling; mayor sees no need for new declaration

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Nearly three weeks after fire destroyed a major part of the DoubleTree hotel, nearby businesses say they are struggling to survive. Laredo’s mayor says a new emergency declaration is not needed at this time. Nelly Gueta, co-owner of Don Vicente, said road closures continue to...

Laredo Morning Times

Big Texas Little Film Tour brings Texas-made films to Laredo

The Big Texas Little Film Tour is bringing a selection of Texas-made films to Casa Ortiz Friday, followed by a filmmaker Q&A as the tour makes a stop in Laredo.

Laredo, TX · 15d

kgns.tv

Laredo installing chlorine dioxide unit to address water taste and odor complaints

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Crews are installing a new chlorine dioxide unit at the Jefferson Water Plant that Laredo utilities officials say could address taste and odor problems in tap water. Utilities officials said high summer temperatures commonly spark algae blooms in the Rio Grande, causing the odor and taste...

Laredo, TX · 15d

themavericktimesnews.com

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.

Texas · 15d

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.

kgns.tv

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 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 · 16d

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 · 17d

kgns.tv

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 · 16d

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, TX · 18d

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, TX · 19d

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.

Laredo, TX · 18d

kgns.tv

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...