🌱 What the new ICE jail agreement really means for Laredo families

Hi Laredo! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What the new ICE jail agreement really means for Laredo families
• How should Laredo handle new border wall plans? Share your say
• Why Laredo is suddenly one of America’s best cities for drivers

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Fun and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
• Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Laredo Immigrant Alliance shares details on ICE jail agreement, community impact (star-telegram.com) — Webb County has formally adopted a 287(g) Jail Enforcement Model with ICE, affecting how noncitizens in local custody may be questioned and transferred from Laredo-area jails. Sheriff Martin Cuellar says the program will stay inside the jail to meet federal requirements while trying to preserve community trust, and the Laredo Immigrant Alliance is sharing resources to help residents understand the changes.
   

2. Laredo launches community survey on Trump border wall amid renewed planning (star-telegram.com) — Laredo officials are asking residents to weigh in on how the community should respond to any renewed federal plans for Trump-era border wall construction along the Rio Grande. A new online survey seeks input on design control, eminent domain, floodwall options, use of local funds, and preserving safe public access to the river before the city takes its next steps.
   

3. A Texas City Was Ranked Best for Drivers in the Nation (wearebombcity.com) — Laredo drivers just got some welcome recognition: a new WalletHub study ranks Laredo among the 10 best cities in the entire country for drivers, alongside Corpus Christi at number one. The ranking reflects factors like driving costs, traffic, and infrastructure, offering a rare bit of positive news about getting around in Texas.
   

4. LPD: Teen arrested after gunfire strikes Laredo home (lmtonline.com) — Laredo police say an 18-year-old has been charged after gunfire struck a home in central Laredo last month, damaging the front door, walls and windows but injuring no one. Investigators identified the suspect following reports of masked individuals leaving the area, and later served him with a warrant for deadly conduct, a third-degree felony.
   

📸 Around Laredo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laredo

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Gem Amethyst Rock Fossil Sale Dec 20, 21 (9am - 5pm) - (Laredo, TX)
  Home2 Suites by Hilton Laredo Airport, 7120 Rosson Rd, Laredo
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Once Upon A Christmas
  Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library , 2200 Zacatecas Street , Laredo
  10:30 am

Tuesday December 23

• All libraries close at 6 p.m.
  Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library , 2200 Zacatecas Street , Laredo

Wednesday December 24

• All Libraries Closed in Observance of Christmas Eve
  Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library , 2200 Zacatecas Street , Laredo

Thursday December 25

• All Libraries Closed in Observance of Christmas Day
  Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library , 2200 Zacatecas Street , Laredo

Monday December 29

• Holiday Fun
  Barbara Fasken Branch Library , 15201 Cerralvo Dr , Laredo
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Storytime Christmas Party
  Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library , 2200 Zacatecas Street , Laredo
  10:30 am

Wednesday December 17

• Storytime with Santa
  Barbara Fasken Branch Library , 15201 Cerralvo Dr , Laredo
  11:00 am

Friday December 19

• Christmas at The Library
  Bruni Plaza Branch Library , 1120 San Bernardo Ave , Laredo
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Once Upon A Christmas
  Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library , 2200 Zacatecas Street , Laredo
  10:30 am
• Banned Books Club 2025: Reader’s Choice
  Sophie Christen McKendrick, Francisco Ochoa, and Fernando A. Salinas Branch Library , 1920 Palo Blanco St , Laredo
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• All libraries close at 6 p.m.
  Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library , 2200 Zacatecas Street , Laredo

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Miles de familias llenan las calles y disfrutan del Desfile Navideño 2025 en Nuevo Laredo
  Miles de familias llenan las calles y disfrutan del Desfile Navideño 2025 en Nuevo Laredo Carlos Figueroa NUEVO LAREDO, Tam., 14 de diciembre .—… (Nextdoor Heights)
• Histórico: la UAT certifica la totalidad de su oferta educativa
  Histórico: la UAT certifica la totalidad de su oferta educativa Carlos Figueroa CIUDAD VICTORIA, Tam., 14 de diciembre .— El rector de la Universidad… (Nextdoor Heights)

• ASM Global posted a job opening for Ticket Seller in Laredo. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Laredo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laredo here.

Ok Laredo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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