With 2023 just days away, here at Laredo Morning Times, we decided to take a look back at the stories that defined the past year.
From crime to sports to entertainment and more, these are the most popular stories as determined by our readers.
Today we take a look at the hottest news and entertainment articles for 2022.
Scroll through the gallery below for a look back at the year in Gateway City news and entertainment.
10. LPD: Sinkhole formed from I-35 exit ramp
Laredo was hit by heavy rains in August that closed streets, caused flooding and even created sinkholes in the Gateway City.
In this photo, an LPD unit is seen blocking the Delmar exit ramp on Interstate 35 where a sinkhole has formed.
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9. Meet the women of Laredo as they compete this weekend for the crown of Miss Laredo
We introduced all the girls who compete in the Miss Laredo pageant held each January.
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8. City of Laredo expands area under boiling water notice
The city of Laredo issued yet another boiling water notice in February, leaving many Laredo citizens without fresh water supplies.
Courtesy / City of Laredo
7. New Taco Palenque store under construction in Laredo, according to permit records
A new Taco Palenque restaurant will soon open in 2023, according to permitting records obtained by the Laredo Morning Times.
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6. Desperate mother of an autistic son felt forced to leave Laredo for San Antonio
Sandra Martinez, a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher and mother of 23-year-old son Victor “Noah” Martinez, recently made a life-changing decision to make sure her son wasn’t just staying home. I had to. She sat on the sofa, but rather lived her own life.
Courtesy / Sandra Martinez
5. Removal of four members from the La Bota HOA board and banning them from similar positions
After years of legal battles between the residents of the Bota Ranch and board members of the Bota Ranch Homeowners Association, Webb County Judge Joe Lopez ruled that the Rabota Property Owners Association and Rabota Ranch Owners Association, Inc.
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4. Laredo Resident Wins $3 Million Texas Lottery Prize
Laredo residents won a $3 million prize in Texas Lottery’s scratch-off game 500X Loteria Spectacular in August.
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3. Mall del Norte Announces Two New Restaurants in Laredo
Laredo’s Mall del Norte welcomed two new restaurants in November. Ojos Locos Sports Cantina and Mr. Crabbie’s Seafood Kitchen opened their doors to hungry Laredos.
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2. HBO Movie Casting Paid, Laredo Volunteer Extras
Sponsored by HBO and Discovery, “The Son Who Can’t Play the Trumpet” began production in Gateway City in July and hired Laredouan for extras in August.
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1. “Heaven Will See It”: Artemis I Has a New Launch Date
After several unsuccessful launches for NASA’s Artemis I lunar mission, which will immortalize Arturo Campos in Laredoan, a new launch date has been set for October.
John Law/AP