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Laredo kids learn road safety at 4th annual bike rodeo
By Emma Galle at KGNS — Top News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department and the Texas Department of Transportation hosted the 4th Annual Bike Rodeo and Summer Safety Fair on Friday, June 26 at La Landrillera Park.The free event covered bike safety checks, skill lessons and car seat tips for parents.Blanca Trevino Cas...
Key takeaway (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department and the Texas Department of Transportation hosted the 4th Annual Bike Rodeo and Summer Safety Fair on Friday, June 26 at La Landrillera Park.
Why this matters in The Laredo
The 4th Annual Bike Rodeo and Summer Safety Fair at La Landrillera Park is a welcome initiative in a city where traffic safety is a pressing concern. By teaching kids how to read traffic safety signs and stay safe on the road, organizers are helping to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in Laredo's neighborhoods. The event's focus on bike safety checks, skill lessons, and car seat tips for parents also underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to road safety in the community. As the summer months bring more children outdoors on bikes, the Laredo Police Department and the Texas Department of Transportation are taking proactive steps to educate families and promote safe habits. The giveaway of free bikes and helmets to early arrivals is a particularly effective way to encourage kids to adopt safe cycling practices from a young age.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Top News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department and the Texas Department of Transportation hosted the 4th Annual Bike Rodeo and Summer Safety Fair on Friday, June 26 at La Landrillera Park.The free event covered bike safety checks, skill lessons and car seat tips for parents.Blanca Trevino Cas...
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