SUMMARY: The festival in Metairie, celebrating Hispanic culture and heritage, concludes tonight at seven at Lafreniere Park. Since its inception in 2011, the event has fostered community connection, featuring music, art, food, and various services designed for families. It emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming not only Latino families but everyone in the diverse melting pot of Louisiana and New Orleans culture. Tickets are available for just $5, making this celebration accessible to all who wish to partake in the vibrant cultural festivities. The festival highlights the importance of community engagement and family togetherness.

Jefferson Parish celebrating Hispanic Heritage month at Que Pasa Fest

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SUMMARY: Two people were shot, and two minors are in custody following a botched drug deal in San Antonio. The incident occurred at a shopping center on Blano Road near Lock Hill Selma. Police report that the confrontation involved one individual and three minors, leading to both the individual and one minor being shot. The other two minors involved are currently in custody. The details regarding potential charges and the condition of the shooting victims remain unclear. Video footage from the scene shows broken glass outside one of the stores in the shopping center.

Two people were shot during what San Antonio police believe was a botched drug deal outside a North Side shopping center.

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SUMMARY: A double homicide investigation is underway in Saint John after 50-year-old Ron Tate and his 11-year-old niece, Samiyah McClain, were fatally shot while preparing for a birthday party. The incident occurred around midnight in Laplace, Louisiana, when a drive-by shooting took place at their home. An additional woman was grazed by a bullet but is expected to recover. The sheriff expressed the profound impact this tragedy has on the community and first responders, as it occurred during what should have been a celebratory occasion for a three-year-old’s birthday party. Authorities are actively investigating the shooting.

Deadly shooting in LaPlace kills two

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