What do you think was the biggest story of the year? Make your voice heard on our Pro 8 News blog
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Dec 30, 2009
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Dec 30, 2009
The New Year is just a day away and most are getting ready to say good-bye to 2009.
For many people across the country, it's been a year they will never forget.
From the economy meltdown to the Swine Flu to the death of Michael Jackson, there have been big news headlines this year.
We want to know what you think the biggest news story of 2009 is, whether you think it's a story that made national headlines or even local headlines here in Laredo.
Just log on to our website at Pro8news.com and post your answer on our blog.
We may even read some of your posts on the air.
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snoopy said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 11:13 PM
On June 25,2009,the pop king Michael Jackson,died.It was a big death for everyone.A big sad story for most of the U.S. and for celebreties.This was a big story.
34658684Sara 3 said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 11:17 PM
I say the biggest story was Michael Jackson's death. A lot of people cared for him and loved him he was the biggest news in the United States.
34658867Isa said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 11:40 PM
The death of Michael Jackson had to be the biggest story of the year. Several generations saw him grow up in the lime light. MJ "King of Pop" will be missed around the world. :(
34659814Gino said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 11:48 PM
The death of Michael Jackson is definitely the defining national story of the year. It was the end of a legacy and, tragically, the end of what was a very sad life for someone who was so richly talented.
34660154Anonymous said on Wednesday, Dec 30 at 11:55 PM
Mr . J will be missed , but the ultimate, tragic, story locally is the death of katerine cardenas. I only hope she is being looked after by gods best angels and that the one responsible for her absense, get what it deserves.
34660447Krissy said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 12:46 AM
The most tragic story locally, is the death of Katerine Cardenas. This story really hit me hard and can never imagine anyone that I know that has children to go through such a horrible thing. May she rest in peace and I know she's in a better place. I hope that disturbing person pays for what he did to this innocent little person
34662207Outsider said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 10:11 AM
I'm sick of hearing about Michael Jackson. People forget that Farrah Faucet passed the same day as well. And she was a native South Texan. Yes Micheal Jackson did alot for music but come on, enough is enough! We lost alot of good talent in 2009. He wasn't the only one who passed way, and I bet that I'm not the only one tired of hearing about him.
34677922Baby Kathrine said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 11:47 AM
Music does not run my life, A tragic preventable homicide and negligence of school authorities was the most important news of the year, We discovered how a death could be prevented and how our local system fails.
34683872Then name a few Outsider... said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 1:57 PM
Don't be an MJ hater. This is a blog to share what each of us think "in our own opinion" what was the biggest news story in 2009. And by obvious reasons, Michael Jackson is one of the many that comes to mind for many people. Others are remembering baby Katherine. You thought of Farrah Faucet. And as for your comment about losing many more talents in 2009. Since you seem to remember them, care to share with us who they are??? The only one that got the most publicity is our late "King of Pop".
34690219Two tragedies come to mind said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 2:00 PM
For me, worldwide would be the death of Michael Jackson, or better known as our "King of Pop". And locally, unfortunately I remember the horrifying story about the death of baby Katherine. Both very sad tragedies. :-(
34690394Outsider said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 2:27 PM
Well just a few, Ed McMann, Patrick Swayze, Bea Author, John Huges, Ted Kenedy, Natasha Richards, Britney Murphy. The list goes on. MJ had good music way back when but recent music was total garbage. Alot of the people named has done more for the average person than MJ ever thought of doing. Yes he was a great artist but he was not GOD.
34691954Thank you said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 2:37 PM
Thank you for sharing! Oh, I never said nor did I think of him as a GOD...no need to go there...
34692557Roe said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 2:41 PM
Goverment take over of a lot of things. From Automoble bailouts, Banks bailouts to healthcare take overs....the list is growing each day.
34692712Jesus Q. said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 2:49 PM
A big story in 2009 was the Democrats' plan to reform health care, only to be met with derision from Republicans. Angry conservative mobs went so far as to call Obama a Nazi, and Rep. Joe Wilson even shouted "liar" during a prime time televised presidential address. The movement grew with the so-called "Tea Parties." Public discourse took a nasty turn and misleading GOP talking points, such as death panels, were taken seriously by many.
34693112America wins!!!! said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 3:26 PM
The biggest story is about America winning and Repulicans losing.
34694899cg said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 3:30 PM
Locally it was the tragic death of baby katherine, nationally, it was the ridiculous bailouts that went to big companies and then they turned around and gave themselves big fat bonuses with that money. Im still p*****d off
34695127Biggest Stories '09? said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 3:51 PM
Rove geting divorced Rush buying the farm Biggest Stories
34695974PROMETHEUS said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 5:56 PM
JESUS Q, the biggest story should be BUSH WAS RIGHT. Research the reaction in the middle east to the war in Iraq. The political reform in Iran is result of Iranians watching free and Democratic voting in this fledgling democracy. If BUSH was so wrong, why is Obama increasing the number of troops in Afghanistan? Thankfully the GOP defeated Hussein's gulogs and ended the murder and torture of thousands of Iraqis. If the Demoncrats had been in power so would Saddam Hussein and his dictatorship.
34701182Mika Romanos said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 6:16 PM
There is no doubt that Michael Jackson was one of a kind, but his death out shadowed that of Farah Facett she was also a great Icon and a loss that was so sad. also Patrick Swayze and Britney Murphy all very talented people But the most painful one of all was on the same day Actress Brittney Murphy passed on the 20th of Dec. My Dad Francisco Romanos Jr. also lost his battle with brain cancer, It was something we knew was going to happen but still is so shocking to me I am not able to aaccept it.
34701919M. Romanos said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 6:23 PM
Francisco Romanos Jr. who passed away here in Laredo, TX. Dec. 20th 2009 of Brain cancer/tumor. U.S. Amry Viet-Nam ear vet. Laredo Police officer 1974-1982 known as "The Dancing policeman" made news in Laredo, San Antonio and Corpus Christi for dancing while directing traffic in down town Laredo. He will Be greatly missed.
34702199Anonymous said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 7:42 PM
for me the biggest story of 2009 was Michael Jackson,like wow who would ever know!! but the other thing is that we lost a lot of good talent in 2009 and those people with never be forgotten!!
34705157stand-up said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 11:17 PM
Tim added to his wig collection.
34710987roland said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 11:25 PM
Stepping away from the brink of economic disaster and maybe seeing the beginning of the end of this nightmare.
34711137RedRaider said on Thursday, Dec 31 at 11:27 PM
The firing of Texas Tech head football coach MIKE LEACH is by all means the biggest story of this year! He was accused by wide receiver Adam James son of Craig James, and was not given a fair trial! Instead the TTU administration should be fired! Texas Tech football will never be the same. LONG LIVE OUR CAPTAIN! TEAM LEACH! WRECK 'EM TECH!
34711172The Economic disaster said on Friday, Jan 1 at 8:07 AM
The crisis that we have is going to last for another 5 years. be prepared.
34718569Martinez said on Friday, Jan 1 at 2:16 PM
(Nationally)...the inauguration of our first African-American president...his winning of the Nobel Peace Prize (and the gasps of outrage that followed)...the government bailouts... (Locally)...the murder of baby Katherine...the dubious hiring practices of LISD (cheerleader mom, anyone?)...the much-maligned trips of our city leaders (DC during inauguration, for one)
34729944Pro8news, how 'bout a poll? said on Friday, Jan 1 at 10:42 PM
Should the Maquinitas be chased out of Laredo?
34745109moronbuster said on Sunday, Jan 3 at 12:12 PM
Bush was wrong. We should have gone after bin-ladan in afghanistan after 911. He was the real enemy. Reaction of the middle east is they hate us more than ever by us invading Iraq. remember promstheass, Bush senior (GOP) had hussain but let him go. don't blame the democrats. Also 1 millon iraqis & more then 4000 troops dead, was it worth it for one ahole. I wont mention the multi-billons of dollers we've spent there & affecting us back home.
34801199Biggest 2009 story???? said on Sunday, Jan 3 at 7:15 PM
Sotomayor as U. S. Supreme Court Justice
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