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Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Laredo News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Laredo and South Texas. From local government and business developments to international trade, the border economy, healthcare, education, public safety, transportation, and community events across Webb County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of the nation's most important border communities…
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Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Texas Six-A Football Rising | Laredo News
Texas six-a football is heating up for 2026, with powerhouse squads like the Bulldogs reloading after injury-plagued seasons and new contenders like San…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heat Dome Stuck No Relief Soon | Laredo News
Heat Dome Stuck No Relief Soon | Laredo News
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!U.S. Citizen Caught With Active Warrant | Laredo News
A U.S. citizen with a felony warrant for firing a weapon was caught at the Laredo Port of Entry—highlighting how even routine crossings can trigger legal…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Former Deputy Faces Trial for Fatal Crash | Laredo News
A high-stakes trial has finally begun in Laredo, Texas, as former Webb County Sheriff’s Deputy Peter Lozano III faces intoxication manslaughter and aggravated…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!San Agustin Plaza Gets Major Upgrade | Laredo News
Laredo’s San Agustin Plaza is set for a $950K makeover thanks to Congressman Henry Cuellar’s FY2027 funding—new lighting, irrigation, grass, and historic charm…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Be the Ally: Stand Up Against Bullying | Laredo News
As the new school year begins, PILLAR Strong in Laredo is rallying students to stand up against bullying—whether online, in person, or through words. With…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Texas Voting Glitch Fixed and Polls Relocated | Laredo News
A statewide glitch in Texas’ voter system has been fixed, clearing the way for Election Day — but voters in Webb County need to know: polling places are moving…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Disabled Voters Face New Voting Hurdles | Laredo News
A federal appeals court has reinstated Texas’s mail-in voting and assistance rules, potentially adding hurdles for disabled voters like those in Webb County. A…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Webb County Bans Outdoor Fires for 90 Days | Laredo News
Webb County just slapped a 90-day ban on outdoor fires—no burning grass, trees, or trash outside city limits—after record heat turned even small sparks into…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fall Semester Begins at TAMIU and Laredo College | Laredo News
Fall semester kicks off with energy at Texas A&M International and Laredo College, as students return to campus for a whirlwind of welcome events, schedule…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Final Info Session for Laredo Fire Cadets | Laredo News
Last chance to learn about becoming a Laredo Fire Department cadet—attend the final info session Monday 6–8 PM at the Fire Administration Center. Applications…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Drugs Seized in School Zone, Hawks Aim High | Laredo News
Zapata County’s narcotics unit made a big bust in a school zone, seizing nearly five pounds of marijuana and 48 grams of liquid THC — plus an arrest — showing…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dog Abandoned in Laredo, Still Missing | Laredo News
A chilling photo of a dog—face covered, body tied up—has gone viral in Laredo, sparking outrage and a frantic search. The animal, believed to be a heeler mix…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sensory Rooms for Calmer Living | Laredo News
Discover how sensory rooms can transform well-being for kids and adults with sensory processing needs—join Laredo Public Health’s free, hands-on talk on…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Police Fire Contract Deadlock | Laredo News
Laredo’s city officials are racing against a September 12 deadline to finalize new contracts with police and fire unions, as both sides remain deeply divided…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!CBP Career Prep Workshops in Laredo | Laredo News
Get ready to level up your CBP application—Workforce Solutions in Laredo is hosting free resume workshops on August 24th and 25th, helping applicants prep for…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Built Its Own Soccer Dream | Laredo News
In Laredo, where “this is just how things are” often means kids can’t play soccer because of cost, one local youth club is rewriting the rulebook. Built…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Consul General with Military Roots | Laredo News
A seasoned diplomat with a Marine Corps past, Charlie J. Franta III has taken the reins as U.S. Consul General in Nuevo Laredo — a pivotal post with deep ties…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Repeat Offender in Laredo Domestic Violence Case | Laredo News
In Laredo, Jesus Orlando Gomez, 30, was arrested for allegedly stopping his ex-wife from leaving their home—grabbing her, covering her mouth and nose, and…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Subway Robbery Case Finally Resolved | Laredo News
After a 15-year legal odyssey, Juan Guadalupe Contreras finally got sentenced for his role in a 2010 Subway robbery where he allegedly flashed a gun, stole…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Water Back to Normal | Laredo News
Laredo’s water crisis is over — the leak in the MHOC storage tank is fixed, and pressure’s back to normal for most neighborhoods. After days of dry taps and…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cigarroa Launches Mayoral Campaign | Laredo News
District Eight Councilmember Alyssa Cigarroa just launched her mayoral bid in Laredo, drawing a strong crowd at her announcement. She’s touting six years of…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Asks: What Matters Most in Data Center Rules | Laredo News
Laredo’s asking residents to weigh in on what matters most when regulating data centers—water use, noise, proximity to homes and schools, and job impacts. The…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Zapata Sheriff’s Major Drug Bust | Laredo News
Zapata County Sheriff’s Office hits big with nearly five pounds of marijuana and 48 grams of liquid THC on Glenn Street—leading to serious charges against Noel…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Webb County Votes on Burn Ban and Grants | Laredo News
Webb County’s Commissioners Court faces a packed Monday agenda: voting on a potential 90-day burn ban due to dangerously high drought levels, approving $300K…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Water Crisis Update | Laredo News
Laredo Utilities is slowly restoring water to North Laredo after a major leak in the MHOC storage tank knocked out pumps and left many without pressure—expect…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Popcorn, Purpose, and Preventing Suicide | Laredo News
A local popcorn shop, My Pop Gourmet Popcorn, received a special plaque from the Awareness Warriors Foundation—not for profits, but for its heartfelt…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Border Olympics Cross Country Showdown | Laredo News
The Border Olympics cross country meet roared to life at Casa Blanca Golf Course, pitting local high school stars from Alexander, Cigarroa, Nixon, United…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Honor 9/11 Heroes Through Stair Climb | Laredo News
Laredo’s third annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is set for September 11 at Sames Auto Arena—honoring the 343 firefighters who gave their lives in 2001…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Airport Security Chief Accused of Theft | Laredo News
Former Laredo International Airport security manager Francisco Javier De Hoyos, 53, faces 18 felony firearm theft charges and 7 counts of embezzlement after…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sister Reunion After Military Deployment | Laredo News
An Air Force service member surprises her younger sister at school after a six-month deployment, sparking an emotional reunion that left classmates cheering…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lake Casa Blanca Water Levels Drop | Laredo News
Lake Casa Blanca’s water levels are dangerously low—officials urge boaters to proceed with extreme caution. The main ramp and dock remain open, but shallow…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Shelter Clears 30 Homes | Laredo News
Laredo Animal Care Services crushed it at their “Clear the Shelter” event, finding forever homes for 30 animals—matching their goal—with every pet leaving with…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Robert Bird Returns to Coaching | Laredo News
After 38 years shaping young minds at Cigarroa, Robert Bird is back on the field—this time as a part-time teacher and cross country coach at his own alma…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Council Weighs Data Centers and Cameras | Laredo News
Laredo’s water debate is heating up — but it’s really about data centers and their impact on power and resources. Councilmember Ruben Gutierrez Jr. is firmly…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bulldogs Aim to Break Playoff Drought | Laredo News
The Laredo Alexander Bulldogs are hungry for redemption after missing the playoffs for the first time in four years, and Coach Edwin Garcia’s fifth season…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Road Closures This Week | Laredo News
Laredo drivers brace for major road disruptions this week as TxDOT shuts down Bayside Boulevard overnight and closes lanes on Loop Twenty during the day—both…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Road Work This Weekend | Laredo News
Drivers in Laredo, buckle up—two major road projects are hitting the area this week. Bayside Boulevard shuts down overnight Sunday, August 23rd, from 9 PM to 6…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Annaliese Found Safe in Laredo | Laredo News
Good news: Sixteen-year-old Annaliese M. Flores, reported missing and endangered from Laredo on August 21, has been safely found and reunited with her family…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Adopt a Pet This Weekend | Laredo News
Laredo Animal Care Services is hosting a big Clear the Shelters adoption event this Saturday, aiming to find loving homes for as many dogs and cats as possible…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Money Laundering Scheme Exposed | Laredo News
A Mexican national, Gabriel Arturo Castillo, 52, just received a four-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating a sophisticated money laundering operation…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Arrested in Laredo Harassment Case | Laredo News
In a major development, authorities in Laredo, Texas, have arrested a man on charges of harassment and making terroristic threats, signaling a serious…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Water Tastes Weird, Here's Why | Laredo News
Laredo’s water’s got that funky, earthy smell? Blame it on MIB — a natural compound from river bacteria and algae, common in warmer weather. Thankfully, it’s…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Pleads Guilty in Deadly Smuggling Crash | Laredo News
A 19-year-old faces life in federal prison after pleading guilty to aiding a deadly human smuggling operation—he was paid to guide migrants across the border…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nine Families Sue Over School Abuse | Laredo News
Nine families are suing United Independent School District and four former staff members over alleged physical and emotional abuse at Nye Elementary, where…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Stroke Survivors Thrive Together | Laredo News
In Laredo, Texas, a powerful community of stroke survivors turns adversity into action—walking together every Tuesday at the Mall del Norte, painting, lifting…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bulldogs Ignite Passing Attack | Laredo News
Alexander Bulldogs dominated their preseason scrimmage against the Martin Tigers, 38-7, as receiver Brennan Kisslinger exploded for 11 catches, 236 yards, and…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nine Families Sue Nye Elementary Over Abuse | Laredo News
Nine families are suing United ISD and four former staff members over horrific claims of physical and emotional abuse at Nye Elementary, involving children as…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Water Smell Mystery Solved | Laredo News
Laredo’s water’s got a weird smell and taste—blame MIB, a natural river compound kicked up by summer heat. But don’t panic: it’s safe to drink, just not great…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Saul Carrizales Arrested on Five Warrants | Laredo News
Webb County Sheriff’s Office arrests Saul Carrizales on five warrants stemming from a June investigation into serious allegations of harassment and terroristic…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!What Not to Flush Down the Toilet | Laredo News
City officials are sounding the alarm again as sewer systems choke on non-toilet paper items like wet wipes, paper towels, and grease—causing costly backups…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo Bust Exposes Human Smuggling Ring | Laredo News
Laredo just pulled off a major bust: agents busted a human smuggling ring after a traffic stop turned into a full-scale operation. What started with two…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Martinez Shines in United's Strong Preseason Win | Laredo News
United’s offense exploded in their preseason scrimmage against Nixon, powered by junior quarterback Alex Martinez—making his varsity debut and throwing for all…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo District 8 Special Election | Laredo News
Laredo’s District 8 council seat is up for grabs in a special election on December 5th — pushed back to give candidates more time. Filing opens September 5th…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo’s Fentanyl-Free Milestone | Laredo News
Laredo, Texas, celebrates a major win in the fentanyl fight—zero fentanyl-related deaths this year after years of double-digit fatalities, thanks to aggressive…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Former Airport Security Chief Charged with Theft | Laredo News
A former airport security manager in Laredo, Francisco De Hoyos, 53, faces 25 felony charges after police uncovered missing property and a stolen firearm from…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Deaf Advocate Monica Hamilton | Laredo News
For twelve years, Monica Hamilton has been a game-changer at Cigarroa High School—certified interpreter for the deaf, ASL advocate, and even court-side…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Laredo PD Welcomes 9 New Officers | Laredo News
Nine new officers just graduated from the Laredo Police Department after a grueling year of training, officially pinning their badges Friday morning — eight…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sister’s Surprise After Basic Training | Laredo News
A surprise classroom visit from her Air Force sister fresh out of basic training turns an ordinary day into a powerful moment of family pride and military…
Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bulldogs Dominate Tigers in Preseason Scrimmage | Laredo News
The Alexander Bulldogs crushed the Martin Tigers 38-7 in a fiery preseason scrimmage, turning early-game chaos into a blueprint for season success. Coaches got…