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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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Ortiz’s Appeal Ends in Defeat | Laredo News
A convicted murderer sentenced to life without parole for four brutal killings eight years ago is facing another legal defeat as the state’s highest court…
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Uncertified Teachers in Texas Schools | Laredo News
Over 250 teachers in Webb and Zapata Counties, Texas, taught without certification last year—nearly 6% of the teaching force—with Laredo and United ISDs hit…
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Rain on the Way This Week | Laredo News
Rain on the Way This Week | Laredo News
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Traffic Delay After Laredo Two-Car Crash | Laredo News
Traffic chaos in Laredo after a two-car crash on Cuatro Vientos Boulevard near Pita Mangana Road—northbound lane shut down, backups expected. Emergency crews…
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Vanessa Gonzalez’s Dream Come True | Laredo News
Vanessa Gonzalez, Laredo-born comedian and rising star, is set to debut her first hour-long comedy special on Hulu — a dream she’s chased since childhood…
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Tejano Achievers Celebrate Local Leaders | Laredo News
LULAC Council 12 in Laredo is honoring this year’s Tejano Achievers—local legends in healthcare, finance, and education—for their real impact on the community…
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UISD Bus Crash Near Aguanieve | Laredo News
UISD Bus Crash Near Aguanieve | Laredo News
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Texas Trooper Stops Human Smuggling Van | Laredo News
A Texas DPS trooper spotted a suspicious orange Nissan Sentra near Mines Road, flagged for human smuggling. When the driver fled, a brief but intense chase…
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Buena Vista Classic Car Show | Laredo News
Buena Vista Classic Car Show | Laredo News
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Laredo Lights Up for Ovarian Cancer Awareness | Laredo News
Laredo’s City Hall is rallying for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with a powerful proclamation ceremony on Wednesday, September 16th at 10 AM at the Public…
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Sheriff’s Hunt for Aggravated Robbery Suspect | Laredo News
Sheriff’s Hunt for Aggravated Robbery Suspect | Laredo News
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Dog Chase Leads to Gun Arrest | Laredo News
Laredo police arrest 35-year-old Jorge Eduardo Gonzalez Junior for discharging a firearm in a municipality after surveillance footage captured him driving a…
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Laredo Mom Pleads Not Guilty in Child Abandonment Case | Laredo News
In Laredo, a 22-year-old mother faces serious charges after her three-year-old was found alone and barefoot in the street — a terrifying repeat of past…
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Veggie Fiesta Brings Health & Fun to Laredo | Laredo News
Get ready for the fourth annual Veggie Fiesta this Saturday, September 19th, at the Laredo outlet shops—where healthy living meets family fun. Enjoy fitness…
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Unsheltered Man Found Dead in Laredo | Laredo News
A suspicious death has sparked alarm in Laredo after a homeless man was found unresponsive near Hillside Apartments — a neighbor made the grim discovery…
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Laredo College’s Scholarship Matchmaker | Laredo News
Laredo College just launched Palomino Scholar Dollars — your AI-powered scholarship matchmaker that finds money tailored to you, from $500 to $1,500, stacking…
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Laredo Families Prep for Emergencies | Laredo News
Laredo families, get ready to boost your emergency preparedness—free workshop “Get Ready Day” at the Joe A. Guerra Public Library on Sept. 15 from 10 AM to…
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Laredo Daycare Celebrates Mexican Independence | Laredo News
Mexico’s Independence Day gets a festive early start in Laredo, Texas, where Daybreak Adult Daycare turned their center into a vibrant fiesta—decked in red…
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Sign Up for Your Library Card This September | Laredo News
Sign Up for Your Library Card This September | Laredo News
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South Texas Football Week Three Recap | Laredo News
South Texas high school football delivered non-stop drama in Week Three, with gritty defenses, explosive wins, and unforgettable moments. The Cigarroa Toros…
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North Laredo’s Water Pressure Fix | Laredo News
North Laredo’s water woes are finally getting serious fixes after years of pressure drops and outages. City leaders are rolling out a bold new plan focused on…
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Fifteen Women Officers Build Shed | Laredo News
Fifteen Laredo Police officers turned their day off into something powerful—building a shed for a Habitat for Humanity family on National Women’s Police Day…
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Laredo Rail Crossing Closed for Critical Repairs | Laredo News
Major railroad repairs are underway at a key intersection in west Laredo, shutting down the crossing for up to five days—right near Laredo College and popular…
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Laredo Health Dept Vaccines Now Available | Laredo News
Laredo’s Health Department just rolled out new COVID-19 and flu vaccines—perfect timing as respiratory season ramps up. COVID shots cost around $200…
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988 Lifeline: Help Is Always Here | Laredo News
This September, United ISD and community partners are rallying behind the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to break mental health stigma and remind…
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Man Charged After Street Spree | Laredo News
A man went on a violent rampage through Corpus Christi Street, breaking into homes, assaulting a woman with a bat, stealing a car, and leaving victims shaken —…
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Webb County Budget Breakdown | Laredo News
Webb County just approved a massive $180 million budget packed with pay raises, new hires, and big infrastructure upgrades — but residents are asking: where’s…
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Laredo Volleyball Power Rankings Breakdown | Laredo News
Laredo high school volleyball is heating up with a fierce battle for top spot—United leads the pack at No. 1 with a dominant 19-7 record, while…
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Teen Caught in High-Speed Smuggling Chase | Laredo News
A 21-year-old driver, Josue Viera, sparked chaos on Mines Road by refusing to stop for police, even as people leaped from his moving car. The chase ended at an…
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Laredo Bridge Shutdown Disrupts Trade | Laredo News
Traffic chaos erupted on the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, as commercial vehicles ground to a halt around 4:15 PM due to a glitch in the Mexican Customs…
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SNAP Benefits in Crisis Across Texas | Laredo News
Over 650,000 Texans have lost SNAP benefits this year due to new federal rules shifting 75% of administrative costs to states—starting October 1. Many food aid…
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Laredo Man Arrested After Home Invasion | Laredo News
Laredo police just arrested 31-year-old Luis Enrique Castillo after a chaotic crime spree that included breaking into a home, swinging a baseball bat, stealing…
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Man Walks Out With Gun in Hand | Laredo News
In Laredo, a 48-year-old man allegedly pulled a gun on two people during a heated argument, then calmly walked away as police arrived—only to be found with the…
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Woman Arrested After Midnight Gunfight in Laredo | Laredo News
Gunfire and chaos erupted on La Joya Lane in Laredo, Texas, around 4:15 AM as neighbors reported shots and a heated argument—leading to the arrest of a woman…
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Laredo Railroad Crossing Closed | Laredo News
A major railroad crossing in central Laredo near Santa Isabel, Washington, and Vidaurri avenues is shut down due to severe wear from daily train traffic…
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Top Play Vote: LBJ vs Martin | Laredo News
Gridiron glory is on the line as fans vote for the top play of the week — a showdown between LBJ’s explosive touchdown pass to Nathan Hernandez and Martin’s…
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South Texas Football Heat Rises | Laredo News
South Texas football just got hotter as Cigarroa crushed Martin in a brutal Legacy Series clash, Alexander dominated at home over San Benito, and teams like…
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Laredo Courts: Assaults and Pleas | Laredo News
A Laredo courtroom drama unfolds as Valentin Vasquez faces aggravated assault charges after two men allegedly pistol-whipped a man over a $100 debt—triggered…
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Heat Dome Holds But Rain Possible | Laredo News
A stubborn heat dome is baking the central and southern Great Plains, trapping hot air over South Texas with little relief in sight. But there’s a glimmer of…
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Laredo Council Votes on Tax & Water Upgrades | Laredo News
Laredo’s City Council tackled big infrastructure upgrades and a new property tax rate in a pivotal meeting, aiming to boost water reliability and keep…
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Laredo Crash Leaves Driver Critical | Laredo News
A 24-year-old driver in a silver Chrysler crashed into a stopped van and two big rigs in Laredo, Texas, refusing to stop at a red light—sending rescuers…
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Laredo Officers Build Shed for Community | Laredo News
Fifteen Laredo Police officers turned their day off into something extraordinary—building a full shed frame with Habitat for Humanity on National Women’s…
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Texas Trooper Chase Ends in Arrest | Laredo News
A Texas trooper spotted an orange Nissan Sentra linked to human smuggling intel, triggering a chaotic chase where the driver ditched passengers and fled on…
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Laredo Man Charged After Gun Incident | Laredo News
A tense confrontation in Laredo, Texas, ended with a 48-year-old man, Ronald DeJongh, pulling a gun during an argument — pointing it at two people before…
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Woman Arrested After Shots Fired in Laredo | Laredo News
Woman Arrested After Shots Fired in Laredo | Laredo News
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Laredo Railroad Crossing Closed for Major Repairs | Laredo News
Major railroad crossing in Laredo near Santa Isabel, Washington, and Vidaurri avenues is shut down for full replacement due to wear from heavy train…
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Rebuilding Lives in Laredo | Laredo News
Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is revolutionizing recovery with personalized, full-spectrum care right in your hometown—offering tailored therapy, nursing…
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Laredo Dreamer Shines at UT Austin | Laredo News
Sophia Garcia, a rising star at UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business, is proving that dreams from Laredo can soar—she’s not just acing classes but building a…
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Laredo’s Water Future Beyond the Rio Grande | Laredo News
Laredo’s racing against the clock to secure its water future, moving beyond the Rio Grande to tap into the Carrizo Sand Aquifer and explore high-capacity…
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Family Fall Nights Return This Week | Laredo News
Golondrina Food Truck Park is revving up Family Fall Nights for a second year—every Wednesday through October, hosted by Ernie’s Smokehouse and Ernie’s Texas…
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Luis Castillo’s Laredo Crime Spree | Laredo News
Luis Castillo went on a terrifying rampage in Laredo last Sunday, allegedly attacking a woman with a baseball bat, stealing a car with another woman inside…
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Laredo Property Tax Drops Tiny Bit | Laredo News
Laredo City Council is set to slash property taxes by a minuscule one hundred-thousandth of a penny — translating to nearly $3,000 off the city’s budget —…
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Laredo Fire vs Police Blood Drive | Laredo News
Laredo’s fire and police departments are locked in a热血 showdown this week, competing to see which can collect the most blood donations during their “Battle of…
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Teen Stole Car Then Crashed It | Laredo News
Teen Stole Car Then Crashed It | Laredo News
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Del Rio Queens Battle to Five Sets | Laredo News
The Del Rio Queens fought back from down two sets to none in a heart-pounding, five-set thriller against Laredo LBJ, but fell just short in the deciding fifth…
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Help Cats in Need This October | Laredo News
Keller Williams Laredo is hosting a month-long cat rescue donation drive through October 30th, collecting food, litter, and cleaning supplies for local kittens…
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Laredo Updates Animal Care Rules | Laredo News
Laredo is poised to overhaul its animal ordinance after a wave of cruelty cases, aiming to define clear standards for pet care, enforce humane treatment, and…
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Laredo's Water Crisis and Long-Term Fixes | Laredo News
Laredo’s water crisis is escalating, with major disruptions forcing residents to cope without reliable access—a basic necessity now under threat. Officials…
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Webb County Votes on Highway, Grants, and Pay | Laredo News
Webb County’s Commissioners are set to vote on a major highway expansion that could reshape local infrastructure — widening U.S. 59 Loop to six lanes and…
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Steady Weather Ahead No Major Shifts | Laredo News
Cool air is trying to push south but’s blocked by a warm air wall over the southern Great Plains — expect steady, uneventful weather with just scattered…