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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 Hosts Global Pony Baseball | Laredo News
Laredo is set to host two major Pony Baseball World Series tournaments this summer, drawing eighteen international and U.S. teams—including squads from…
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Bees Attack Laredo Firefighters | Laredo News
A swarm of bees unleashed chaos in Laredo, Texas, sending three people—including firefighters—to the hospital after a wild attack near Illinois Street and…
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New Washers for Laredo Shelter Dogs | Laredo News
LAPS is urgently asking for help to replace their aging laundry machines—crucial for keeping dog beds, blankets, and towels clean for every pup in their care…
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Talarico’s Border Tour in Action | Laredo News
James Talarico’s Frontera Tour hits the ground running as he kicks off his 750-mile border trek from El Paso to the Rio Grande Valley, stopping in Laredo for…
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Bee Swarm Incident in Laredo | Laredo News
Bee Swarm Incident in Laredo | Laredo News
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Spring Bulky Item Pickup Guide | Laredo News
Spring 2026’s bulky item cleanup is here—get rid of old furniture and appliances hassle-free with curb-side pickup! But remember: dates are locked to your…
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Forza Laredos Aim for Undefeated Crown | Laredo News
Forza Laredos just clinched the UPSL Division 1 Texas Central-San Antonio Conference title with a wild 6-3 extra-time win over SA Athletic FC Wolves, sending…
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Extradition of Bangladeshi Smuggling Boss | Laredo News
A Bangladeshi national, Saifullah Al-Mamun, 39, extradited from Brazil to Laredo, faces federal charges as a key organizer in a major human smuggling ring. His…
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Back to School Blast at Bruni | Laredo News
Commissioner Rosaura Tijerina is hosting a Back to School Blast this Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Bruni Community Center, handing out free backpacks and…
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Webb County Moves Forward on Key Issues | Laredo News
Commissioner Rosaura Tijerina’s Back to School Blast in Bruni is handing out free backpacks, supplies, and haircuts to get kids ready for the new school year…
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Free Healthcare Returns to Laredo | Laredo News
Operation Border Health is rolling back into Laredo this weekend with free, full-spectrum healthcare—medical, dental, vision, immunizations, sports physicals…
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Fugitive Murder Suspect Caught at Border | Laredo News
A twenty-year-old murder suspect, Edgar Beltran Junior, was caught at the Laredo border crossing after trying to flee to Mexico — with an active warrant from…
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Scattered Showers Then Heat | Laredo News
A weak wind shift is stirring up some scattered showers across central Texas, with a 20-25% chance of rain hitting areas north of us—like San Antonio and the…
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Laredo’s Trade Surge Shocks Experts | Laredo News
Laredo, Texas, just hosted a massive international trade summit that drew global attention, proving why this border city is a powerhouse in North American…
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Trump’s Pardon Play and Cuellar’s Response | Laredo News
Trump claims he pardoned Democrat Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, framing it as a move against Biden-era targeting over border policy — while also…
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Former Coach Sentenced for Child Abuse | Laredo News
Former basketball coach Carlos Zamora just received a ten-year prison sentence for indecency with a child, with another ten years of probation looming after…
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Bangladeshi Man Faces 15-Year Sentence for Human Trafficking | Laredo News
A 39-year-old Bangladeshi man, Saifullah Al-Mamun, faces his first court date in Laredo, accused of leading a major human smuggling operation that spanned from…
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Coach Zamora Sentenced in Child Abuse Case | Laredo News
Carlos Zamora’s sentencing hearing is underway as the prosecution presents harrowing testimony from the victim’s therapist, a children’s home administrator…
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Wanted Man Caught at Border | Laredo News
A wanted killer fleeing Nashville is caught at the U.S.-Mexico border—customs agents in Laredo nabbed 20-year-old Edgar Beltran Jr. on July 7th, who’s now…
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Webb County Unifies Fire Services | Laredo News
Webb County just merged its fire department and fire marshal’s office into a new powerhouse: the Webb County Fire Prevention and Arson Division. Led by Anthony…
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Woman Charged After Alleged Knife Attack on Toddlers | Laredo News
A woman in Laredo, Texas, is facing multiple felony charges after video footage allegedly showed her threatening and physically assaulting three toddlers under…
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Carlos Zamora Sentenced for Child Abuse | Laredo News
A jury sentenced Carlos Zamora to ten years in prison for indecency with a child, with no fine imposed, while separately ordering ten years of probation for an…
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Shiloh Express Bus Stop Relocated | Laredo News
El Metro’s Shiloh Express Route 12B is getting a major upgrade—starting July 13, 2026, the bus stop at Shiloh Drive and McPherson Road is officially closed…
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Hit and Run Caught on Plate | Laredo News
A Laredo motorcyclist walked away with minor injuries after a crash with a fleeing truck — but the driver, Francisco Javier Rodriguez, didn’t. Witnesses caught…
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Free Health Services Back in Laredo | Laredo News
Operation Border Health is back in Laredo this year, July 21–23, at the United South 9th-grade Campus — after last year’s cancellation, demand is huge. Free…
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Webb County’s Critical July 13 Meeting | Laredo News
Webb County’s Commissioners Court is set to tackle big, urgent issues on July 13th — from ensuring dignified burials for the unclaimed dead to a $21 million…
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Izzamary Torres Named New Principal | Laredo News
United Independent School District has named Izzamary Torres, a seasoned educator with 23 years of experience, as the new principal of Ricardo Molina Middle…
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Seymour’s Full-Circle Moment in Little Shop | Laredo News
Get ready to scream, laugh, and maybe cry—Little Shop of Horrors is back in Laredo, starring Ray Cantu as Seymour, the guy who’s dreamed of this role since…
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Back-to-School Health Fair in Laredo | Laredo News
Get ready for the biggest back-to-school health fair in Laredo—free backpacks, school supplies, sports physicals, dental checks, and more, all under one roof…
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DWI Hit-and-Run in South Laredo | Laredo News
A DWI suspect in Laredo is behind bars after fleeing a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist injured. Police tracked down the blue Toyota Tacoma to a home on…
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Jeep Wrangler Laredo Retro Revival | Laredo News
Jeep’s 2027 Wrangler Laredo isn’t just a new model—it’s a retro revival straight out of the ’80s, channeling American Southwest vibes with earthy tones, bronze…
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Woman Arrested for Threatening Kids with Knife | Laredo News
A 30-year-old woman in Laredo, Texas, was arrested for allegedly threatening and injuring three children under five with a knife, sparking a chilling video…
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Cars Turn Into Ovens Fast | Laredo News
Webb County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm on the deadly danger of leaving kids or pets in cars—even for a minute. Temperatures inside vehicles can…
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H-E-B Funds New Exhibit & Free Family Fun | Laredo News
Families flooded into the Imaginarium of South Texas for a splashy, free Family Fun Night powered by H-E-B — complete with water games, balloon tosses, and a…
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Graham’s Legacy Honored by Cruz and Cuellar | Laredo News
Texas Senators Ted Cruz and Henry Cuellar pay heartfelt tribute to the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, honoring his fearless patriotism, decades of…
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Guatemalan Smugglers Face Life Sentences | Laredo News
Two Guatemalan men, Agapito Jorge Ventura and Oswaldo Manuel Zavala Quino, have pleaded guilty to running a deadly human smuggling ring tied to the horrific…
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Laredo School Built as Nuclear Fallout Shelter | Laredo News
A forgotten middle school in Laredo, Texas, built in 1963 as a Cold War fallout shelter for 2,000 people, was part of a national plan to protect schools from…
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Moisture Moves In As Low Pressure Approaches | Laredo News
Moisture rolling in from the west is kicking up scattered showers across South Texas, with the most activity east of Hebbronville and drifting into Duval and…
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Laredo Rises to #4 in Driver Safety | Laredo News
Laredo just jumped to 4 on Allstate’s safest cities list, up from 5 last year, with drivers averaging 13.8 years between accidents—way better than the national…
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Laredo Texas Secret Affordable Living | Laredo News
While Austin and Dallas heat up with skyrocketing rents, Laredo, Texas, quietly offers affordable apartments for around $800 a month—making it a hidden gem for…
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Chase, Crash, Arrest in Laredo | Laredo News
A high-speed chase in Laredo ended in chaos when Jose Alberto Guerrero Junior, 38, bolted from police after a traffic stop, slammed into a Chevrolet Tahoe, and…
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Shape Laredo Airport’s Future | Laredo News
Laredo International Airport is launching its Airport Master Plan — a big-picture roadmap for growth, safety, and efficiency — and wants YOUR input. Join the…
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Bulldogs Defense Ready to Dominate | Laredo News
The Alexander Bulldogs’ defense is primed for greatness, led by two towering underclassmen—six-foot-two, 230-pound junior Emil Cardenas and six-foot-three…
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Textron Jet Crash: Vibration to Emergency | Laredo News
A Textron 680A business jet crashed in Laredo after a series of escalating mechanical failures, killing tech entrepreneur Joshua Baer and injuring five others…
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From Chance Invite to World Series | Laredo News
Denise Villalobos, an eighth grader with a softball dream born from a single friend’s invitation, is back for her second PONY League World Series run—this time…
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Andrea Ordoñez Joins Texas Tropical Trail Board | Laredo News
Andrea Ordoñez, veteran heritage leader and Webb County Heritage Foundation operations head, has been tapped for a major new role: board member of the Texas…
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Sister Cities Festival in Laredo | Laredo News
Laredo’s Sister Cities Festival is free, festive, and packed with culture—think vibrant dances from Nuevo Laredo, Laredo’s own Ballet Folklorico, and the…
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Freshman Fire: Regina’s College Journey | Laredo News
Regina Rodriguez turned her freshman year at Texas Wesleyan into a masterclass in grit and growth, transforming early struggles into fuel for her sophomore…
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Guatemalan Smugglers Plea After Tragic Crash | Laredo News
Two Guatemalan men, Agapito Jorge Ventura and Oswaldo Manuel Zavala Quino, have pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges tied to a deadly December 2021…
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Lane Closed After Southbound Crash | Laredo News
Lane Closed After Southbound Crash | Laredo News
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Gonzalez Pleads Guilty to Resisting Arrest | Laredo News
Perla Yolanda Gonzalez pleaded guilty to resisting arrest after allegedly assaulting a police officer, giving a false name, and kicking an officer while…
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Teen Arrested in Laredo Human Smuggling Bust | Laredo News
Laredo police shut down a human smuggling ring at an East Aurora Street apartment complex, arresting five teens and young adults—including a 17-year-old—after…
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Porch Piracy on the Rise | Laredo News
Package theft is exploding across neighborhoods, with porch pirates snatching deliveries right off doorsteps — turning trusted delivery systems into security…
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Popeyes Wins Again for Best Fried Chicken | Laredo News
Popeyes just won another Laredo Morning Times Readers’ Choice Award for Best Fried Chicken — proof that locals still love their bold flavor and welcoming vibe…
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Knife Threat Resolved Peacefully in Laredo | Laredo News
A tense standoff unfolded when 35-year-old Oscar Ramiro Paz allegedly brandished a kitchen knife and demanded cash from a family member, triggering a serious…
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Zamora Trial Day 2 Evidence Unfolds | Laredo News
The Carlos Zamora trial is heating up as the second day of testimony ends with a retired Laredo PD investigator taking the stand, methodically laying out…
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Learn CPR from Licensed Paramedics | Laredo News
Don’t miss this life-saving CPR class this Thursday at 12:15 PM at CPR Plus Training Center—taught by real licensed paramedics. Learn critical skills that…
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Brotherly Clash Ends in Knife Attack | Laredo News
Miguel Angel Galarza faces serious charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing his own brother in a July 2024 Laredo incident…
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Adopt 13 Puppies Before Summer Ends | Laredo News
Thirteen adorable puppies, including the super friendly and energetic Scuttle, are ready for forever homes — all spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped…
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Affordable Spay Neuter Event This Weekend | Laredo News
Don’t miss HWY 83 Spay and Neuter’s special two-day event this weekend—July 9th and 10th—offering affordable spay and neuter services for both owned pets and…