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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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Candles for Hope: A Community’s Promise | Laredo News
Hundreds gathered in candlelight to honor 272 Laredo lives lost to suicide, turning grief into a powerful call for community, connection, and action—reminding…
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Garcia’s Deadly Domestic Charge | Laredo News
A Laredo police chase erupted early Sunday after a 48-year-old man allegedly attacked his wife with a gun—pointing it at their special needs child. Caught…
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Celebrate Mexico's Independence in Laredo | Laredo News
This Saturday night, Laredo’s El Portal Plaza transforms into a vibrant fiesta celebrating Mexico’s 216th Independence Day—with free music, dance, food, and…
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Man Accused of Assaulting Woman and Child | Laredo News
A terrifying early morning attack in Laredo left a woman critically injured after being struck in the head with a gun—and the suspect, 48-year-old Roberto…
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Vote Now or Miss Out This November | Laredo News
Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard—Laredo and Webb County’s Get Out the Vote Coalition is urging everyone to register by October 5th and hit the…
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Major Laredo Loop 20 Crash Closes Both Lanes | Laredo News
Traffic chaos erupted in Laredo on Sunday, September 13th, when a major crash on Loop 20 near Jacaman shut down both north and southbound lanes—forcing drivers…
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Laredo Water Crisis Takes Center Stage | Laredo News
Laredo’s water crisis is boiling over—residents are going days without running water, dealing with foul-smelling taps, and struggling to even shower. After…
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Sheriff Finds 38.4g Cocaine in Garnet Street Raid | Laredo News
Sheriff Finds 38.4g Cocaine in Garnet Street Raid | Laredo News
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Barnes & Noble Lands in Laredo | Laredo News
Barnes & Noble is making a big splash in Laredo, Texas, with its first-ever store opening September 30th — a sleek, open-concept space replacing the old…
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Toros Prove Doubters Wrong with Thriller | Laredo News
The Cigarroa Toros silenced their critics with a commanding 15-8 win over the Martin Tigers, bouncing back from a tough loss with grit, strategy, and community…
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Border Patrol as First Responders | Laredo News
Border Patrol agents turned into lifesavers last week near Freer, Texas—responding to three urgent emergencies: a child having a panic attack, and two rollover…
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Border Patrol EMTs Respond on Holiday | Laredo News
Border Patrol EMTs in Laredo raced to three urgent emergencies—two rollovers and one medical crisis—between Labor Day’s Friday and Sunday, proving that even…
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Barnes & Noble Takes Over Laredo | Laredo News
Barnes & Noble is roaring back with a jaw-dropping 20,000-square-foot flagship store in Laredo, Texas—taking over the former Forever 21 site—and it’s just the…
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Emo Night Returns in Laredo | Laredo News
Emo Night is back in Laredo this Friday, diving headfirst into the MySpace-era golden age of emo and pop-punk with DJs spinning anthems from My Chemical…
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Alexander Bulldogs Claim First Win | Laredo News
Alexander Bulldogs snap their losing streak with a gritty 28-7 win over San Benito, sparking momentum and confidence as they chase a turnaround season. Listen…
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Laredo’s New Mental Health Hub | Laredo News
Laredo just launched a game-changing mental health unit downtown on Washington Street — a dedicated space where police officers now collaborate side-by-side…
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Private Plane Crashes on Laredo Highway | Laredo News
A private plane crashed onto a Texas highway late Tuesday night, killing one person and injuring five others. Wreckage and jet fuel littered the road…
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Taurus Acquires Fully Leased Laredo Park | Laredo News
Taurus Investment Holdings just landed a major win in Laredo, Texas — snapping up the fully leased Crossroads Business Park, home to eight buildings and…
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F.A.S.T. 5K Raises Hope for Stroke Survivors | Laredo News
Laredo Stroke Support turned up the heat with a F.A.S.T. 5K Run and Walk in North Central Park, raising cash to keep vital free programs alive for stroke…
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Laredo Housing Fair This Weekend | Laredo News
Laredo’s Housing & Resources Fair this Saturday at the Joe A. Guerra Library from 11 AM to 2 PM—city officials, HUD, and Equal Housing Opportunity team up to…
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Nixon Mustangs Show Heart in Close Loss | Laredo News
Nixon Mustangs fell just short in a heart-pounding 42-35 loss to Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles, showcasing grit and passion in a tightly contested…
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Laredo Dispatchers Answer Hundreds of Suicide Calls | Laredo News
Laredo dispatchers are fielding nearly 200 suicide-related calls each month, standing as a critical lifeline for those in crisis. Amid the relentless volume…
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Laredo Dispatchers Answer Hundreds of Suicide Calls | Laredo News
Laredo dispatchers are fielding nearly 200 suicide-related calls each month, standing as a critical lifeline for those in crisis. Amid the relentless volume…
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Budget Delayed, Raises Approved | Laredo News
Laredo City Council delays finalizing the new fiscal year budget to keep debating key spending policies, pushing the vote to September 15th while approving a…
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Border Patrol Saves Man in Rio Grande | Laredo News
A Border Patrol boat in Laredo, Texas, pulled a man from the Rio Grande after he repeatedly went underwater during an illegal crossing—highlighting how quickly…
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Diego Hernandez Shines in Big Game | Laredo News
Diego Hernandez exploded onto the scene with a monster performance, rushing for 116 yards and catching for 59 more in just five carries — totaling 175 yards…
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Laredo Man Seized with 38.4g Cocaine | Laredo News
Laredo Man Seized with 38.4g Cocaine | Laredo News
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911 Remembrance and Emergency Lessons | Laredo News
Martin High School honored 9/11 first responders with a solemn ceremony, uniting students and staff in remembrance. Students like Heidy Sifuentes voiced…
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From Rio Bravo to the World | Laredo News
A Laredo native just won an Emmy for his work on “Spider-Noir,” proving that your roots can fuel your rise to Hollywood stardom. Jorge Macias, 31, grew up…
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LBJ Wolves Edge Out Eagle Pass in Thriller | Laredo News
LBJ Wolves roar to a gritty 56-49 win over Eagle Pass Winn in a high-scoring, back-and-forth thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats — and now sit at…
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Stolen Car Chase Ends in Arrest | Laredo News
Laredo cops hot on the trail of a stolen car thanks to Flock cameras—chase ends in crash and foot pursuit, culminating in arrest at 4 AM on Vidaurri Ave…
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Laredo Votes on Flock Cameras | Laredo News
Laredo’s city council is in a heated debate over whether to fund controversial Flock police cameras with local tax dollars after state funding was paused —…
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Laredo’s New Mental Health Unit | Laredo News
Laredo’s new mental health unit on Washington Street marks a major shift in crisis response—officers now partner with specialists on-site to de-escalate calls…
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Remembering 911 at the Border | Laredo News
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, and a solemn ceremony unfolded at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge as U.S. Customs and Border Protection honored those lost…
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A Firefighter’s 25-Year Reflection | Laredo News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Laredo firefighter Javier Lopez reflects on his mission to New York—not to fight fires, but to deliver over $55,000 raised by his…
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Stolen Car Chase Ends in Arrest | Laredo News
A stolen car in San Antonio was caught on camera early Friday, triggering a high-speed chase that ended with a crash and a foot pursuit—culminating in the…
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Bridge Closes to Honor 911 Victims | Laredo News
On September 11th, the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo came to a standstill—not for traffic, but to honor the victims of 9/11. Customs, police, fire crews, and…
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Young Republicans Powering Texas Politics | Laredo News
A crew from Laredo, including Young Republicans, hit Dallas for a statewide GOP midterm convention with one mission: energize young voters and reshape the…
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Franko Cruz Shines in Tough Loss | Laredo News
Nixon’s football team fell hard but shone bright in a gritty 42-35 loss to Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, led by senior phenom Franko Cruz—who hauled in 10…
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Fast 5K Run Walk for Stroke Support | Laredo News
Get ready to lace up and move for a cause this Saturday, September 12th, at North Central Park! Laredo Stroke Support is hosting their Fast 5K Run and Walk…
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Laredo Fall Bulky Item Pickup Dates | Laredo News
Laredo’s fall bulky item cleanup is rolling out in phases—District One kicks off Sept. 14, with pickups every few weeks through Dec. 16. Get rid of mattresses…
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Laredo Honors 9-11 With Free Stair Climb | Laredo News
Laredo’s third annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hits the Sames Auto Arena on September 11, challenging everyone—especially fitness enthusiasts—to conquer 110…
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Remembering 911 Twenty-Five Years Later | Laredo News
On September 11, 2001, the world watched in horror as coordinated terrorist attacks shattered the skyline of New York and struck the Pentagon, leaving a legacy…
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Laredo Water Outage Resolved | Laredo News
Laredo’s water woes are easing up after a major pipe project caused unexpected outages—six to seven hours of low pressure or no service hit some neighborhoods…
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25 Years After 911 Commute Alert | Laredo News
Today marks 25 years since 9/11, and U.S. Customs is holding a solemn remembrance at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge — but it means major traffic chaos: all vehicle…
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Lady Bulldogs Dominate District Opener | Laredo News
Alexander’s Lady Bulldogs crushed United South in straight sets, showcasing their preseason grit and setting the tone for a championship defense. Led by…
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Six-Year-Old Found Alone in Laredo | Laredo News
Six-Year-Old Found Alone in Laredo | Laredo News
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Laredo Honors Lives Lost to Suicide | Laredo News
Laredo united in grief and hope at its 14th annual suicide prevention vigil, where candles and white flowers illuminated a powerful message: you’re not alone…
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Laredo’s Mental Health Crisis Response | Laredo News
Laredo’s police are fielding nearly 200 suicide attempt calls monthly, sparking a vital push for mental health support. A specialized unit steps in to assess…
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Trump Backs Tijerina to Flip Texas District | Laredo News
Trump rallies in Dallas with GOP midterm hopeful Tano Tijerina, pushing a fiery voter turnout message centered on tax cuts, border security, and his wild “$5K…
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Laredo’s Mental Health Crisis Response | Laredo News
Laredo’s emergency dispatchers are fielding over 180 mental health crisis calls monthly—mostly suicide attempts—highlighting a urgent community need. The…
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Webb County Youth Push GOP at Convention | Laredo News
A Laredo crew, led by Webb County Young Republicans chairman Jesus Galaviz, hit Dallas for the GOP midterm convention to energize youth support and push key…
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Cuatro Vientos Road Closure Alert | Laredo News
Northbound lanes of Cuatro Vientos Road between Mile Marker 2 and 3 are closed starting Monday for three weeks—expect delays, plan ahead, and use Highway 7 or…
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Laredo Police Crack Down on Drunk Driving | Laredo News
Laredo cops smashed drunk driving with a Labor Day crackdown—379 stops, 61 DWI arrests, and a major uptick from last year’s paltry six. Funded by a state…
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Hands-On STEM at Juan Ramirez Middle | Laredo News
Juan Ramirez Middle School in Laredo, Texas, just got a wild STEM boost — one of only 200 schools nationwide selected to host the Texas Mobile STEM Lab, the…
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Convention Day Two: Reflections and Rallies | Laredo News
The Republican mid-term convention kicks into high gear on day two, with the White House already declaring day one a win after the president’s marathon speech…
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Fugitive Guzman Returns for Trial | Laredo News
After nearly two years on the run, fugitive Ashley Renea Guzman has been arrested and is now facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the 2022…
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Undocumented Man Sentenced for Gun and Drugs | Laredo News
A man with a prior record, Ivan Gerardo Castillo-Castro, faces 33 months in federal prison after being caught with a gun and ammo while driving illegally in…
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Bridge Closure for 911 Remembrance | Laredo News
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is closing Bridge Two (Juarez-Lincoln) from 6:45 AM to 8 AM on Friday, September 11, for a solemn remembrance ceremony —…
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Laredo Water Line Upgrade Alert | Laredo News
Laredo’s Utilities Department is tackling a major 36-inch water line upgrade this Thursday, Sept. 10—lasting just 16 hours—between Kearney & Tilden and Tilden…