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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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TAMIU Welcomes New President Maynard | Laredo News
Texas A&M International University kicks off a celebratory week to welcome its new president, Christopher Maynard—the seventh in school history—with…
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Labra vs Ochoa Top Play Showdown | Laredo News
Gridiron glory is on the line this week as rising star Alex Labra from Zapata, who hauled in a jaw-dropping 170-yard catch, battles reigning champ Adrian Ochoa…
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Laredo Police Crack Down on Drunk Driving | Laredo News
Laredo police hit the streets hard over three weeks, targeting drunk drivers ahead of Labor Day—with nearly 400 tickets and 19 arrests, including 6 for DWI, as…
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Laredo Housing Fair This Saturday | Laredo News
Laredo Housing Fair This Saturday | Laredo News
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Tigers Eye 4th Straight Win Against Cigarroa | Laredo News
Martin Tigers aim for their fourth straight win against the gritty Cigarroa Toros, who rely on a punishing triple-option offense. With the series in their…
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Tijerina Challenges Cuellar in South Texas | Laredo News
A fiery new Republican challenger, Tano Tijerina — former Democrat, county judge, and self-made businessman — is gunning for longtime Congressman Henry Cuellar…
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TxDOT Closes Cuatro Vientos Northbound Lanes | Laredo News
TxDOT is shutting down northbound lanes on Cuatro Vientos Road to safely move heavy equipment and materials for critical construction work—drivers must slow…
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Laredo Floods Trigger Police Action | Laredo News
Laredo braced for impact as torrential rain slammed the city on September 9th, prompting police to urgently deploy barricades near S. Ejido and Potomac Loop by…
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Lightning Sparks Grass Fire in Laredo | Laredo News
Lightning Sparks Grass Fire in Laredo | Laredo News
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Alexander Bulldogs Fight Back at Home | Laredo News
Alexander Bulldogs return home for their first game of the season after two tough losses, trailing big in both halves but showing flashes of brilliance late…
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District Six Water Crisis Deepens | Laredo News
District Six residents are boiling over with frustration as low water pressure and a nasty smell ruin daily life—parents and health advocates packed a town…
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Laredo Teens and Drugs in the Wastewater | Laredo News
Laredo’s youth are facing a rising tide of THC and vape use, revealed through anonymous school surveys, while wastewater data shows a national spike in cocaine…
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Flood Advisory Hits Webb County | Laredo News
Flood advisory hits south-central Webb County until 9:15 PM CDT—minor flooding expected due to heavy rain from thunderstorms, with areas like Laredo, St…
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United South Faces Tough Medina Valley Test | Laredo News
United South heads to the road Friday night to battle undefeated Medina Valley in a matchup that’s as tough as it gets. Despite a 0-2 start, the Panthers…
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Laredo’s Rising Football Stars Shine | Laredo News
Laredo’s football scene is exploding with talent as five standout players delivered jaw-dropping performances this week. Diego Hernandez shredded Cigarroa with…
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Tracy King Honored as 2027 Mr. South Texas | Laredo News
Former Texas state rep Tracy O. King, a 31-year legislative veteran and agricultural engineering alum, is honored as 2027 Mr. South Texas — celebrating his…
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Meet Julie Dahlberg & Constitution Talk | Laredo News
Get ready to hear from Texas Senate candidate Julie Dahlberg live this Thursday at Logan’s Roadhouse in Laredo — plus, meet Jose Luis Orozco, winner of a major…
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Guzman Arrested for Bar Fight Assault | Laredo News
Laredo police finally arrested 44-year-old Juan Manuel Guzman for assaulting a security officer during a bar brawl on June 8 — a crime that took months to…
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Laredo Strengthens Animal Protection Laws | Laredo News
Laredo’s City Council just took a bold step toward animal protection, voting to overhaul the city’s animal ordinance after a chilling case of a dog found…
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River Crossing Gone Wrong in Laredo | Laredo News
River Crossing Gone Wrong in Laredo | Laredo News
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Teen Alcohol Use in Laredo | Laredo News
This September, during National Recovery Month, SCAN in Laredo is sounding the alarm on teen alcohol use — the most commonly misused drug among youth and often…
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Forty-Four-Year-Old Arrested in Laredo Bar Fight | Laredo News
A 44-year-old man named Juan Manuel Guzman got arrested after allegedly throwing a punch at a security guard during a bar brawl in Laredo. Charged with assault…
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Man Arrested After Bold Comment to Cop | Laredo News
A 43-year-old man named Diego Pequeno got arrested in Laredo after telling a police sergeant he’d see him “on the street” during a traffic stop—words that…
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Laredo Man Charged After Traffic Stop Escalation | Laredo News
A Laredo man, Diego Pequeno, 43, is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening a police officer during a traffic stop near U.S. Highway 83—refusing to…
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Laredo Teacher of the Month Shines | Laredo News
Meet Alexa Contreras, the inspiring pre-K teacher in Laredo, Texas, named Teacher of the Month for her 16 years of nurturing young minds at Malakoff…
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Tragedy in Hidden Lane Fire | Laredo News
An 82-year-old man died in a devastating house fire that tore through three homes, leaving a community reeling. The blaze, which began on Hidden Lane…
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Truck Overturn Blocks Highway | Laredo News
Truck Overturn Blocks Highway | Laredo News
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Adopt Tillie for Just $10 | Laredo News
Adopt Tillie, the adorable terrier-pit bull mix puppy, before she’s gone—Laredo Animal Care Services is offering a $10 adoption fee all month, and the first 10…
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Colombia Port’s Big Bridge & Biz Boost | Laredo News
Colombia Port of Entry is set for a massive upgrade with two new $100 million bridges launching in May 2027—designed exclusively for commercial trucks—to…
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Laredo Grants Empower Three Women Entrepreneurs | Laredo News
Three bold Laredo women entrepreneurs are getting a major boost thanks to the new Women in Business Empowerment Grant program — each receiving $2,000 plus six…
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Zumba for a Cure in Laredo | Laredo News
Get ready to sweat, smile, and dance for a cure! United Independent School District is hosting a high-energy Zumba party called “Dance for a Cure” to raise…
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Adaptive Aquatics for All Ages | Laredo News
Laredo’s Haynes Recreation Center is launching “Making Waves,” a free, adaptive aquatics class for adults and seniors with disabilities — no online…
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Free Business Incubator for Laredo Community | Laredo News
Free Business Incubator for Laredo Community | Laredo News
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Plaza Theatre Fire Briefly Halts Renovation | Laredo News
A minor fire broke out at the historic Plaza Theatre in Laredo this morning, sparked by a loose spark during ongoing renovations — but crews responded swiftly…
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Tech Behind the Mexican Consulate | Laredo News
Salvador Rivera Camacho, the new IT consul at Mexico’s Laredo consulate, is turning tech into a powerhouse for citizen services — slashing passport times from…
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Laredo’s Fiestas Patrias Celebrates Heritage | Laredo News
Laredo’s Fiestas Patrias is back for its fifth year, exploding with music, dance, food, and family fun on September 12th — a vibrant celebration of Hispanic…
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Webb County Tampering Probe Expands | Laredo News
A major vehicle tampering investigation in Webb County, Texas, just expanded with three new arrests—Nora Alicia Rivera, Reyna Estefania Treviño, and Abelardo…
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Laredo Demands Medicaid Funds Released | Laredo News
Laredo city leaders are demanding the Trump administration unfreeze nearly $10 billion in Medicaid funds held back from Texas hospitals under the CHIRP…
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Sally Beauty Coming to Mall del Norte | Laredo News
Sally Beauty is set to open a brand-new 2,000+ sq ft store at Mall del Norte next to Macy’s—bringing pro-grade hair, nails, and skincare to Laredo…
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Nuevo Laredo’s 25-Year Bridge Finally Open | Laredo News
After 25 years of delays, Nuevo Laredo’s Second MEX II Corridor and Vehicular Bridge is finally open — a $15.3 million municipal investment that transforms the…
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Fire Devastates Laredo Neighborhood | Laredo News
A devastating fire tore through a Laredo neighborhood, destroying at least three homes—including Valerie Garcia’s mother’s, filled with 20 years of cherished…
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Tracy O. King Named Mr. South Texas | Laredo News
Tracy O. King, a legendary 30-year state representative from Laredo and Webb County, has been named Mr. South Texas for 2027 by the Washington’s Birthday…
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Three Arrested in Webb County Title Scheme | Laredo News
Three more arrests hit Webb County this week in a sprawling vehicle title scheme tied to a former Bexar County deputy, with all three accused of tampering with…
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Laredo Fire Devastates Four Homes | Laredo News
A devastating fire in Laredo, Texas, tore through three homes, leaving them completely destroyed and a fourth with severe heat damage. Tragically, an…
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Laredo’s Free Fiesta This Saturday | Laredo News
Laredo’s Fiestas Patrias is heating up this Saturday, September 12th — fifth year of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dancing, food, and family…
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Porsche Fire at Laredo Gas Station | Laredo News
Porsche Fire at Laredo Gas Station | Laredo News
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Dr. Tyler King Balances Three Roles | Laredo News
Dr. Tyler King, Laredo City Council Member and Army Reserve captain, just graduated from the grueling U.S. Army Basic Officer Leader Course — a transformative…
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Gonzalez Breaks 32-Game Streak | Laredo News
Israel Gonzalez, Cigarroa’s quarterback, just shattered a 32-game losing streak with a clutch triple-threat performance—scoring all three touchdowns to lead…
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Laredo Voters Decide Flock Cameras Future | Laredo News
Laredo’s mayor is putting the decision on Flock cameras to the people after Texas halted state funding—should locals foot the bill to keep the crime-fighting…
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Falcons Lock In Kyle Pitts for Record Deal | Laredo News
Kyle Pitts just signed a record-breaking contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons, cementing his future in Atlanta and signaling the team’s serious…
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Spazmatics Concert for Local Impact | Laredo News
Get ready for an epic night of music, mischief, and giving back — the Spazmatics are headlining United Way’s biggest fundraiser of the year at a barn off…
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Supporting Kids Through Stress and Anxiety | Laredo News
United ISD is launching a vital mental health series for families, partnering with UTRGV School of Medicine to equip parents with real tools to help kids…
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Tragedy in Central Laredo Fire | Laredo News
A deadly fire tore through Central Laredo, claiming the life of an 82-year-old man and destroying three homes as flames, whipped by strong winds, raced out of…
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Six-Year-Old Found Alone in Laredo | Laredo News
A six-year-old nonverbal boy was found alone on a Laredo street, prompting a Good Samaritan to intervene and call police. Authorities discovered horrific…
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Zumba for Hope: UISD Raises Funds for Cancer Families | Laredo News
United Independent School District is hosting its first-ever Zumba fundraiser to raise $50,000 for Smiles From Heaven, a nonprofit founded by parents who lost…
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Alexander Stars Shine at Texas Invitational | Laredo News
Alexander High School’s Allison Wise and Felipe Rivera lit up the Texas A&M International XC Invitational with dominant individual wins—Wise crushing the…
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Adopt for $10 This September | Laredo News
Laredo Animal Care Services is running a September adoption blitz to find forever homes for their longest-staying pets—older dogs and cats, those with health…
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Laredo Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation | Laredo News
A tragic motorcycle crash on Bob Bullock Loop in Laredo claims the life of 47-year-old Rafael Adalberto Olague, who was ejected and struck by an SUV…
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Hidden Lane Fire Claims Two Lives | Laredo News
A devastating fire tore through three homes on Hidden Lane, leaving one man hospitalized with burns and another adult male dead. Firefighters battled the…
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Laredo College Forensics Gets Major Upgrade | Laredo News
Laredo College is set to revolutionize its forensics program with a $770,000 federal boost—unlocking space for a second lab and cutting-edge gear like crime…