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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 Cameras Face Privacy Scrutiny | Laredo News
Laredo’s license-plate cameras stay online despite a state funding pause, sparking privacy debates as activists warn of risky data sharing and lawmakers push…
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Laredo Voters Weigh Pediatric Care | Laredo News
Laredo voters will decide in November whether to support expanding local pediatric hospital services — a nonbinding vote that won’t force new taxes or…
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Denny's Santa Ursula Gets Major Makeover | Laredo News
Denny’s on Santa Ursula Avenue just dropped a major upgrade — a $500K full remodel with new interiors, fresh branding, and even a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Victor San Miguel Appeals 25-Year Sentence | Laredo News
Victor San Miguel Jr. faces a 25-year prison sentence and lifetime sex offender registration after being convicted in Laredo for aggravated sexual assault of a…
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Two-Year-Old Found Alone in Laredo | Laredo News
A two-year-old was found wandering alone in Laredo, prompting authorities to arrest her 33-year-old mother, Bianca Carolina Villarreal, for endangering a child…
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Tragic Forklift Incident Claims Life | Laredo News
A 48-year-old man died suddenly while operating a forklift at a logistics facility, succumbing to what appears to be a medical emergency. Emergency responders…
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Bill Green’s Legacy Scholarship | Laredo News
Bill Green, a Laredo resident for four decades, is quietly transforming his city through relentless philanthropy—especially by championing adult learners…
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Laredo Cameras Spark Privacy Debate | Laredo News
Laredo’s police are pushing ahead with license plate cameras despite the governor halting state funding, turning to other funds to keep them running — sparking…
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Trunk Trap in Laredo | Laredo News
A chilling human smuggling bust in Laredo exposed a terrifying new trend: migrants using apps and phones to navigate dangerous routes, while smugglers…
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Laredo Water Pressure Fix Update | Laredo News
Laredo’s city leaders just approved a major water infrastructure upgrade to tackle low pressure in Districts five and six—bringing real-time monitoring and…
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Texas Debunks Booster Seat Myth | Laredo News
Texas has no law requiring shorter adults to use booster seats—just seatbelts for everyone over five. Kids under eight need booster seats unless they’re at…
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Mother Arrested After Abandoning Toddler Outside | Laredo News
Mother Arrested After Abandoning Toddler Outside | Laredo News
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Volleyball Stars Shine This Week | Laredo News
Volleyball stars are dominating the court with jaw-dropping performances—Victoria Luna leads United to championship glory with 22 kills in finals, Ximena…
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Texas Passes Major Consumer & Business Laws | Laredo News
Texas just dropped a wave of new laws hitting September 1st — from solar panel sales crackdowns to legal tender status for gold and silver, plus big wins for…
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Laredo Voters Decide on Pediatric Care | Laredo News
Laredo voters will decide this November whether to support expanding pediatric hospital services — a non-binding advisory vote designed to guide city leaders…
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Runway Run at Laredo Airport | Laredo News
Laredo’s sixth annual Runway Run is set for Saturday, October 3rd — a wild five-kilometer race and one-mile walk right on the airport tarmac. With last year’s…
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Laredo’s Rain Delay Ends This Week | Laredo News
Laredo narrowly avoided a record-dry August, with only trace rain on a few days—though adding in missing data still leaves the month parched. Combined with…
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Laredo Seniors Get AI Edge | Laredo News
High school seniors in Laredo are getting a free AI edge—sign up before Sept 26 for a hands-on workshop teaching machine learning, ethical use, and real-world…
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Sensory Saturday at Laredo Libraries | Laredo News
Laredo’s Fasken Branch Library is launching Sensory Saturday—a calming, judgment-free space for kids, teens, and adults to explore and create at their own…
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Cat in the Hat Trend Sparks School Safety Alert | Laredo News
A viral social media trend featuring AI-generated images of the Cat in the Hat in disturbing, even violent scenarios has sparked alarm across Laredo, prompting…
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Laredo Overdose Vigil Brings Community Together | Laredo News
Tonight, Laredo comes together for a powerful overdose awareness vigil at 7:30 PM at the Grace Center-Casa Rescate on Hendricks Avenue — honoring those lost to…
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Laredo Cop Confrontation Turns Violent | Laredo News
Laredo police arrested 21-year-old Miguel Angel Turrubiates after a chaotic scene involving armed men and threats toward an officer—leading to charges of…
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Four Bridges, One Economic Boom | Laredo News
Texas and Nuevo León are teaming up for a massive infrastructure push with two new $200 million bridges set to launch in 2027, part of a bold plan to expand…
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Cat in the Hat Trend Sparks Fear | Laredo News
A viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend has turned sinister, with users remixing the character into eerie, horror-themed posts—some even targeting specific…
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Laredo Tests New Water Line | Laredo News
Laredo’s water system is getting a major upgrade as crews kick off a crucial test run this week—starting Tuesday at quarter to noon and running through…
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Laredo Council Tackles Heat in Housing | Laredo News
Laredo City Council just passed a bold new ordinance to tackle dangerous heat in city-managed housing—setting strict indoor temperature standards after Mayor…
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Laredo Tests New Water Line | Laredo News
Laredo’s water system is getting a major upgrade as crews kick off a crucial test run this week—starting Tuesday at quarter to noon and running through…
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AI Cat in the Hat Trend Sparks Concern | Laredo News
A bizarre AI trend is turning neighborhoods into eerie scenes with “Cat in the Hat” characters delivering unsettling messages — sparking alarm in Laredo…
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Cat in the Hat Threat Sparks School Safety Alert | Laredo News
Laredo police are sounding the alarm over a chilling new online trend called the “Cat in the Hat” threat — not the Dr. Seuss character, but disturbing social…
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Laredo Shelter Battles Screwworm to Send Animals North | Laredo News
Laredo Animal Care Services is ramping up its animal transport protocols to combat the New World screwworm threat, conducting thorough daily health checks and…
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Drone Catches Driver Who Flew | Laredo News
A Laredo police drone zeroed in on a fleeing 19-year-old driver, Jose Ivan Osorio, who refused to pull over on South Malinche Avenue — leading officers…
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Runway Run 5K at Laredo Airport | Laredo News
Get ready for an out-of-this-world race in Laredo — the sixth annual Runway Run 5K and one-mile walk takes place right on the airport tarmac, letting runners…
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Laredo’s Coffee Fest Revealed | Laredo News
Laredo’s coffee lovers, get ready—City’s gearing up for its second annual Coffee Fest, hitting the streets on October 3rd at The Outlet Shoppes, free admission…
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Laredo Unites for Suicide Prevention | Laredo News
Laredo’s city leaders and health organizations are uniting for a powerful suicide prevention proclamation on September 2nd at City Hall, signaling a bold…
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Laredo Council Acts on Hot Housing Crisis | Laredo News
Laredo City Council takes decisive action to cool down Hamilton Senior Apartments, voting new rules to enforce safe indoor temperatures and mandate timely AC…
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Laredo Cameras Stay On Despite State Funding Cut | Laredo News
Laredo’s license plate cameras stay on despite Governor Abbott cutting state funding, as police chief assures locals the system won’t shut down — thanks to a…
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Community Steps Up for Suicide Prevention | Laredo News
This September, the Border Region Behavioral Health Center is rallying the community with powerful suicide prevention events — from a candlelight vigil…
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Laredo Tackles Animal Cruelty | Laredo News
Laredo police are making progress on animal cruelty cases, with 21 investigations and 5 arrests this year—down from 41 cases and 18 arrests last year—but say…
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Laredo’s Big Water Upgrade | Laredo News
Laredo’s pouring over $119 million into a major water and wastewater overhaul—replacing aging pipes, boosting pressure, upgrading treatment, and linking two…
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Protecting Laredo’s Natural Treasures | Laredo News
Councilmember Melissa Cigarroa urged the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to protect Laredo’s hidden natural gems—like Riverbend Nature Sanctuary and Paseo…
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Green Legacy Scholarship Opens Doors | Laredo News
Bill Green is lighting up the spotlight this month for launching the Green Legacy Scholarship, a bold initiative designed to help working adults—many juggling…
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AI-Generated School Threats Spark Panic | Laredo News
AI-generated scary videos targeting specific schools and students are sparking real panic across Texas, prompting districts like Mathis and Three Rivers to…
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Teen Flees Police in Laredo | Laredo News
In a high-stakes chase down in Laredo, Texas, a 19-year-old driver bolted from police after a traffic stop—only to be tracked by drones all the way to a house…
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Dustdevils Open Season with 2-2 Record | Laredo News
Dustdevils Open Season with 2-2 Record | Laredo News
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Local Crime and Sports Updates | Laredo News
Grammy-winning rapper Lefty Gunplay is in jail facing assault charges, while police hunt a burglar who tunneled into a business, a six-year-old’s death sparks…
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Volunteer for Laredo Animal Shelter | Laredo News
Laredo Animal Care Services needs your help to organize supplies and pet food storage—critical work that keeps animals fed and cared for. Volunteers get triple…
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Teens: Free Animal Event at MOS Library | Laredo News
Teens in Laredo, this one’s for you: the Laredo Public Library is bringing back its teen volunteer program with a wild kickoff event on Sept. 2 at the MOS…
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Laredo Tightens Animal Cruelty Laws | Laredo News
Laredo is cracking down on animal cruelty after a horrifying case of a two-year-old dog found suffocated with a pillowcase and wired around its body led to the…
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Laredo's $1.02B Budget Breakdown | Laredo News
Laredo’s $1.02 billion budget prioritizes public safety, allocating nearly two-thirds of its $300.2 million general fund—despite ongoing union contract talks…
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A Life of Love and Service | Laredo News
Alejandra Garza’s life was a powerful testament to compassion, driven from childhood by a fierce desire to help others—first through child protective services…
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Laredo’s $1.02B Budget Breakdown | Laredo News
Laredo’s city council is set to finalize a $1.02 billion budget in September, the largest in the city’s history, after intense workshops and careful…
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Longhorns Claim Championship Glory | Laredo News
The United Longhorns roar back to glory, claiming their first championship since last year’s heartbreaking loss to the Alexander Bulldogs — and this time…
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Longhorns Fall Hard But Show Promise | Laredo News
United Longhorns suffered a tough 46-21 loss to PSJA North, who dominated with a relentless ground game and four second-half touchdowns. Three junior Raiders…
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Toros End 30-Game Losing Streak | Laredo News
The Cigarroa Toros shattered a 30-game losing streak with a dominant 21-0 shutout over the Hidalgo Early College Pirates, marking their first varsity win since…
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Laredo Donates Trucks to Rio Bravo | Laredo News
Rio Bravo just got a major boost thanks to a surprise gift from Laredo—two essential vehicles, including a garbage truck and an animal care truck, now ready to…
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Texas Targets Impaired Driving This Labor Day | Laredo News
Texas is launching a fierce “Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign ahead of Labor Day, targeting a deadly spike in impaired driving crashes — 1,303 lives lost in…
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Walk or Run for Stroke Awareness | Laredo News
Step up for stroke awareness at the FAST 5K in Laredo on September 12th—walk or run through North Central Park, support survivors, and turn every stride into…
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Longhorns Crowned Tournament Champions | Laredo News
Longhorns Crowned Tournament Champions | Laredo News
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Laredo's $1.2B Budget Breakdown | Laredo News
Laredo’s $1.02 billion budget is set for final council review, featuring a $300M general fund and a proposed property tax rate of 0.50608%—expected to generate…
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Laredo Council Tackles Water AC and Budget | Laredo News
Laredo City Council gears up for a crucial Monday noon meeting packed with urgent updates: digging into recent water outages, enforcing AC standards across all…