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Laredo
Webb County, Texas
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TxDOT, Laredo officials share pedestrian safety tips as days get shorter
TxDOT and local law enforcement brought a pedestrian-safety campaign to downtown Laredo as shorter days increase the risks of walking after dark. The agency says 694 pedestrians died in Texas traffic crashes in 2025…
Former Mexican soccer player accused of trafficking counterfeit watches through Laredo
Federal prosecutors accuse former Mexican goalkeeper Pedro Hernandez-Calderon of trafficking counterfeit watches through Laredo. Prosecutors say his business received the watches in the Texas city and shipped them to…
Drier Air Wednesday Through Friday
KGNS forecasts drier air moving into Laredo from Wednesday through Friday, clearing low clouds after Wednesday morning. High cirrus clouds may dim sunshine Wednesday afternoon, then shift southeast and give way to…
Un ex jugador de la Liga MX fue arrestado en Laredo con relojes falsos: esto sabemos
Un exjugador de la Liga MX fue arrestado en Laredo, Texas, en un caso relacionado con relojes falsos. La información disponible identifica el arresto y la ciudad, pero no aporta detalles sobre la identidad del…
Exportero mexicano es detenido en Estados Unidos por vender relojes falsificados
El exguardameta mexicano Pedro Hernández Calderón fue arrestado en Estados Unidos y enfrenta cargos federales por su presunta participación en una red internacional de relojes de lujo falsificados. Según la querella…
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Investigation continues after Border Patrol agent reportedly attacked in Laredo
Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Serenity Lane in Laredo on Nov. 2. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said a man attacked a Border Patrol agent before 3 a.m., but authorities have not…
BREAKING14 charged in human smuggling case that left 7 migrants dead
Fourteen people have been charged in a human-smuggling case that left seven migrants dead, the Justice Department announced this week. Prosecutors say migrants, including a 14-year-old from Honduras, were locked in an…
Southbound lanes of Bob Bullock Loop blocked due to crash
A crash involving a vehicle towing a trailer has blocked the right southbound lanes of Bob Bullock Loop near the 5200 block in Laredo. Police said the vehicle struck a fence near Casa Blanca Golf Course. The extent of…
Laredo road repairs delayed after heavy rain
Recent heavy rain has damaged roads across Laredo, leaving potholes and washed-out sections that crews cannot yet permanently repair because the ground remains saturated. The city’s utilities department says more rain…
Water valve work on Chestnut Street may affect District 2 service
Laredo Utilities crews are replacing aging water valves along Chestnut Street from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Residents and businesses in parts of District 2 may experience low pressure or a temporary loss…
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Former Mexican soccer goalkeeper charged in South Texas with trafficking $5.4M in counterfeit luxury watches
Former Mexican professional goalkeeper Pedro Hernandez-Calderon has been charged in federal court with trafficking counterfeit luxury watches valued at more than $5.4 million. Authorities say shipments were intercepted…
Tortillas Santos to build new Laredo factory
Tortillas Santos plans to build a 21,600-square-foot factory next to its existing plant on Amistad Drive in Laredo. A permit filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation estimates the project will cost…
City of Laredo, Webb County offices closed Wednesday for Veterans Day
City of Laredo and Webb County administrative offices will be closed Wednesday for Veterans Day. The city landfill is expected to remain open during regular hours, weather permitting, while El Metro fixed-route and…
LISD closed Wednesday for Veterans Day; UISD in session
Laredo Independent School District students will have Wednesday off for Veterans Day and return to class Thursday, Nov. 12. United Independent School District students and staff, by contrast, are scheduled to attend…
Three people from Mexico detained after crashing on Highway 83
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said three people from Mexico were detained after a northbound car crashed with another vehicle near Palo Blanco on Highway 83. The occupants fled the scene, and Border Patrol agents…
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A night under the stars: Laredo family camping event returns
Laredo’s Family Night Under the Stars is returning, inviting families to camp overnight at Jovita Idar’s El Progreso Park. The annual gathering offers a community camping experience along the water, bringing local…
Fire officials check Dollar General after truck crashes into wall
A Dollar General store on Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway in Laredo was temporarily closed after a truck crashed into the building shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday. The vehicle struck a wall near 3730 Jaime Zapata Memorial…
Holiday bingo, prizes, and food planned for United Way fundraiser
United Way is organizing a holiday bingo fundraiser in Laredo on Sunday, Nov. 15, to support its goal of raising $1 million for community programs. The event at The Barn at Los Patios will run from 2 to 6 p.m. and…
Crash blocks lane on southbound I-35 near Exit 12B
A single-vehicle crash is blocking the far-left lane of southbound Interstate 35 near Exit 12B in Laredo, KGNS reports. The vehicle struck a guardrail, according to the Laredo Police Department. Police have not…
Laredo Health Promotores launch Thanksgiving drive to help families
The Laredo Health Promotores Coalition is continuing its community outreach with its annual Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Food Drive. The campaign seeks donations to help local families during the holiday…
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Donations pour in after Tonito’s Hot Wheels library nearly emptied
Community members in Laredo donated toy cars to Tonito’s Hot Wheels library after nearly all of its cars were taken over the weekend. The library honors Tonito Campos, who died of leukemia in 2024, and lets children…
Border Patrol presence spotted near Highway 83 and Palo Blanco
KGNS cameras recorded a significant Border Patrol presence near Highway 83 and Palo Blanco in Laredo late Monday. The station said it had received a report of a possible accident shortly before capturing the footage…
VITA program seeks tax preparation volunteers in Laredo
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is recruiting volunteers to prepare tax returns for Laredo residents at no cost. Volunteers receive training and materials through an IRS program, with classes offered in…
Rollover leaves utility pole down near Arkansas and Corpus
A single-vehicle rollover near the intersection of Arkansas and Corpus in Laredo left a utility pole down, the Laredo Police Department said. Police reported that the driver left the area, and the scene was closed off…
CBP seizes guns, magazines during inspection at Juarez Lincoln Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Juarez Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas, seized six firearms and seven magazines during a secondary inspection on November 2. The weapons, including four rifles and two…
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Northbound traffic backed up after Highway 83 crash
A crash on Highway 83 at Cross is backing up northbound traffic in Laredo, the Laredo Police Department told KGNS. Officers are at the scene directing vehicles. Authorities have not said whether anyone was injured…
Laredo police seek tips in unsolved murder of James “Jimmy” Ellis
Laredo police are asking the public for information about the unsolved killing of James “Jimmy” Ellis, KGNS reported. Investigators said the incident occurred near 200 Cortez and identified a person of interest seen…
Heavy rain causes washouts across Laredo, city officials say
Heavy rain since Saturday evening damaged roads at seven locations across Laredo, city officials told KGNS. The affected spots include International Boulevard and Shiloh, Convent Street, Calton Road and Highway 83…
Incoming UISD trustees outline priorities ahead of swearing-in
Newly elected United Independent School District (UISD) trustees Victor Vasquez and Leticia Juarez have outlined their primary goals ahead of their upcoming swearing-in. Both officials emphasized the need for greater…