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Paxton campaigns in Laredo ahead of midterm elections

Attorney General Ken Paxton hosted a get-out-the-vote event at Palenque Grill on San Bernardo Ave and I-35 on Oct. 23.

Local

Agencies collaborate on DoubleTree Hotel fire investigation

Sports

Longhorns take care of Titans to remain unbeaten in district play
United Rolls Over Legacy

Sports

Mustangs fall in high scoring affair against Cardinals
Mustangs Run out of Juice in 2nd Half

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Sports

In week nine of Friday Football Fever we honor the Might Longhorn band and their show this...

Band of the Week- United Longhorns

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Ryan Bailey
United's band how wowed crowds all fall long and are our latest Band of the Week.

Sports

After his stellar week eight performance in Nixon's win against MacArthur Franko Cruz wins our...

Player of the Week- Franko Cruz

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Rodrigo Mendoza
Nixon's Franko Cruz gets the job done for the Mustangs and is our latest Player of the Week.

Sports

United takes care of business, Nixon falls and plenty of hardware to hand out

Friday Football Fever; Week Nine (10/23)

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Ryan Bailey
It was a full night on the gridiron for our teams with the playoffs looming and the need for wins picking up steam.

Traffic

2 crashes block lanes at Laredo intersections

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Juan Puente
Police responded to two crashes that blocked lanes in both directions at one intersection and partially blocked lanes at another.

Local

Laredo veteran’s painting selected for statewide disability awareness poster

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Luis Enrique Vela
A Laredo Navy veteran’s painting has been selected to represent Texas statewide after he said art helped him manage his PTSD.

Politics

Webb County early voting turnout up 20%, official says

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Ariel Gomez
The first week of early voting is wrapping up, with some trends beginning to emerge.
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Laredo man arrested in invasive recording investigation
Laredo man arrested in invasive recording investigation

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Webb County early voting turnout up 20%, official says
Webb County early voting turnout up 20%, official says

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Paxton campaigns in Laredo ahead of midterm elections
Paxton campaigns in Laredo ahead of midterm elections

News

Laredo veteran’s painting selected for statewide disability awareness poster
Laredo veteran’s painting selected for statewide disability awareness poster

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Local

Webb County Attorney’s Office warns of rise in minors found with firearms

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Ruby Villarreal
The Webb County Attorney’s Office says it is seeing a growing number of cases involving minors found with firearms.

Local

Laredoan’s homemade costume leads to meeting with MrBeast

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Elena Stoica
A homemade Halloween costume built last year sent a Laredo family on a trip to North Carolina to meet YouTuber James Donaldson, known as MrBeast.

Traffic

Accident closes southbound lane at McPherson, International

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Juan Puente
An accident closed one southbound lane at McPherson Road and International Boulevard.

Arrests

Laredo man arrested in invasive recording investigation

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Juan Puente
Police arrested a 40-year-old hospital employee after investigating a report that he secretly recorded someone.

Politics

Webb County early voting totals climb past 17,000

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Bianka Martinez and Omar Anzaldua
The first week of early voting in Texas is nearing its end.

Arrests

Laredo man charged after throwing rocks at cars, officer

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By A.J. Juarez and Bianka Martinez
A Laredo man is facing a felony charge after police said he threw dirt and rocks at passing cars and a police officer.

News

No timeline for Laredo DoubleTree guests to reclaim belongings after fire

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Elena Stoica
Laredo DoubleTree guests still have no timeline for getting their belongings back after the fire.

Election Guide

Laredo mayoral candidates outline plans for first 100 days

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM CDT
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By Michelle James Thorpe
Five names are on the ballot for Laredo mayor, in a race drawing close attention this cycle.

News

19-year-old arrested in drive-by shooting that wounded 2 Laredo teens

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Kobe Arriaga and Marissa Rodríguez Limón
Laredo police arrested 19-year-old Omar Mariscal Hinojosa within hours after a drive-by shooting outside a south Laredo store left two teenagers wounded.

Local

DEA Take Back Day offers drug disposal sites in Laredo

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By A.J. Juarez
The DEA is hosting its National Take Back Day, giving residents a safe way to dispose of old or unused medication.

Halloween

El Metro hosts 5th annual Trunk or Treat Fest Friday

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Bianka Martinez
El Metro is holding its 5th annual Trunk or Treat Fest on Friday, Oct. 23.

Morning Show

Gateway Community Health Center to host breast cancer awareness talk

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Mindy Casso and Juan Puente
Gateway Community Health Center is launching a talk on breast cancer awareness, prevention and screening, according to David Vasquez from the center.

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Warm day/Next week Rain chances

Warm day/Next week Rain chances

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Yolanda Villarreal
Friday Forecast

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UISD police investigating after teen hit by car outside campus

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Ruby Villarreal
A United High School student was taken to a hospital after being hit by a car near the school’s entrance.

Local

Mayor confirms ATF agents in Laredo to assist with DoubleTree hotel investigation

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Elena Stoica
Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino confirmed ATF agents are in Laredo to assess damage at the site.

Election Guide

District 1 council seat among 4 up for election in Laredo

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM CDT
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By Luis Enrique Vela
District 1 voters will decide who represents South Laredo on the Laredo City Council for the next four years, with incumbent Gilbert Gonzalez seeking another term.

Weather

Thursday 7 Day Forecast

Clearing Skies Friday

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Richard Berler
Thursday 7 Day Forecast

Local

Man dies after five-vehicle crash in south Laredo

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Omar Anzaldua
A 61-year-old man has died after a multi-vehicle crash in south Laredo.

Breaking News

18-year-old driver dies after Shiloh crash

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By Ellie Bednarz
18-year-old driver dies after Shiloh crash

Community

Laredo police bring music, anti-crime lessons to UISD students

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By Ariel Gomez
The Laredo Police Department brought music and lessons on making smart choices to United ISD students, with help from McGruff the Crime Dog.

News

Laredo Medical Center hosts Frontline Family Fest to honor first responders

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 3:24 PM CDT
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By A.J. Juarez
Laredo Medical Center will host Laredo’s Frontline Family Fest this Saturday, a free community safety fair honoring first responders ahead of National First Responders Day.

Local

Laredo officials say children's hospital is needed, but path forward unclear

Laredo officials say children’s hospital is needed, but path forward unclear

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Emma Galle
Laredo officials say a children’s hospital is needed, but getting there won’t be easy.
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