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Laredo supermarket evacuated after smell of burning

Laredo supermarket evacuated after smell of burning

Updated: 36 minutes ago
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By Emma Galle
A Target store at San Dario and Del Mar was evacuated around 4:11 p.m. after a smell of something burning, according to Laredo police.

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Three hurt in pickup truck, train collision in Jim Hogg County

Updated: 52 minutes ago
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By Ruby Villarreal
Three people were hurt when a pickup truck and a train collided in Jim Hogg County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Local

Councilman criticizes lack of updates after North Laredo water main break

Councilman criticizes lack of updates after North Laredo water main break

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Emma Galle
Councilman Dr. Tyler King said a bolt failed on a water main near International Boulevard and Shiloh Drive on Friday, Nov. 6, leaving some North Laredo residents without water overnight.

Band of the Week

Band of the Week: Martin Tigers

Band of the Week- Martin Tigers

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ryan Bailey
Band of the Week- Martin Tigers

Friday Football Fever: Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Michael Vigil

Player of the Week- Michael Vigil

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Rodrigo Mendoza
Player of the Week- Michael Vigil

Local

Martin, Nixon high schoolers welcome Sanchez-Ochoa students ahead of Hammer Bowl

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ruby Villarreal
Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary students arrived at school to cheers from Martin and Nixon high school groups ahead of the Hammer Bowl.

News

Mexican Consulate to offer passport, ID services Saturday

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Ruby Villarreal and Angie Bravo
The Mexican Consulate in Laredo will offer passport, consular identification card, and voter identification card services from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.

News

New Laredo center offers wellness resources for firefighters

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Marissa Rodríguez Limón and Ruby Villarreal
A wellness center offering physical and mental health resources for Laredo firefighters opened Friday, Nov. 6, next to the main fire station on Del Mar Boulevard.

Traffic

Water line break disrupts traffic near International, Orange Blossom

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Angie Bravo
Laredo police reported a water line break around 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, prompting the closure of the area between International and Orange Blossom and Shiloh until further notice.

News

CBP officer Eliomar Santos to serve 1 year in jail, DA’s office says

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alex Cano and Luis Enrique Vela
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Eliomar Santos was taken into custody and will serve one year in the Webb County Jail, followed by three years of probation, Webb County District Attorney Isidro Alaniz said.
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Local

Laredo council considers landlord registry to address substandard housing

Laredo council considers landlord registry to address substandard housing

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM CST
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By Emma Galle
Laredo city leaders are considering a landlord registry intended to address substandard housing. The program would cost nearly $1 million to run.

Community

Mercado Festival offers Mexican food, crafts and leather goods

Mercado Festival offers Mexican food, crafts and leather goods

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM CST
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By Emma Galle and Marissa Rodríguez Limón
The second Mercado Festival is bringing about 100 vendors from Mexico to the Gateway City.

News

Championship game ends with surprise proposal for Don Jose Gallego coach

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM CST
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By Michelle James Thorpe
Jessica Reynaga had more than a volleyball championship to celebrate this week when fellow coach Alvaro Arriaga proposed after her Gallego Lady Ligers team won its game at the Boys and Girls Club.

Arrests

Laredo jury convicts CBP officer on all four counts in assault case

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM CST
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By Luis Enrique Vela
A Laredo jury has found Customs and Border Protection officer Eliomar Santos guilty of assaulting a fellow officer and holding her against her will.

News

8-page document details investigation into Mayra Landeros’ death

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM CST
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By Elena Stoica
A search warrant affidavit details the investigation into the death of Mayra Landeros, who was stabbed on Oct. 28.

Digital Newsdesk Interviews

Ellie-Vated Conversations: Laredo Dating

Ellie-Vated Conversations: Laredo Dating

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM CST
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By Ellie Bednarz
Ellie-Vated Conversations: Laredo Dating

Breaking News

Truck on fire near home on East Gustavus, Laredo police report

Truck on fire near home on East Gustavus, Laredo police report

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 11:54 AM CST
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By Emma Galle
A truck is on fire close to a home near 3004 E. Gustavus, according to Laredo police.

Community

Downtown cathedral to host Mass honoring veterans and their families

Downtown cathedral to host Mass honoring veterans and their families

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM CST
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By Emma Galle
A red, white and blue Mass to honor veterans, their families and the people who sacrificed along with them will be held at the cathedral downtown, Dr. Julie Bazan said.

Community

Laredo A&M Mothers’ Club hosts bowling tournament for scholarship fund

Laredo A&M Mothers’ Club hosts bowling tournament for scholarship fund

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM CST
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By A.J. Juarez
The Laredo A&M Mothers’ Club is hosting a bowling tournament Saturday, Nov. 7, at Jett Bowl North that could help Laredo students pay for college at Texas A&M.

Arrests

2 charged with injury to a child after Laredo police investigate infant abuse report

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM CST
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By Emma Galle
Two people are facing charges of injury to a child after a Laredo Police Department investigation into a report of physical abuse of an infant, police said.

Community

Shakespeare Fest 2026 begins at TAMIU, open to public

Shakespeare Fest 2026 begins at TAMIU, open to public

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM CST
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By A.J. Juarez
Shakespeare Fest 2026 begins Friday, Nov. 6, at TAMIU and runs through Nov. 12. The public is invited.

Election Guide

El Cenizo, Rio Bravo mayors outline priorities for upcoming terms

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM CST
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By Luis Enrique Vela
Leaders in two small Webb County communities are preparing for their next four years in office, focusing on emergency services and municipal infrastructure.

Traffic

Three hospitalized after truck flips on side in central Laredo crash

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM CST
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By Omar Anzaldua
Three people were hospitalized, and central Laredo traffic was brought to a halt Thursday following a two-vehicle collision.

News

2 cases of New World screwworm confirmed in Starr, Zapata counties

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:04 PM CST
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By Angie Bravo
Two cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Starr and Zapata counties, according to state Sen. Judith Zaffirini.

Traffic

Vehicle overturns in 3-vehicle crash near North Meadow and Lane

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM CST
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By Angie Bravo
No injuries were reported after a three-vehicle crash left one vehicle overturned near North Meadow Avenue and Lane Street, according to the Laredo Police Department.

Local

After more than a decade on the bench, District Judge Monica Notzon prepares for retirement

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 7:17 PM CST
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By Ariel Gomez
The Laredo legal community gathered Thursday to honor 111th District Court Judge Monica Notzon as she prepares to step down from the bench.

Weather

Thursday 7 Day Forecast

Decent Rains Saturday Afternoon to Monday Morning.

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM CST
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By Richard Berler
Thursday 7 Day Forecast

Local

Three Points creek cleaned up after residents raise concerns

Three Points creek cleaned up after residents raise concerns

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM CST
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By Ariel Gomez and Marissa Rodríguez Limón
A creek in the Three Points neighborhood has been cleaned up after neighbors raised concerns about overgrown vegetation and trash.

Arrests

Laredo police investigate road-rage incident on Idylwood Lane; 2 men arrested

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM CST
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By Emma Galle
The Laredo Police Department is investigating a road-rage incident that involved a reported assault and a firearm in the 500 block of Idylwood Lane. Two men were arrested.

Crime

Laredo police investigate reported assault call in north Laredo

Laredo police investigate reported assault call in north Laredo

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Ariel Gomez and Marissa Rodríguez Limón
Laredo police investigators were seen in a north Laredo neighborhood Thursday, Nov. 5, following a reported assault call.

Election Guide

Laredo mayoral contest narrows to Trevino, Cigarroa ahead of December runoff

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Michelle James Thorpe
Laredo voters will return to the ballot box next month for a runoff between incumbent Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino and District 8 Councilmember Alyssa Cigarroa.

Local

Laredo Medical Mission offers free care daily through Nov. 9

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM CST
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By Emma Galle and Marissa Rodríguez Limón
Catholic Charities of Laredo and the Medical Missionaries of Divine Mercy are holding their 16th annual medical mission at San Luis Rey Church this week.

News

District 2 water line work could cause outages in South Laredo

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM CST
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By Ruby Villarreal
South Laredo residents and workers may experience low water pressure or complete outages starting Friday night as city utilities crews replace aging equipment.

Local

Laredo extends emergency declaration for DoubleTree Hotel through December

Laredo extends emergency declaration for DoubleTree Hotel through December

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM CST
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By Emma Galle and Elena Stoica
The Laredo City Council voted to extend the emergency declaration for the DoubleTree Hotel site as structural engineers work to stabilize the building after a massive October fire.

Arrests

Laredo man charged with felony after allegedly running over cyclist

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM CST
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By Angie Bravo
A 21-year-old driver was arrested after allegedly running over a bicyclist following a verbal altercation, according to the Laredo Police Department.

Arrests

28-year-old driver arrested on human smuggling charges after fleeing Laredo traffic stop

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM CST
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By Angie Bravo
A 28-year-old driver was arrested on four counts of human smuggling after fleeing a south Laredo traffic stop Wednesday night, according to the Laredo Police Department.

Breaking News

Fire alarm reported at LBJ

UISD announces early release for LBJ High School main campus

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM CST
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By Ellie Bednarz
UISD announces early release for LBJ High School main campus

Community

November Caminarte

Monarch mural unveiling and free concert at Casa Ortiz part of November event

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM CST
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By A.J. Juarez
Monarch mural unveiling and free concert at Casa Ortiz part of November event

Morning Show

LPD Blue Santa

Laredo police taking registrations for Blue Santa toy distribution

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM CST
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By Bianka Martinez
Laredo police taking registrations for Blue Santa toy distribution

Community

12th annual Catrina Festival returns this Saturday

12th annual Catrina Festival returns this Saturday

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 10:51 AM CST
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By Bianka Martinez and Mindy Casso
The 12th annual Catrina Festival will return to Laredo on Saturday, Nov. 7, with activities honoring loved ones who have passed away.

Election Guide

Nov 3 Election Coverage

KGNS Election Coverage: Key takeaways and results from the Nov. 3 midterms

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM CST
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By Ellie Bednarz
KGNS Election Coverage: Key takeaways and results from the Nov. 3 midterms

Election Guide

Laredo College Position 9 race heads to December runoff

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM CST
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By Luis Enrique Vela
Laredo voters will return to the polls next month after none of the three candidates in the Laredo College Board of Trustees Position 9 race secured a majority in Tuesday’s election.

News

Damaged gas line prompts warning in south Laredo neighborhoods

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM CST
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By Angie Bravo
Emergency crews responded to a damaged gas line near the Wright Ranch subdivision after reports of a strong odor, according to the Laredo Police Department.

Weather

Wednesday 7 Day Forecast

Shower Chances Return, Especially on Sunday

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM CST
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By Richard Berler
Wednesday 7 Day Forecast

Arrests

Yareli Sanchez

Driver arrested after stolen Corvette intercepted at international bridge

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Ellie Bednarz
Driver arrested after stolen Corvette intercepted at international bridge

Election Guide

Laredo voters react to historic Texas election results

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM CST
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By Marissa Rodríguez Limón and Elena Stoica
Campaign signs are coming down across Laredo, but conversations surrounding historic election results are just beginning as voters reflect on the changes they hope to see.

Election Guide

Rep. Henry Cuellar targets cost of living, outlines priorities after District 28 victory

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM CST
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By Michelle James Thorpe
Voters in Texas’ 28th Congressional District reelected incumbent Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar to another term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Election Guide

A statewide technology glitch at the Texas Department of Public Safety has delayed voter...

Rio Bravo unofficial final results in 2026 Midterm Elections

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM CST
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By Ellie Bednarz
Rio Bravo unofficial final results in 2026 Midterm Elections

Traffic

Roadwork underway on East San Pedro Street in District 4

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM CST
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By A.J. Juarez
Drivers traveling through District 4 can expect traffic slowdowns and delays due to ongoing roadway work along East San Pedro Street.

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: Meet Scrappy!

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM CST
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By Angie Bravo and A.J. Juarez
Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) is looking for a forever home for Scrappy, a 3-month-old terrier mix.
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