by The Local Wire
Laredo officials are investigating a serious crash near Meadow and Barrios that caused power outages and involved a vehicle suspended from utility wires. A Laredo man received over 22 years in prison for cocaine trafficking, while a Nevada truck driver faces 20 counts of human smuggling in South Texas.
Laredo authorities investigate a man's death near Lake Casa Blanca pier and a pedestrian fatality on I-35, while a Laredo man receives a sentence for a $1 million cocaine conspiracy. Private schools in Laredo see rising enrollment as Texas TEFA awards are distributed, influencing local education funding debates.
Laredo police and Workforce Solutions are hosting a law enforcement career workshop to boost public safety recruitment. The city's mayor also announced plans to expand pediatric healthcare access in underserved areas.
Laredo police arrested a man after he assaulted his girlfriend and impeded her breathing, leading to his immediate detention. A coalition also filed a complaint against three United ISD board members over alleged misconduct and mismanagement, with a public hearing set for early June.
Laredo police arrested a city employee on child pornography charges, while Border Patrol detained a 75-year-old man with 15 kg of cocaine and ketamine in Laredo. A rollover crash on I-35 injured at least one person and led to a drug arrest, with officials also investigating a deadly boxcar incident involving hazardous materials.
Laredo authorities intercepted a 75-year-old driver at the Laredo bridge with over $455,000 in cocaine and ketamine, while a man was arrested for breaking windows and forcibly entering a downtown business. A separate arrest was made for a man who allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened her family, as Laredo faces ongoing challenges with cross-border drug trafficking and human smuggling.
Laredo — Ken Paxton's narrow win in the Texas Senate runoff and the arrest of a photographer for failing to deliver quinceañera photos are key local stories today. Authorities also discovered 20 migrants hidden in a truck in Webb County, highlighting ongoing border security challenges.
Laredo residents are urged to stay alert after a 17-year-old male was killed in a hit-and-run collision near Highway 59 and San Miguel Street. The city also continues its boil water advisory, with some areas still requiring boiled water and free bottled water available at local grocery stores and community centers.
Laredo officials warn of a failing mental health response system and call for long-term solutions after a crisis situation highlighted by Laredo Police Department. A child welfare case involving unsafe living conditions in a local home has sparked community concerns and investigations.
Laredo officials issue a partial boil notice due to water treatment facility maintenance, urging residents to use bottled water and visit free distribution sites. Six migrants found dead in a sealed train car near the border led to an arrest, with authorities seeking public input as they investigate the incident.