Local News for Laredo, Texas

CBP officers seize heroin meth and marijuana

Federal agents seized over half a million dollars worth of illegal narcotics at a Laredo port of entry during two separate incidents. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

Mines Road accident sends woman and child to the hospital

Laredo police have closed off the area due to a car accident on 13600 block of FM 1472. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

Thunderstorm causes series of power outages around town

According to the Laredo Police Department, power is out in the International and Bob Bullock area. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

Social media user impersonates Telemundo Laredo employee while making offensive remarks

Telemundo Laredo has received reports saying that a social media user who claims to be an editor at Telemundo Laredo is making derogatory comments online. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

City of Laredo: As of 5/29 at …

As of 5/29 at 12pm – 5,122 people have been tested; 540 are positive cases; 3,751 are negative; 831 are pending results; 370 have recovered; 19 have passed, and 17 are hospitalized. For more information visit, #COVID19Update #CityofLaredo #HolaLaredo Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Nuevo Laredo continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases

The death toll relating to the coronavirus continues to rise in Nuevo Laredo. As of Thursday, 110 cases have been reported along with 17 deaths. As for the State of Tamaulipas, there are over 1,600 cases of confirmed positive cases. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

Nuevo Laredo mayor discusses COVID-19 restrictions

Nuevo Laredo officials are planning on citing people who do not comply with health restrictions in order to decrease the spread of COVID-19. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

String of “sextortion” cases on the rise

The Laredo Police Department is reporting a rise of “sextortion” cases, which is the act of extorting a victim after they share intimate sexual content. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

Stray cats relocated to shelters outside of Laredo

Since January, over 400 stray cats and kittens have been transported to areas outside of Laredo to be rescued. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

Historic hotel in Catarina catches fire

A century-old historic hotel off Highway 83 in Catarina, about an hour northwest of Laredo, caught fire around midnight Monday. The result is a total loss, said Dimmit County Fire Chief Alonso Carmona. All that remains of the Palm Suite and Inn are the walls – everything inside is gone. There were no occupants at READ MORE.

Border Patrol seizes narcotics near the river

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station helped keep Laredo safe by seizing a narcotics bundle near the Rio Grande River banks in south Laredo. The incident occurred during the mid-morning of May 27, when agents, while conducting their patrol duties along the riverbanks, encountered an abandoned Tupperware container with a bundle READ MORE.

Accident reported at Loop 20 and International

An accident in north Laredo is causing traffic delays near International. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

Arndt Elementary holds drive-thru parade

Laredo’s Arndt Elementary School held a drive-thru parade for all students and their parents on Thursday. The event gave students a chance to say goodbye to their teachers, coaches, counselors and other staff before the start of summer. “We have a strong sense of community at Arndt Elementary, so we want our students to know READ MORE.

City of Laredo: As of 12pm on …

As of 12pm on May 28 – 4,860 people have been tested; 535 are positive cases; 3,606 are negative; 719 are pending results; 348 have recovered; 19 have passed, and 16 are hospitalized. For more information, visit #COVID19Update #CityofLaredo Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

City of Laredo: The City of Laredo …

The City of Laredo Health Department will continue the COVID-19 mobile testing in the Laredo community. Testing will be on Wednesday, June 3 from 9am to 11am at Slaughter Park 202 N Stone Ave, Laredo, Texas, 78040. #COVID19Test #CityofLaredo #LaredoHealthU Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Laredo Police Department: Please remove guns from …

Please remove guns from your car One way to ensure that guns don’t end up in the wrong hands is by being a responsible gun owner. 1 gun stolen is 1 too many. #anddontforgettolockyourcar Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

City Extends Emergency Order Until June 30Th

The extension of the city’s emergency order may make Laredo eligible for more state and federal funding.Although Texas is slowly reopening their economy, Governor Abbott extended the state’s emergency proclamation on May 12th. Laredo city council members decided to continue their order until June 30th. City leaders say this won’t interfere with the governor’s orders. READ MORE.

City fighting for more federal funding

City Council feels that the state is devaluing the residents of Laredo, after finding out the amount of reimbursement money they’ll be receiving from the federal government. Read the rest of the article on kgns.tv READ MORE.

Laredo DWI Court holds graduation in virtual courtroom

Judge Victor Villarreal presided over the May DWI Court Virtual Graduation on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Fourteen graduates successfully completed all the DWI Court program terms and conditions. Program conditions include: Individual and group counseling sessions for substance abuse; DWI Classes; AA meetings; Community service; and abstinence from illegal drugs and alcohol. “The graduation ceremony READ MORE.

Man saved, power outages reported during Zapata storm

U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued a man from his vehicle as it drifted and was partially submerged in high waters in Zapata County, authorities said. The incident unfolded early Tuesday, when agents said they experienced “heavy rain and tornado-like high winds” causing downed power lines. Agents monitoring the area for potential hazards came across a READ MORE.