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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

City of Laredo Honors Community Leaders, Students, and Organizations During City Council Meeting

Courtesy Ricardo Uvalle, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño and the Laredo City Council recognized a number of outstanding individuals, organizations, and teams during the regular City Council meeting held on Monday, March 16, 2026, celebrating their achievements, service, and contributions to the community. Mayor Dr. Treviño presented the

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City of Laredo and Council Member for District 4 to Host “Roll into Spring: Bike Cruise” Event

Courtesy Brenda Camacho, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo and District 4 Council Member Ricardo “Rick” Garza invite the community to celebrate the arrival of spring at the “Roll into Spring: Bike Cruise” event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Arturo N. Benavides Sr. Memorial Park. Families are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors while

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Laredo Fire Department Announces Activation of New Fire Engine 16 and Ambulance

Courtesy Hernan Martinez, LAREDO, TX — The Laredo Fire Department is proud to announce the official activation of Fire Engine 16 and Ambulance, two new frontline emergency response units that will enhance the department’s ability to protect and serve the residents of Laredo. The addition of these vehicles represents the City of Laredo’s continued investment

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CBP officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry intercept multiple fugitives wanted for homicide and sex-related offenses

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to ports of entry within the Laredo Field Office area of responsibility this week apprehended multiple individuals wanted on outstanding felony warrants for homicide and a variety of sex-related offenses. On Feb. 27, CBP officers at Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge referred

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Laredo Fire Department Statement on Fire Fighters Arrest

Courtesy Hernand Martinez, Laredo, TX – The Laredo Fire Department is aware of an incident involving two off-duty members of the department that occurred during the early morning hours of March 11, 2026. The department takes matters involving the conduct of its personnel seriously. Both employees have been placed on administrative assignment pending an internal

Laredo College Updates

Laredo College Announces Closures, Promotes Student Safety Ahead of Spring Break

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo College is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its students during the upcoming holiday. The college will be closed from March 9 through March 13 for spring break. As part of its ongoing efforts to educate students about safety, multiple departments participated in the annual “Safe and Sober”

ENTERTAINMENT

For the Best Selection of Liquor in South Laredo Visit Big Jim’s Discount Liquor Store

(Laredo, Texas)- Big Jim’s Discount Liquor has been a main stay in the local liquor industry for years counting on two locations to serve the South Laredo area. Big Jim’s has the lowest possible prices available with a huge selection of liquor and ready to drink cocktails that are perfect for this Spring Break season.

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Suspect Captured at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Brigette Garay, (Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that Victor Hugo Barajas-Padilla who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact, a Second-Degree felony has been captured. The warrant was issued almost ten years ago, on April 19, 2016 when Barajas-Padilla absconded from the 406th District Court of

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Big Jim’s Discount Liquor is Fully Stocked with All Your Favorite Liquor for Spring Break

Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas)- The Big Jim’s Discount Liquor Stores in South Laredo are fully stocked with all your favorite liquor, beer, and ready to drink cocktails for your spring break getaways. If you are near Guadalupe Street stop by the Big Jim’s location at 2304 Guadalupe across the street from McDonalds if you

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City of Laredo Delegation Advocates for Federal Support During Last Day in Washington, D.C.

Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo delegation continued its federal advocacy efforts in the nation’s capital, engaging in strategic meetings with federal agencies and international partners to advance economic development, workforce opportunities, environmental restoration, trade facilitation, and support for local industries that directly impact the Laredo community. Led by Mayor Dr.

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City of Laredo Delegation Advocates for Federal Support During Day One in Washington, D.C.

Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo delegation began its federal legislative meetings Monday, March 2, 2026 in the nation’s capital, engaging with congressional offices and federal agencies to advance priorities that directly impact the local community, including infrastructure, trade, workforce development, innovation, and public health. Each year, the City of Laredo

Laredo College Updates

Laredo College Partners with TAMUK, Other Regional Colleges for Javelina Engineering Academies

Courtesy Joana Santillana, Laredo, Tx- Citing reasons such as clarity, alignment and shared responsibility to aspiring young engineers in the region, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) agreed to partnerships with Laredo College, Coastal Bend College and Victoria College that would establish Javelina Engineering Academies (JEA) at their respective colleges during a Memorandum of Understanding signing this