Sports
Laredo's top track, field athletes set to clash at Border Olympics
The two-day Border Olympics track and field meet is set for March 6-7 at UISD's Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex.
WWE Raw Coming to Laredo, Roxanne Perez Hometown Return Possible
Local star Roxanne Perez could make her first nationally-televised appearance at Sames Auto Arena.
LBJ Wolves and Nixon Mustangs Claim Carrizo Springs Meet Titles
LBJ boys and Nixon girls teams dominate their respective competitions
Lifestyle
Laredo Area Community Foundation Opens Scholarship Cycle
12 scholarship opportunities available to high school seniors and qualifying students in Webb, Zapata and La Salle counties
Mexican Cultural Institute to Host Third Annual Spanish Spelling Bee
Sixth graders across five counties invited to compete in all-Spanish spelling competition
Laredo Police Officers Advocate for Mother-Daughter Dogs at Risk of Euthanasia
Cherry and Blossom face deadline to be adopted or face euthanasia at local animal shelter
Health
El Cenizo Hosts Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
Rabies shots and other vaccines offered at discounted rates for local residents
LMZHLaredo Medical Sports Clinic: Your Guide to Peak Performance
Comprehensive sports medicine services for athletes and active individuals in Laredo, Texas
Laredo Suicide Prevention Committee Reports First Death of 2026
Committee reviews January data showing one suicide and multiple crisis calls, underscoring continued efforts to expand mental health support.
Weather
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to End Laredo's Dry Spell
Forecasts project over an inch of rain in Laredo from Saturday through Tuesday, ending a monthslong drought.
Water Main Break Disrupts Service in Mines Area Near Fasken
Residents report loss of water as city crews work to repair the issue
Texas Braces for Potential Historic February Heat as Northeast Faces More Snow
While the Northeast prepares for another winter storm, parts of Texas could see temperatures top 100 degrees this week.
Crime
Laredo PD Launches Aggressive Recruitment Push
Department aims to maintain staffing levels as 18 officers expected to leave by mid-spring.
C8 Corvette Driver Caught Smuggling 44 Handguns Into Mexico: CBP
The sports car was loaded with firearms and magazines when stopped at the border.
Laredo Man Cited for Pointing Laser at Police Drone
Incident raises concerns about safety risks of interfering with law enforcement aircraft.
