Alexander Seniors Break Multiple Track Records in San Antonio
Esteban Avena and Rickey Carson set new program bests in sprints and hurdles
UISD Considers Closing 5 Elementary Schools
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Calton Road near I-35
Health
Relay for Life of Webb County Wins Major American Cancer Society Award
Local event named 2025 South Texas Event of the Year for growth in participation, fundraising, and community engagement.

Gateway Health Expands with New Clinics in Laredo
New pediatric and northwest clinics aim to improve access to comprehensive healthcare services.
Laredo Health Groups Demand Public Workshop on Smoking Ordinance Change
Proposed amendment could weaken 19-year-old law prohibiting smoking in public places
Sports
Alexander Bulldogs rout LBJ Wolves in district rematch
The Bulldogs dominated the Wolves 81-46 in a District 30-6A basketball game.

UIL District Realignment Impacts Laredo Football Teams
Laredo's high school football teams face changes in district assignments and playoff matchups.
Laredo's Golf Courses Offer Rich History and Modern Amenities
The trio of courses in the Texas city feature acclaimed designs, scenic settings, and amenities for all golfers.
Lifestyle
Free Taxi Rides Offered on Super Bowl Sunday in Laredo
Webb County District Attorney's Office launches 17th annual 'Make the Right Call' initiative to prevent impaired driving

Historic Hamilton Hotel in Laredo Being Restored as Southern Hotel Apartments
The Victorian-era structure is undergoing renovations to preserve its historic character.
Crews Work to Repair Major Water Line Break in Laredo
Disruptions impact East Side neighborhoods as repairs continue
Politics
Trump Administration Quietly Continues 'Catch and Release' Policy
Immigrants being released from detention centers and dropped off in border towns with no support

Migrant Families Released to Laredo Without Federal Aid
Congressman Cuellar says families are being transported from detention centers to Laredo, leaving local nonprofits to provide aid without federal support.
Migrant Families Released to Laredo Without Federal Aid
Congressman Cuellar questions DHS after learning of releases from Dilley detention center
Crime
Man Wanted for Incest Charge Involving Minor Arrested at Laredo Border Crossing
CBP apprehended the 60-year-old Louisiana man on an outstanding felony warrant as he tried to enter the U.S. from Mexico.

Laredo Police Arrest One, Seek Two Others in $300,000 Elderly Financial Abuse Case
Suspects allegedly withdrew funds from elderly man's account without authorization
Mexican National Sentenced to 51 Months for Fentanyl, Cocaine Smuggling at Laredo Border
Erik Villegas-Cusi pleaded guilty to conspiring to import controlled substances through a hidden compartment in his vehicle.