Lifestyle
Laredo Raises Mobile Home Installation Permit Fees
City doubles fees and requires more documentation from property owners
Laredo Park Renamed to Honor Sister Rosemary Welsh
Community leaders and residents gathered to rename Las Blancas Park after the longtime advocate and missionary.
Laredo Students with Special Needs Celebrate Valentine's Day
Annual county-wide event brings together hundreds of students for dancing and fun
Health
Rally of Hope highlights suicide prevention in south Laredo
Local organizations and city officials gathered to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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.
Sports
Laredo Girls Basketball and St. Augustine Boys Head to Playoffs
Playoff schedules for Laredo's top high school basketball teams
LeaAnn Mendoza Makes History as Nixon Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
Becomes first female varsity assistant boys basketball coach in Laredo history
Nixon Mustangs win fifth straight district basketball title
Laredo high school team dominates Juarez-Lincoln in 91-47 victory
Crime
Man Found Dead in Laredo on Presidents Day
Police responded to a 'man down call' on Monday afternoon.
Massive Cocaine Bust at World Trade Bridge Before Valentine's Day
CBP officers seized over $6.8 million worth of cocaine hidden in a flower shipment
Massive Cocaine Seizure at Texas Border
Over 190,000 lethal doses of cocaine worth $6.8 million intercepted at Laredo Port of Entry
Politics
Cuellar Breaks with Democrats on DHS Funding, Voter ID Bill
The Texas congressman's moves come as he faces a tight re-election race against a Republican challenger.
Laredo Officials Raise Concerns Over Unannounced Immigrant Transfers
Lack of coordination with federal agencies strains local resources, public health
Laredo Offers Amnesty Program for Residents with Pending Court Cases
City aims to encourage voluntary compliance and resolve outstanding debts and legal violations.
