Sports
Martin boys, Lady Mustangs win bi-district soccer titles
The Tigers and Lady Mustangs advance in the UIL soccer playoffs
United South, Cigarroa Face Off Against United, Martin in Laredo Baseball Rivalries
Two Laredo vs. Laredo district matchups highlight the week's baseball action.
PEG Energy Stadium to Host Solar Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
South Texas teams to compete in 7-on-7 matches across multiple age divisions
Lifestyle
Martin High School Honors Distinguished Alumni at 2026 Tiger Legends Ceremony
Students introduce honorees as generations unite to celebrate legacy and inspiration
Pi Day Deals Offer Discounted Pies and Pizzas on March 14
Restaurants and chains across the country are celebrating Pi Day with special offers on pizza, dessert pies, and more.
Bliss Fit Studio Hosts Free Yoga Event at Laredo's North Central Park
The studio invites residents to enjoy gentle or power flow options in a welcoming outdoor setting.
Weather
Laredo Faces Fire Weather Warning, Dramatic Temperature Drop
National Weather Service issues red flag warning as Laredo braces for 35-degree temperature plunge
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
Crime
CBP Seizes $990K in Meth Hidden in Buckets at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
Over 100 pounds of methamphetamine found during vehicle inspection at Texas border crossing
Dozens of Live Pythons Found in Truck Crossing Mexican Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncover shocking discovery at Texas-Mexico border crossing.
Contractor Arrested for Abandoning Downtown Laredo Remodeling Job After Taking $19K
The 49-year-old contractor faces charges of deceptive trade practices after allegedly leaving the project unfinished.
Politics
Migrant Children Held Beyond Legal Limits at Texas Detention Center
Court filings reveal ongoing issues at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, including inadequate care and prolonged detention.
DACA Recipient Detained by ICE While Visiting Newborn Daughter in NICU
Juan Chavez Velasco was arrested while on his way to deliver milk to his premature infant in the hospital
Incumbent Wawi Tijerina Leads Webb County Precinct 2 Race Through Early Voting
Official totals pending, but Tijerina holds commanding lead over challengers Priscilla Arispe and Gigi Rodriguez.
