Laredo Teen Arrested on Six Smuggling Counts Near U.S. 83
A Laredo teenager faces six smuggling-related counts after a traffic stop near U.S. 83. The arrest was reported Aug. 3; no next court date was identified.
Laredo, TX
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Laredo Scheduled Flood Update and After-Action Report for July 27
Laredo scheduled a mayoral flood emergency briefing and after-action report for July 27, with a City Council meeting set for later that day.
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Laredo’s World Trade Bridge expansion gets $25 million federal grant
A $25 million federal BUILD grant advances Laredo’s proposed World Trade Bridge expansion, but environmental review, right-of-way work, additional funding and construction approvals remain ahead.
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Laredo’s 24-Hour World Trade Bridge Survey Deadline Has Passed. What Happens Next?
A joint CBP-Mexico survey on possible round-the-clock World Trade Bridge operations closed August 2, but Laredo’s commercial crossing hours have not changed.
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West Nile Virus Found in Laredo Mosquito Sample; No Human Cases Reported
A mosquito pool near the 5100 block of East Saunders Street tested positive for West Nile virus. The latest cited Texas report lists no human cases in Webb County, while Laredo continues surveillance and targeted control.
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Laredo Gas Slips to $3.556 as Diesel Edges Up to $4.892
AAA’s July 31 Laredo check puts regular gas at $3.556 and diesel at $4.892, with gas falling weekly while diesel remains far above last year.
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Laredo seeks federal review after flood-displaced buoys disrupt bridge traffic
Laredo officials seek federal review and new safeguards after Rio Grande flooding pushed buoy sections toward international bridges and delayed trade traffic.
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USMCA review adds uncertainty for Laredo trade economy
Laredo businesses are facing fresh uncertainty after Washington said it won’t renew USMCA in its current form, even as the pact stays in force.
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Laredo issues animal health advisory after nearby screwworm case
After a nearby Nuevo Laredo screwworm case, Laredo officials are inspecting stray animals more closely and urging pet owners to check wounds.
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Laredo council to weigh $3.15 million lead-hazard housing grant as city highlights local housing aid
Laredo TX – City Council is weighing a $3.15 million HUD lead-hazard housing grant and up to $250,000 in local match, with more details still to come.
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Downtown Hub Funding, Labor Shortages, and Housing Push Shape Laredo’s Week
Laredo, TX – April 3, 2026 – Federal funds for a downtown hub, labor shortages in construction, and housing projects are driving local policy talks.
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City Budget Priorities, Housing Debate and Border Mobility Projects in Focus
Laredo, TX – April 1, 2026 – City budget planning, housing pressures and long-term mobility projects are shaping local policy talks this week.
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Water Rates, Border Trade Growth and Early Voting Lead Laredo’s Week in Policy News
Laredo, TX – March 31, 2026 – City leaders weigh water rate changes, border trade data climbs, and early voting turnout rises ahead of key races.
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City Advances Sports Funding, Border Trade Data Rises, Water Upgrades Reviewed
Laredo, TX – March 30, 2026 – City advances sports complex funding, border trade data climbs, and council reviews water infrastructure upgrades.
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Bridge Traffic, City Budget Planning, and Spring Events Drive Laredo’s Local Agenda
Laredo, TX – March 29, 2026 – Bridge traffic data, early budget talks, and major spring events are shaping local policy, planning, and economic outlook.
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MPO Advances Outer Loop Plans, Housing Authority Reviews Budget, TxDOT Highlights 2026 Projects
Laredo, TX – March 28, 2026 – Regional planners advance loop projects, housing officials review budgets, and TxDOT outlines 2026 road funding.
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Budget Talks, Port Traffic Gains, and Housing Permits Lead Laredo’s Week
Laredo, TX – March 27, 2026 – City leaders weigh budget shifts, port traffic data rises, and new housing permits signal steady growth.
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Laredo City Council Meets This Week as Infrastructure Plan Guides 2026 Spending
Laredo, TX – March 26, 2026 – City leaders met this week as major infrastructure, utilities and port projects remain central to Laredo’s 2026 agenda.
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Border Drug Bust, Highway Crash and Spring Events Lead Laredo Headlines
Laredo, TX – March 25, 2026 – A major cocaine seizure, a deadly Highway 83 crash and upcoming spring festivals lead local headlines this week.
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Cocaine Bust, Crash Investigation and Spring Events Lead Laredo Headlines
Laredo, TX – March 22, 2026 – A major cocaine seizure, a deadly motorcycle crash on Highway 83, and spring festivals are topping local headlines this weekend.
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Laredo Morning Brief: Border Drug Bust, Crash Tragedy, and Spring Events Ahead
Laredo, TX – March 21, 2026 – A major cocaine seizure, a deadly Highway 83 crash, and upcoming spring events lead today’s local headlines.
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Cocaine Bust, Fatal Crash, and New Sports Complex Lead Laredo Headlines
Laredo, TX – March 17, 2026 – Border agents seize $6.8M in cocaine, a deadly crash on Highway 83, and a new sports complex opens in South Laredo.