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Cigarroa faces tough road test at Mission Veterans Memoria

Cigarroa opens district play with a tough road matchup against Mission Veterans Memorial as the Toros look to build on their early-season growth.

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Shortage of specialists persists as Webb County cervical cancer rate remains high

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County has Texas’ highest cervical cancer rate, according to a 2023 state health report. Three years later, health care resources remain limited for cancer patients in Laredo, including those battling gynecological cancers. OB-GYN Dr. Liz Millan said she diagnoses one to three patients a...

Webb County, TX · 09-22

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Laredo approves 5-year police contract with pay raises to boost retention

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council approved a five-year contract to address a staffing shortage within the police department. The department is short nearly 80 officers, with 498 of its 575 authorized positions currently filled. City leaders said raising base pay is intended to curb burnout and prevent turnover to competing agencies.

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Three west Laredo streets to see paving work through October

Residents and commuters should expect traffic disruptions as paving work continues on three west Laredo streets near Leyendecker Elementary through early October. Here's what motorists should expect.

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Webb County Tax Assessor’s office works through ticket-matching backlog

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County’s Scofflaw Program has blocked vehicle registration renewals for drivers with unpaid fines since June, but an overwhelming backlog forces staff to match tickets to accounts in real time. The Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office has manually linked only about 5,000 accounts out of...

Webb County, TX · 09-24

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City to discuss future of Matias de Llano Elementary with school district

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council has directed staff to begin formal talks with United ISD about the vacant Matias de Llano Elementary School. The direction follows a proposal from District 6 Councilmember Dr. Tyler King to give the former school a new purpose, first reported on Monday, Sept. 21.

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Laredo women’s running club builds community one mile at a time

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Before the city wakes up, a group of women has already logged its first miles of the day. Every Wednesday at 5:15 a.m., they gather at Krueger Field Park for the Run Mama Run Club. Karla Villarreal founded the club in May 2026 to create a...

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Laredo leaders consider moving up water recycling projects to combat drought

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Severe drought is prompting Laredo leaders to look into speeding up water reclamation strategies nearly a decade ahead of schedule. Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino presented the proposal to the Laredo City Council on Monday, Sept. 21, urging officials to advance water recycling measures originally planned for 2033.

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TxDOT marks Child Passenger Safety Week with free car seat inspections

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Transportation is asking drivers to properly secure young passengers as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week. Officials recognized the week with a ceremony reminding drivers and parents to properly secure young passengers. Officials said child passenger safety continues to be a...

Laredo, TX · 09-24

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OPINION: Four International Bridges and No. 1 Inland Port Have Not Eliminated Poverty in Webb County, Lesson for Maverick County

LAREDO, Texas — Webb County stands as one of the most important international trade gateways in the United States and North America, supported by four vehicular international bridges, extensive highway networks, customs facilities, warehouses, trucking companies and other infrastructure designed to move billions of dollars in commerce across the border. It also has powerful political leaders in local, county, state, and federal government levels.

Webb County, TX · 09-21

Laredo Morning Times

City outlines $1.5M North Laredo Water Pressure Continuity Plan

The city of Laredo says its $1.5 million North Laredo Water Pressure Continuity Plan will improve monitoring, response times and communication as aging water infrastructure is replaced.

Laredo Morning Times

District VII to host Laredo's fourth water, infrastructure town hall

The City of Laredo's latest town hall will give District VII residents an opportunity to discuss water, infrastructure and upcoming projects with city officials.

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Municipal Court to offer extended hours for warrant resolution

The Laredo Municipal Court will offer extended hours for one day in October, giving residents additional time to address pending cases and participate in the Warrant Forgiveness Program.

Laredo Morning Times

By the numbers: Abstracts of judgment; state and federal tax liens

The Laredo Morning Times features a summary and limited display of public records and legal filings with information obtained from the City of Laredo and Webb County on a weekly basis.

Laredo Morning Times

Flock funding vote could go before Laredo residents

Laredo officials are preparing for a potential public vote on Flock camera funding if state support remains unavailable.

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Cigarroa announces re-election campaign for District 3

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - District 3 Councilmember Melissa Cigarroa has announced her re-election campaign, seeking to serve another term as the district’s representative. Cigarroa called serving on the City Council the honor of her life. She said the experience has shown her there are no easy answers to the city’s challenges.

Laredo, TX · 09-21

Laredo Morning Times

Nine Laredo Public Health employees earn national disease intervention certification

Nine Laredo Public Health employees earned a national disease intervention certification to strengthen outbreak response, surveillance and emergency preparedness.

Laredo, TX · 09-21

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Closed elementary school could become community rec center

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A closed United ISD elementary school could get a second life as a community hub. On Monday, Sept. 21, city leaders will discuss early steps to possibly turn Matias De Llano Elementary into a recreation center. District 6 Council Member Dr. Tyler King said his district...

Laredo, TX · 09-21

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Police open new Mental Evaluation Outreach Unit headquarters

The Laredo Police Department has opened a new headquarters for its Mental Evaluation Outreach Unit, expanding partnerships aimed at connecting people in crisis with behavioral health services.

Laredo, TX · 09-20

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Perez Elementary students return to campus after AC repairs

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Students at Perez Elementary are back in their classrooms after air conditioning issues forced them off campus last week. More than 600 students were temporarily relocated to the former Amparo Gutierrez campus while crews worked to fix the chillers. A United ISD spokesperson confirmed students and...