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Webb County considers proposal to use Social Security numbers to confirm deceased voters

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County leaders want to make sure voter rolls are accurate and no one votes in the name of someone who has died. Webb County Precinct 3 Commissioner John Galo wants county agencies to share more data to clean up the voter registry and distinguish voters who have died from living voters with similar names.

Webb County, TX · 24d

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Pushback grows over buoys near Bridge 2 in Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Calls to pause the buoy project in the Rio Grande near Bridge 2 are growing, with Laredo leaders, advocacy groups, and river visitors urging federal officials to halt installation. After months stuck at home sick, Daniel Montes — who has lived in downtown Laredo for nearly...

Laredo, TX · 24d

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Casa Blanca property deal heads toward closing

Webb County is moving closer to purchasing the Casa Blanca properties as leaders consider a survey needed before the scheduled Oct. 15 closing.

Webb County, TX · 26d

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‘Journey’ brings deportation story filmed in Laredo back to hometown screen

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - “Journey,” now screening in Laredo where it was filmed, follows Roberto, a Laredo college student deported to a country he barely knows. Roberto, the main character, grew up in Laredo, does not speak Spanish, and is undocumented before being sent to Mexico by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is deported while looking for a job in the U.S. to support his pregnant girlfriend.

Laredo, TX · 24d

Laredo Morning Times

Mayor requests assessment of Canizales Boxing Gym

The city is evaluating the Canizales Boxing Gym for health and safety issues, with repairs planned if deficiencies are identified.

Laredo, TX · 26d

Laredo Morning Times

District VI to experience temporary water interruption

District VI residents and businesses may experience a temporary water service interruption Tuesday as crews complete fire line connections near Bob Bullock Boulevard.

Laredo, TX · 26d

Laredo Morning Times

Veterans Appreciation Night returning with concert, bull riding at 1848 Event Center

Veterans Appreciation Night returns in November with professional bull riding, live music and free admission for veterans at the LIFE Fairgrounds.

Webb County, TX · 24d

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Buoys reinstalled along Laredo riverbank draw objections

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More buoys continue to appear along the riverbank, with markers seen going north and south of both Bridge 2 and Colombia over the last few days. Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said over the weekend that witnessing the reinstallation of the buoy barrier system was a sad day in the community’s history.

Laredo, TX · 25d

Laredo Morning Times

State Rep. Richard Raymond addresses pulling out pistol during hearing

State Rep. Richard Raymond of Laredo explained why he pulled out a pistol during a Texas House hearing, recalling a past threat and concerns about prosecutors.

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Laredo Morning Times

Fall round of free bulky trash collection continues with District III

Laredo continues its fall round of free bulky trash collection Monday for residents of District III.

Laredo, TX · 25d

Laredo Morning Times

City announces Founder's Day closures, modified service schedules

City of Laredo administrative offices will close in observance of Founder's Day, while select departments, transit and other services will operate on modified or regular schedules.

Laredo, TX · 27d

Laredo Morning Times

Florist sues for DoubleTree hotel fire, seeks over $1 million in damages

A florist is suing the owner of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel and seeking over $1 million in damages, alleging negligence related to Wednesday's fire.

Laredo, TX · 28d

Laredo Morning Times

City approves $11.1M DOJ grant application for LPD

The Laredo Police Department is seeking an $11.1 million federal grant to expand drone operations, technology and victim services.

Laredo, TX · 27d

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Laredo announces holiday schedule changes for city services

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo announced schedule changes to city services for the upcoming holiday weekend. City administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12. All services will resume Tuesday. The landfill will operate regular hours with regular garbage pickup. Lawn-clipping and branch collection will not take...

Laredo, TX · 28d

Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Public Libraries announces more than 40 October events

From Halloween celebrations and storytimes to book clubs and craft workshops, the Laredo Public Library System is offering more than 40 free programs across its five branches this October.

Laredo, TX · 27d

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Drilling near Downtown Laredo prompts questions

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Drilling in the Rio Grande near downtown Laredo is prompting questions. Cameras captured workers near Bridge 2 around noon on Thursday, Oct. 8. Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said the city was told the work will anchor marker buoys, like those near Father McNaboe Park. The city...

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Verbal confrontation follows District II candidate forum

A verbal dispute involving supporters followed a District II City Council candidate forum outside Laredo City Hall.

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Veteran organizations turn Laredo armory into supply hub for displaced soldiers

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than a dozen veteran groups and other organizations brought supplies to a Laredo armory within 24 hours after a hotel fire displaced 67 active-duty service members on a border mission. The groups turned the Texas National Guard armory into a supply hub. 22-Zero, a national...

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DoubleTree hotel fire raises stability, alarm concerns

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - There are new concerns about the future of the DoubleTree Hotel following a fire. Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said officials are still trying to determine whether the building is stable or will need to be demolished. Trevino said officials are also investigating reports that the hotel’s...