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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...

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Laredo raises water, sewer rates

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo water and sewer rates increased on Oct. 1. For most homes using up to 2,000 gallons, the new starting price is $14.80 for water plus $15.71 for sewer. That baseline applies even to customers who use less than 2,000 gallons, according to the city. The...

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Haynes Recreation Center reopens after sheltering hotel fire evacuees

Haynes Recreation Center has reopened after temporarily housing guests displaced by Wednesday morning's fire at the DoubleTree by Hilton Laredo.

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Unsung History: Blas Castañeda Recounts the Public-Private Push Behind Laredo's Camp Huisache

LAREDO, Texas — For thousands of South Texas youth, Camp Huisache is a 30-acre haven located near Lake Casa Blanca on State Representative Henry Cuellar Roadway. Featuring program shelters, six campsites, and a 10,000-square-foot administration conference center that houses the Aztec Service Center, the facility offers local scouts a permanent venue for archery, hiking, fishing, and outdoor leadership.

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Gonzalez emphasizes water and public safety in forum

Gilbert Gonzalez discussed water, public safety and future projects while participating in a District I candidate forum.

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Food Town Laredo unveils October calendar celebrating food, culture

Food Town Laredo has unveiled its October calendar featuring cooking demonstrations, community talks, a film festival, farmers market and family-friendly events.

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El Azteca residents raise concerns about border wall, buoy project

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Residents of El Azteca are raising concerns after stakes appeared near neighborhood parks and green spaces, marking locations they believe a border wall project could affect. Jose Julio Ortiz, a neighborhood resident, said the wall could block Water Street and take away property. He also said...

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6 candidates set for District 8 special election ballot

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Six candidates are running in the District 8 special election after a filing deadline solidified the candidate field. The city secretary said the next step is to draw the order of the candidates on the special election ballot. The ballot drawing will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, at City Hall chambers at 1 p.m.

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New chiller marks progress at Hamilton Senior Apartments

Hamilton Senior Apartments received a new chiller as the city continues addressing long-standing HVAC and infrastructure needs.

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Latinos emerge as influential voting bloc for midterm elections

WASHINGTON — For generations, South Texas was a Democratic stronghold, but the region's politics have been changing. President Donald Trump made inroads with Hispanic voters there and across the country in the last presidential election. But now, two years later, it appears this large and increasingly influential voting bloc is again up for grabs.

Texas · 10-07

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Texas representative addresses pulling out gun during Capitol hearing

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City of Laredo Announces New Date for 2nd Annual Laredo Coffee Fest

LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo invites the community to celebrate Laredo’s growing local coffee culture at the 2nd Annual Laredo Coffee Fest, now taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo. Originally scheduled for October 3, the...

Laredo, TX · 10-04

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Sepulveda: Connecting Cameron County to I-27 Would Unlock Direct Trade Route to Laredo and Beyond

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — In an effort to secure seamless freight movement across South Texas, the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) is partnering with federal lawmakers to extend the newly designated Interstate 27 system directly into the Rio Grande Valley. Speaking at a monthly meeting of the South Texas...

Cameron County, TX · 10-05

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Sign & Social Laredo brings ASL to the big screen, plans Halloween event

Sign & Social Laredo celebrated Deaf culture through an ASL Movie Night this week and is inviting the community to continue learning at its upcoming Halloween-themed event.

Laredo, TX · 10-04

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Jury selection date set in Webb Co. Sheriff Martin Cuellar's federal corruption case

An exact date has been set for jury selection in the corruption case against Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar and former Assistant Chief Alejandro Gutierrez.

Webb County, TX · 10-03

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Laredo Coffee Fest gets new date after weather postponement

Laredo's second annual Coffee Fest has been rescheduled for Oct. 10, bringing local coffee vendors, live music, yoga and family-friendly activities to downtown.

Laredo, TX · 10-05

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Laredo leads Texas, ranks highest outside Florida for Hispanic entrepreneurs

Laredo was the highest-ranked Texas city in a WalletHub study measuring Hispanic business-friendliness and Hispanic purchasing power.

Laredo, TX · 10-03

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