Good morning, Laredo.

On Thursday night at about 9:45 p.m. on the 1500 block of Monterrey Avenue, Laredo Police rescued an elderly couple from their SUV stuck on train tracks when bystanders helped and railroad authorities halted the approaching train & the couple was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation.

Laredo police raided a South Laredo business on May 29 as part of an investigation into illegal eight-liner operations — they seized over 60 gambling machines, $12,000 in cash, and arrested two employees.

A 75-year-old man was arrested after a stabbing in Laredo on May 29 at 11:02 p.m. during a fight at a home on Bismark Street—police said the victim is receiving treatment at Laredo Medical Center for a non-life-threatening chest wound.

Laredo Fire Department responded on May 30 when a Customs and Border Protection agent became unresponsive at (100 Convent Ave. and Bridge One) in South Laredo; hazmat units were on the scene as the 37-year-old man was taken to Laredo Medical Center in critical condition and an investigation is underway.

Deputy Michael Gonzalez was arrested Friday for driving while intoxicated while off duty—Webb County officials launched a full review of the incident.

On May 30, Congressman Henry Cuellar recognized local agencies and nonprofits for reducing overdose deaths in Laredo using harm-reduction efforts.

In 2023, there were 67 overdose deaths, but only five have been recorded in 2025 + the Drug Enforcement Administration confirmed the measures are effective.

The U.S. Dept. of Labor announced it will gradually pause operations at Job Corps centers nationwide by June 30, including the Laredo center.

Officials said the decision comes after a proposed 2026 budget and growing deficits+the program ran a $140 million deficit in 2024 and is expected to reach $213 million in 2025.

June Edition 2.0 Job Fair

10 AM – 1 PM — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Connect with employers and explore job opportunities in Laredo.

3rd Annual Firecracker Family Fun 5k Run & Walk

8:00 a.m. — Laredo Country Club — $20 preregistration, $25 day of — Celebrate family and fitness with an exciting 5k run and walk event.