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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KGNS News
- ➤ 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. KGNS News
- ➤ 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. KGNS News
- ➤ Deputy Michael Gonzalez was arrested Friday for driving while intoxicated while off duty—Webb County officials launched a full review of the incident. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KGNS News
- ➤ 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. KGNS News
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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.
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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.
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