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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized alleged methamphetamine worth over $312,000 when they discovered 15 packages totaling 34.03 pounds hidden in a Chevy Suburban on June 1 at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge—Homeland Security Investigations arrested the 45-year-old Mexican driver and seized the vehicle for further investigation. LaredoBuzz
- ➤ A 43-year-old man is fighting for his life after being struck by a van on Thursday, June 5 on the 400 block of St. Thomas Court following a road rage incident; a 66-year-old driver was arrested and charged with aggravated assault using a deadly weapon—more charges may come. KGNS News
- ➤ A Texas state trooper found three stolen vehicles in Webb County this week—a Ford F-250 stolen in San Antonio linked to human smuggling, a Chrysler 300 reported stolen in San Antonio and rebuilt with parts from a stolen Dodge Challenger Hellcat, and a 2025 GMC Sierra rental truck used with a fake ID for border crossing. KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An art presentation featuring local artist Veronica Sanchez took place on June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at V&G Fine Spirits on Pine Street along Zapata Hwy — the free event was part of a summer series showcasing local talent. LaredoBuzz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Melanie Oxley, who played softball at TAMIU, now works as a licensed veterinarian at a small-town animal clinic in Victoria. She graduated with honors from TAMIU and says that lessons learned on the field help her care for animals — a path she values — and advises student athletes to follow their dreams. Texas A&M International University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar said a federal judge’s decision blocked the Department of Labor’s plan to close the contractor-operated Job Corps Center in Laredo, where nearly 200 students attend and 154 live on campus — he vowed to fight to keep the center open and fully funded as it provides critical career training and stable housing. LaredoBuzz
- ➤ Yesterday, Father McNaboe Park in North Laredo opened its new skate park—along with an updated paddling trail plaque honoring community teacher Arturo Jimenez. Councilmember Vanessa Perez said the $107,000 project is part of efforts to improve park amenities and urged riders to use helmets and pads. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AHEC will host a 5K walk at North Central Park on September 6 to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline after 12 people died by suicide in Webb County this year—various agencies will share mental health resources. 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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