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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Summer Paisano caravan left Laredo and crossed into Mexico on June 18 at 4:20 p.m.—the group began its planned journey toward new stops. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo Animal Care Services is seeking foster families and adopters to help pets—like three-week-old Tabby who needs bottle feeding every 2 to 3 hours and was brought in without a mom. The shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.—visit 5202 Maher Avenue to help these animals find a home. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Webb County Sheriff’s Office reported yesterday at 11 a.m. that five suspects linked to a June 11 armed robbery in Rio Bravo were caught within 24 hours—thanks to coordinated teamwork from multiple law enforcement units—and the investigation remains open. KGNS News
- ➤ Juan Felipe Flores Jr. was arrested last Wednesday, June 11 after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase along I-35 in Laredo that ended when his white Chevy SUV crashed under a bridge at Lafayette and Santa Ursula streets; he now faces charges of human smuggling and evading arrest while those he was transporting were turned over to Border Patrol. KGNS News
- ➤ Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar said community tips and teamwork led to swift arrests in an armed robbery at a game room in Rio Bravo on June 11, where operations in south Laredo detained four suspects and a fifth suspect (born April 9) remains at large with a $1,000 reward offered for information. KGNS News
- ➤ CBP officers seized over $1 million worth of meth on June 14 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge after referring a 56-year-old Mexican man for a secondary inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry—officers and a canine unit found eight packages weighing over 100 pounds inside his vehicle, the driver was arrested, and HSI continues its investigation. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TAMIU Graduation Chronicles is a new video series that follows Tanya González de la Miyar—an accomplished Spring graduate who earned her BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders—sharing her campus memories and community outreach experiences while she prepares to pursue her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology this Fall. Texas A&M International University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Laredo officials are reviewing proposals to improve bulky trash pickup following community concerns reported on June 18th. They will choose a plan soon—aiming to reduce inconvenience for local residents. KGNS News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TAMIU women's soccer coach Jovany Macias once led as a player under the hot Laredo sun and now guides his team with the same care and hard work he learned on the field—values that continue to grow local pride. He said his journey from student-athlete to mentor shows that every step builds a stronger team and community. Texas A&M International University
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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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9-1-1 & LPD Back to School Supply Giveaway
9 AM – 2 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Equip students with essential school supplies and enjoy complimentary haircuts and activities.
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21st Annual Sister Cities Festival
11 AM – 8 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Explore the vibrant cultures of Latin America and Mexico through 205 booths at this festive celebration.
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21st Annual Sister Cities Festival
11 AM – 7 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Celebrate Latin American culture with 205 booths and vibrant festivities at Laredo's Sister Cities Festival.
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