Laredo
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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Laredo Police arrested 32-year-old Armando Riojas — who had an outstanding warrant for assault and interfering with an emergency call — during an ICE operation near mile marker 13 on Thursday and clarified he was not arrested for immigration reasons. KGNS News
- ➤ Two individuals were sentenced for their roles in a 2022 human smuggling case that resulted in 53 deaths—authorities said. KGNS News
- ➤ On Tuesday, June 24 at 2:20 a.m., a supervisor stopped a gold Dodge Ram (from the 200 block of Del Mar Blvd) when it swerved without headlights, hit the sidewalk and rolled on its side, which led to the arrest of off-duty officer Jose Hernandez Jr. for DWI; both he and a passenger were treated for minor injuries while he was placed on administrative reassignment pending an internal investigation. KGNS News
- ➤ Guadalupe Peña Jr., 29, was arrested for highway racing after his fiery Lamborghini crash on June 15 in North Laredo caused several vehicles to catch fire in front of a restaurant—he is held on a $1,000 bond set by Judge Jose 'Pepe' Salinas. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Politician Beto O’Rourke will hold a town hall meeting in Laredo today to let residents ask questions and share concerns — details on the meeting’s location and time were not provided. KGNS News
- ➤ City officials said that water pressure in Laredo was restored by Friday night after scheduled repairs (restoring reliable service) and confirmed that residents now have normal water service. KGNS News
- ➤ City council heard residents' concerns about downtown Laredo and a city committee is examining problems like outdated city rules—penalizing property owners for renovating old buildings—and traffic bottlenecks caused by train crossings and one-way streets. Council will reconvene in the coming months to decide on actions to improve the area's recovery. KGNS News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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