Laredo
Today
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Noodles and Blossom are two five-month-old Chihuahua mix puppies at Laredo Animal Protective Society looking for a new home together. They are microchipped, spayed or neutered—have received their shots, flea medicine, and heartworm protection—and can be adopted for $140 each at 2500 Gonzales Street during shelter hours from Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo College invites community members to attend the 2nd Annual Flamenco Fest — a showcase of Spanish music and dance — that will be held on campus. KGNS News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sames Auto celebrated 115 years in Laredo on July 10, marking its anniversary with an event that showcased its legacy and plans for future innovation + a commitment to growth. KGNS News
- ➤ Eduardo Medina, owner of On the Rocks Tavern, said downtown challenges include criminal activity and strict city rules — he has tried to share these concerns with the Historic Committee but met a lack of quorum. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 9, Laredo Police Compliance Response Team arrested 50-year-old Jennie Del Carmen Lara at a residence on Hawk Dr.—she is accused of removing six teeth without a client's consent and practicing dentistry without a license for multiple patients. KGNS News
- ➤ Nearly two weeks after a home shooting at the 500 block of Las Misiones in East Laredo, Webb County Attorney Marco Montemayor said that a 16-year-old teen, who is in custody, will be charged as an adult after a background check showed he shot another teen in the back—his certification case is set for later this month. KGNS News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Local women are invited to a financial literacy and budgeting workshop that will cover debt management, budgeting, and credit scores. The event will be held on July 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at MileOne, 1312 Houston St.—Linda Cuellar will lead the session with a networking luncheon to follow. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Operation Border Health has been postponed indefinitely after officials announced staffing cuts on Jul. 10 — they said the reduction in staff makes it difficult to continue planned health services. KGNS News
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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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Myke's Purpose 5k Run & Health Fair
8 AM – 12 PM — North Central Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community-focused event promoting health and wellness through a fun 5K run and resource fair.
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Downpour of Opportunities Job Fair
10 AM – 1 PM — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Connect with local employers seeking candidates in various roles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
~ Unknown
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