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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 22, 2025, the Salvation Army of Laredo + H-E-B gave out box fans to residents across the city. The effort helped families cope with high temperatures + provided some relief during a very hot spell. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for running a money laundering scheme that used local Laredo businesses to move drug money from Texas to Mexico and must pay fines of over $1 million and $887,000, the Department of Justice said Monday, July 21. KGNS News
- ➤ The DPS launched an operation on July 22 to recover stolen vehicles after reports from local residents increased; officers are working to locate suspects. KGNS News
- ➤ Authorities including Laredo Police and DPS recovered nearly a dozen stolen vehicles in Laredo—many taken from San Antonio—with troopers chasing suspects from July 8 to July 15 and arresting one suspect on July 15. KGNS News
- ➤ A Houston man, Santos Joel Garza, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Monday, July 21 for planning to smuggle meth into the U.S.—he and his accomplice, Britain Jean Sada, used a truck's torque converters to hide the drugs, with Sada set to be sentenced on July 24. KGNS News
- ➤ Four Laredo gang members were sentenced to federal prison for a violent attack at Rio Grande Detention Center that injured several inmates—Jose Regalado-Solis received 12 years while Ruben Salazar, Javier Contreras, and Jesus Guadalupe Ortega received 5, 5, and 6 years respectively. KGNS News
- ➤ On July 22nd, Webb County Justice Center was evacuated after a bomb threat was reported, and law enforcement investigated the situation — officials are updating details. KGNS News
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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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End of Summer Job Fair
9 AM – 12 PM — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Discover local job opportunities with various employers at this community-focused job fair.
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San Benito vs. Alexander Football Game
5:30-7:30 p.m. — John B. Alexander High School — Free entry — Catch an exciting non-conference matchup between Alexander's JV football team and San Benito.
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