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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, a cyclist was taken to hospital after a crash with a car near central Laredo. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ DPS arrested a teenage driver on Monday, August 4 in connection with a suspected human smuggling case that led to a chase from north to south Laredo—authorities said the chase began near Mines Rd in a red Ford Fusion carrying four undocumented individuals and ended on Pinos Dr in South Laredo—while four individuals escaped in a second vehicle. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo police are asking the public for help to identify a man wanted for theft in July near the 2600 block of North Arkansas Avenue — anyone with useful information could help secure a reward of up to $1,000. KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Laredo College's Performing Arts and Communications Department is holding auditions for the musical 'Working'—directed by David McGinnis and based on Studs Terkel's 1974 book—that offers a local twist on everyday workers' stories. Auditions will be held on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Martinez Fine Arts Center, and the show will run on two weekends in November. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Commissioner Ricardo Jamie launched a Precinct 4 cleanup campaign that kicked off Monday at Los Botines from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will continue today at Peñitas, tomorrow at Peñitas and conclude Thursday at Los Minerals and Pico Road during the same hours—tires will not be accepted. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said on Monday, August 4 that the city is losing police officers to federal jobs because of higher salaries. He will address the issue with border mayors at an upcoming meeting — local leaders are discussing new retention strategies. KGNS News
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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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Elias Medina Live in Laredo
9 p.m. — Silverado's Night Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Elias Medina's regional Mexican music live in concert.
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Laredo Truck Driving Recruiting Event
2-4 p.m. — Schneider — Free entry — Connect one-on-one with recruiters to explore truck driving opportunities and get your questions answered.
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Ready, Set, Go! Job Fair
10 AM – 1 PM — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Explore diverse job opportunities from local employers across various industries.
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