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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcycle and pickup truck collided on the 1600 block of Jacaman Road around 8 a.m. Friday, August 8, forcing police to close the road + emergency crews responded as they investigated the crash. KGNS News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Witnesses reported that a heavy law enforcement presence from the Laredo Police Department + Border Patrol was seen near a south Laredo plaza on Friday, August 8 during an apparent raid at an eight-liner business, and police have said they had no further information while Border Patrol has yet to respond. KGNS News
- ➤ The Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrested two Honduran nationals in Houston on August 8 for orchestrating human smuggling operations affecting Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley — one suspect had a record of trafficking and firearms violations while the other was identified as a smuggling coordinator. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KGNS+ distributed school supplies to local school districts on August 8 to help teachers and students prepare for the new school term. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo high school students earned community service hours and learned about the judicial system this summer through Judge Beckie Palomo’s Learn and Earn CSH Program from United ISD, Laredo ISD and local charter schools. The 70 students visited courtrooms to watch cases involving aggravated assault trials + sexual crimes against children, which heightened their awareness of community issues. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During a recent city council meeting, nonprofit representative Max Prado raised concern about reports that city resources backed federal agents during a June 26 ICE raid near Mile Marker 13—he warned that community members feared being detained while Mayor Trevino and Police Chief Rodriguez defended the city’s decision to support federal partners when public safety was at risk. KGNS News
- ➤ The City of Laredo is waiving yard sale permit fees for National Garage Sale Day so residents can host sales without paying fees while following local sign regulations (they must properly dispose of unsold items). The program runs through Sunday to help locals recycle unwanted goods. KGNS News
- ➤ On August 8, Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino and Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia signed two memorandums to help ease Texas medical shortages. One memorandum allows Nuevo Leon doctors to work in Texas communities while the other enables Green Corridors to lead a rail project that will streamline trade in Laredo. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local officials in Laredo and Nuevo Leon agreed on a plan to let doctors from Nuevo Leon practice in Texas—officials say the collaboration will boost healthcare access for area residents. 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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