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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Webb County Sheriff’s Office found no evidence of animal cruelty at Freedom Ranch Animal Rescue after a call on August 7 and an inspection on August 10 — officials confirmed the animals had proper food, water, shelter and care while the investigation remains open. KGNS News
- ➤ On August 11, Laredo Border Patrol captured fugitives in Arlington — official sources confirmed the operation. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo police arrested 36-year-old Brian Silva at a fast-food restaurant in the Heights on Sunday, August 10 at 1:42 a.m.—after he acted aggressively, resisted arrest, injured an officer, and tried to remove the officer’s service weapon, Silva now faces multiple charges. KGNS News
- ➤ An off-duty Laredo officer is in critical condition after he shot himself & local authorities are investigating the incident. KGNS News
- ➤ At a Laredo port of entry on Saturday, August 9, CBP officers seized over $400K in meth from a U.S. citizen driving a 2011 Ford van during a referral to secondary inspection at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge—Homeland Security Investigations later arrested the driver and is investigating the seizure. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Laredo College and the Consulate General of Mexico in Laredo have partnered to award $29K in scholarships through the IME Becas Program to help students of Mexican origin access education at all levels today — the initiative has been expanding since 2015. LaredoBuzz
- ➤ Laredo ISD students returned to classrooms for the first day of school as teachers greeted them—marking a fresh start to the academic year. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Zapata County Sheriff’s Office announced plans to form a SWAT team that will enhance response to high-risk incidents—further details on training and deployment remain pending. 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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