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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Protesters demanded justice for a man who died after a police officer shot him—local residents are calling for a full review of the incident. KGNS News
- ➤ The family of a man killed by Laredo Police demanded answers about the fatal incident as the investigation continues—raising calls for more transparency. KGNS News
- ➤ Four days after a Laredo police officer shot Carlos Fernandez during a violent encounter on August 15 + his grieving family protested on August 18 demanding answers and expecting a police update today + the officer remains on administrative leave. KGNS News
- ➤ On August 18th, Laredo Border Patrol agents stopped a smuggling attempt at a checkpoint and discovered 15 people believed to be in the country illegally hidden in the cab of a tractor— the U.S. citizen driver now faces felony human smuggling charges. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, during a Laredo City Council meeting, members voted to postpone the decision on adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water after hearing residents' concerns — the utilities director said the water naturally contains fluoride near recommended levels and the council will review the issue again soon. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo City Council delayed its decision on adding fluoride to the drinking water and said it will reconvene to review public health data—officials noted that public input will guide next steps. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today the Laredo WIC Program is hosting its Baby Café Tour at Santo Niño Clinic from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. to mark National Breastfeeding Awareness Month—Dietitian Aryana Valdez said the event will support new and expecting mothers with breastfeeding tips, resource booths, yoga sessions, and raffles. KGNS News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TAMIU Dustdevils will kick off the fall season with a free event at Golondrina Food Truck Park on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.—attendees can meet athletes, enjoy food and music, and see mascot Dusty. The event will also share the fall sports schedule with the community. Texas A&M International University
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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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Comedy Allstars
9-11 p.m. — Laredo Selfie Museum — Free venue parking — Laredo Funny presents a night filled with laughter from South Texas Comedy All-Stars.
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