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Laredo: Law enforcement seizes $455K in drugs from Laredo bridge | May 28

Laredo authorities intercepted a 75-year-old driver at the Laredo bridge with over $455,000 in cocaine and ketamine, while a man was arrested for breaking windows and forcibly entering a downtown business. A separate arrest was made for a man who allegedly assaulted a woman and threatened her family, as Laredo faces ongoing challenges with cross-border drug trafficking and human smuggling.

Laredo: Trump pick Ken Paxton ousts Sen. John Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff | May 27

Laredo — Ken Paxton's narrow win in the Texas Senate runoff and the arrest of a photographer for failing to deliver quinceañera photos are key local stories today. Authorities also discovered 20 migrants hidden in a truck in Webb County, highlighting ongoing border security challenges.

Laredo: Teenager killed in Laredo auto-pedestrian crash | May 26

Laredo residents are urged to stay alert after a 17-year-old male was killed in a hit-and-run collision near Highway 59 and San Miguel Street. The city also continues its boil water advisory, with some areas still requiring boiled water and free bottled water available at local grocery stores and community centers.

Laredo News Today — May 25, 2026

Laredo officials warn of a failing mental health response system and call for long-term solutions after a crisis situation highlighted by Laredo Police Department. A child welfare case involving unsafe living conditions in a local home has sparked community concerns and investigations.

Laredo News Today — May 24, 2026

Laredo officials issue a partial boil notice due to water treatment facility maintenance, urging residents to use bottled water and visit free distribution sites. Six migrants found dead in a sealed train car near the border led to an arrest, with authorities seeking public input as they investigate the incident.