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‘A horrible way to die’: after deaths in Laredo, experts prepare for lethal summer heat at US-Mexico border

Officials warn of potentially fatal coming months after six people were found dead inside a railway car in Texas

The Guardian - US

Teen was among 6 people from Honduras and Mexico who died in hot Texas shipping container

More details are out after six people were found dead in a rail yard shipping container in Laredo, Texas, last weekend

The Independent UK

Excessive heat suspected as cause of death after six bodies found in rail car near Laredo

Officials said one victim found in a Union Pacific car was from Mexico and another was from Honduras. Five men and a woman are among the dead.

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Six Found Dead Inside Train Boxcar Near Laredo as Investigation Continues

First responders arrived at the scene and confirmed all six people inside the boxcar were dead. Authorities have not released the victims' identities, ages or nationalities, nor have they said where the train originated or where it was headed.

Latin Times

Six people found dead inside train car at rail yard near Texas-Mexico border

Discovery was made by Union Pacific employee inspecting stopped train at the yard in Laredo before it continued its journey north

The Guardian - US

More green, less steel: Laredo proposes alternative border fencing for Rio Grande waterfront

Laredo is working with federal officials to minimize the disruptions a potential wall could pose.

The Texas Tribune

Once thriving, Laredo’s growth stalls under Trump’s immigration crackdown

The city's economic growth has taken a dip, falling short of expectations amid a steep decline in international migration, among other factors.

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‘La Gordiloca’ Lost at the Supreme Court but Won in Laredo

The citizen-journalist and social media provocateur's case against local officials was thrown out in a decision that horrified First Amendment advocates. But, at home, observers say arresting her proved more trouble for the government than it was worth.

Texas Observer

Arresting a Reporter for Asking Questions Was a 'Blatant First Amendment Violation,' Sonia Sotomayor Says

The justice dissented from the Supreme Court's denial of a petition from a Texas journalist who was charged with felonies for practicing journalism.

Reason

Texas officials who targeted a journalist just got a response from the Supreme Court that will change how the First Amendment works for everyone

The Supreme Court just delivered a significant blow to citizen journalists, rejecting a case brought by Priscilla Villarreal against Texas officials who had arrested her for reporting. This decision, announced on Monday, means Villarreal’s civil rights claim, which argued her First Amendment free speech rights were violated, cannot move forward.

The Mary Sue

Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants

The government is installing the first 17 miles of industrial-grade buoys in Brownsville. Experts warn the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river’s course.

The Texas Tribune

$100K Paycheck Reality Check: The US Cities Where Your Money Actually Lasts

A ConsumerAffairs study shows how far a $100,000 salary stretches across the 100 largest US cities, with Texas and Midwestern metros leading and coastal cities ranking lowest.

International Business Times UK

U.S. Mayor Warns City Residents To 'Exercise Heightened Caution' If They Travel To Mexico Over Killing Of El Mencho

The mayor of the border city of Laredo warned residents to "exercise heightened caution" if they plan to travel to Mexico following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).

Latin Times

I Asked ChatGPT To Identify 4 Safe and Beautiful Cities for the Working Class — Here’s What It Said

We asked ChatGPT to flag affordable, safe U.S. cities that offer working‑class havens amid rising housing costs and crime concerns. See how it did.

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The Texas Tribune

Trump’s pardon of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar leaves local Republicans surprised and disappointed

Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune

After Trump pardon, Rep. Henry Cuellar restored to homeland security funding post

After his corruption indictment last year, the Laredo Democrat forfeited his role as the top Democrat on the House Appropriations subcommittee that oversees more than $65 billion in annual spending.

The Texas Tribune

Binational effort is fixing chronic pollution problem on the Rio Grande

Nuevo Laredo was dumping millions of gallons of sewage a day into the Rio Grande. The U.S. and Mexico worked together to find a solution.

The Texas Tribune

Henry Cuellar faces scant opposition in South Texas Democratic primary

Days out from the filing deadline, Cuellar has yet to draw a serious primary challenger — a sign that many in his party view the anti-abortion congressman as their best bet to stave off the GOP in November.

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Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run rule

Tano Tijerina, the top elected official in a county that includes Laredo, is expected to seek the GOP nomination in Texas’ 28th Congressional District, long held by Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar.

The Texas Tribune

Trump administration plans to build border wall in Laredo, mayor says

The city learned about plans to build a new barrier along the southern border during a regular meeting with the Department of Homeland Security.

The Independent UK

Texas city removes anti-border wall mural after loss of funding threat from governor

A South Texas city has removed a mural protesting the border wall along the southern border with Mexico following a threat by Gov. Greg Abbott to withhold up to $1.6 billion in road funding

Latin Times

Texas Man Faces Drug Charges After Authorities Find Tunnel Under His Vape Shop

A man was arrested in Laredo, Texas, and faces criminal drug charges after law enforcement officials found a tunnel underneath his vape shop

Latin Times

Laredo Border Agents Discover $16 Million in Meth Hidden in Frozen Mango Load

As of August, CBP agents operating along the southern border had seized close to 120,000 pounds of methamphetamine in fiscal year 2025, compared to just 36,000 pounds of cocaine.

Cycling News

Vuelta a España resumes from stage 12 start as planned, one day on from pro-Palestine protests halting the race in Bilbao

Riders roll out from Laredo with more peaceful protesters present to challenge Israel-Premier Tech's continued participation

The Texas Tribune

Regents name sole finalist for Texas A&M International University president

Christopher Maynard is slated to be the next leader of the Laredo university. Regents on Thursday also approved construction projects and new limits on faculty senates.

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