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Two Texans Plead Guilty To Charging Thousands Of Dollars To Smuggle Migrants Into The U.S.

Two Texan men pleaded guilty to charging thousands of dollars to smuggle migrants into the U.S. through Laredo

Latin Times · May 30, 2025

Texas Democratic Party considers sanctioning Henry Cuellar over federal indictment, votes breaking with party

The Laredo congressman could be blocked from party campaign resources and social events if the party sanction is passed.

The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2025

On Remand, the 5th Circuit Again Blocks a Lawsuit by a Texas Reporter Arrested for Newsgathering

Even if Laredo cops punished Priscilla Villarreal for constitutionally protected speech, the appeals court says, they would be protected by qualified immunity.

Reason · Apr 9, 2025

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The Texas Border Is the New Frontier of Film

After years of having their stories told by outsiders, locals are fighting back with their own cameras and building much-needed infrastructure. But they need more support.

Texas Observer · Mar 17, 2025

Hundreds of Texas National Guard Troops Deployed to Laredo Border To Help With Immigration Crackdown

Governor Greg Abbott and Trump's border security partnership is taking shape with expanded state and federal enforcement.

Latin Times · Feb 11, 2025

Migrant With 'Lengthy Criminal History' Caught In Texas Trying To Smuggle 5,000 High-Caliber Rounds To Cartels

According to court records, the driver told investigators that he was transporting the ammunition to an individual who would then smuggle it into Mexico

Latin Times · Feb 11, 2025

Webb County’s top elected official switches to Republican Party

Tano Tijerina was elected as a Democrat to lead Webb County, which includes Laredo. It is among many border counties that Trump won in November.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2024

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Six Smugglers Charged For Death of Guatemalan Migrant After Leaving Him Stranded At a Texas Ranch

The victim told his smugglers he was hiding from a rancher hours before his dying.

Latin Times · Nov 18, 2024

Man with Cartel Ties Sentenced for Smuggling Migrants Using Fake Union Pacific Trucks

The investigation uncovered an intricate smuggling ring with stash houses and cartel connections aiding illegal border crossings.

Latin Times · Nov 12, 2024

Laredo Mayor Warns Mass Deportations Would Devastate Economy

Laredo Mayor warns against economic impact of mass deportations proposed by Trump. Importance of undocumented immigrants in economy highlighted.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar secures another term as criminal trial looms

The longtime Laredo congressman fended off Republican challenger Jay Furman despite a federal indictment accusing the incumbent of bribery and money laundering.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2024

In South Texas, university students accuse Democratic county officials of suppressing their votes

The county decided to not have an early voting site at a Laredo university because of historic low turnout. It will have one on Election Day.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 30, 2024

Laredo ends boil-water notice after 11 days, turns attention to illegal connections and old pipes

The South Texas city has hired a consulting firm for $200,000 to provide an interim director for the utility amid a restructuring of the department.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2024

Residents of Texas City are Required to Boil Water Before Using it After E. coli Bacteria Found

Laredo Mayor Victor Treviño said in an interview that about 40% of the pipes are over their shelf life

Latin Times · Oct 16, 2024

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The Texas Tribune · Oct 15, 2024

Laredo enters its sixth day of a boil-water notice after E. coli is discovered in water system

The South Texas city is the latest to grapple with aging water infrastructure, which officials suggested could have been the cause for the E. coli outbreak.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 5, 2024

Texas A&M International University president dies

Pablo Arenaz died unexpectedly Thursday night, according to a university statement. He served as president of the university in Laredo for eight years.

Latin Times · Oct 1, 2024

Laredo Man Sentenced for Producing Child Pornography; Two Victims Were His Relatives

Aaron Hernandez distributed the illegal content through WhatsApp. He called himself a 'monster' during the trial

Latin Times · Sep 29, 2024

Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas' Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk

Estimates say Texas loses 572,000 acre-feet of water every year, enough to supply Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Laredo and Lubbock combined for an entire year

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The Texas Tribune · Sep 25, 2024

Takeaways from the Texas Tribune-Associated Press report on 24 hours along the Texas-Mexico border

Reporters from both organizations spent a day documenting the reality on the border. Here’s a summary of what they found.

Latin Times · Sep 25, 2024

Laredo Woman Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Smuggling Toddler as Part of Border Criminal Ring

The woman admitted to sedating young children and using fraudulent documents to transport them across the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

One day along the Texas-Mexico border shows that realities shift more rapidly than rhetoric

The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press spent 24 hours in five cities on Texas’ border with Mexico to measure the impact of a dramatic drop in migrant crossings

The Texas Tribune · Sep 25, 2024

Many Americans say immigration is out of control, but 24 hours on the Texas-Mexico border showed a new reality. Will it last?

The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press visited five locations along the 1,254-mile span to separate the facts from the political narrative during a heated election year.

Reason · Sep 18, 2024

A Texas Reporter Was Arrested for Asking Questions. The State Says That's No Big Deal.

Opposing Priscilla Villarreal's petition for Supreme Court review, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton portrays basic journalism as "incitement."

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

Two 12-year-old girls arrested in Texas over threats to commit school shooting

‘We know what happened in Georgia. And we’re not gonna let it happen here,’ police chief says in Laredo, Texas

Reason · Sep 3, 2024

This Texas Woman Was Jailed for Her Journalism. Is She the Future of Media?

Priscilla Villarreal, known as "Lagordiloca," is suing law enforcement for violating her First Amendment rights. She is appealing to the Supreme Court.

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