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Laredo, Littleton Alamo Drafthouse Theaters Evacuated
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An alarm linked to a leak at the Alamo Drafthouse in Laredo prompted an evacuation; everyone got out safely, and crews isolated the leak within 20 minutes. Separately, a chemical reaction in the kitchen at a Littleton, Colorado, theater led to an evacuation; one employee sustained minor injuries, and firefighters later cleared the building as safe.
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Authorities seek tips on robbery, theft suspects
World
— Oct 7, 2026
Authorities in Utah and Texas are seeking public help identifying suspects in an armed convenience-store robbery in Montezuma Creek, an armed business robbery in Dallas, a Laredo robbery, and a separate Laredo vehicle theft. Laredo police described the robbery suspect as wearing red shoes and dark pants, with a tattoo on the right side of his face.
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Laredo Declares Emergency After Hotel Fire
World
— Oct 7, 2026
A fire at Laredo’s DoubleTree hotel on Oct. 7 forced an evacuation of more than 100 guests; no deaths were reported, though several people were treated for smoke inhalation. The building remains structurally unsafe, keeping investigators out and preventing guests from retrieving belongings, while the hotel’s independent owner says it has hired a structural engineer and is arranging stabilization.
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Laredo Volleyball Teams Post District Results
Sports
— Oct 5, 2026
Laredo high school volleyball teams saw mixed results in early-October district play, with Alexander and Nixon earning sweeps while several other local teams took losses. Power rankings show multiple squads—including the Toros, Wolves, Mustangs and Panthers—in contention for playoff spots, with key district matchups ahead.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h
Laredo Chamber Plans Four-Candidate Mayoral Forum
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce is holding a nonpartisan forum with mayoral candidates Victor Trevino, Alyssa Cigarroa, Alfonso Casso and J.D. Gonzalez, focusing on issues affecting residents and businesses, including permitting, economic development and transparency. The event is part of the city’s broader series of public forums for the 2026 elections, which includes other City Council and municipal races.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Investigators Await Toxicology in Death of Wrestler PAC
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The cause of AEW wrestler PAC’s death remains undetermined as authorities await further examination and toxicology results; reports say there were no apparent signs of foul play. AEW also announced a three-hour live Dynamite on December 2 in Laredo, Texas.
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High school volleyball teams post non-league and district wins
Sports
— Sep 25, 2026
Indian Trail, Olathe South and Resurrection each won 2-0 non-league volleyball matches. In Laredo-area district play, Cigarroa stayed undefeated, Alexander and United swept their opponents, and other teams—including the Tigers and Panthers—earned victories in close matches.
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Cartel Gunmen Abduct Mexican Police Officer, Entire Family Just South of Texas Border
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— Jun 17, 2025
Authorities in Mexico are looking into the abduction of a Tamaulipas State Police officer and nine members of his family in the border city of Nuevo Laredo. For reasons yet unknown, the gunmen released the officer and…
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FBI Conducts ‘Court-Authorized’ Raid of Dem. Congressman’s Home
Reporting
— Jan 20, 2022
The FBI raided Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar’s house Wednesday night. The FBI said they were acting on “court authorization.” “The FBI was present in the vicinity of Windridge Drive and Estate Drive in Laredo…
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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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‘They Got Away!’: Shots Fired As Driver Flees Border Patrol During Hot Pursuit
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— Feb 1, 2026
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper working alongside Border Patrol agents Saturday fired shots at a moving SUV which ultimately fled the scene in Laredo. A video of the incident circulating on social media…
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Commentary: Texas Rancher: Human Smugglers Running From Cops Smash Through My Fence, Storm My Property
Reporting
— Mar 25, 2021
One Texas rancher says it’s time to show Americans what the border crisis really looks like. John Saunders, a rancher near Laredo, Texas, told Fox News’ “ America Reports ” on Wednseday that there’s “a real problem down…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Se Sospecha que Sicarios Levantan a Policía Mexicano y a toda su Familia en Tamaulipas
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— Jun 17, 2025
Las autoridades mexicanas investigan el secuestro de un policía estatal de Tamaulipas y nueve miembros de su familia en la ciudad fronteriza de Nuevo Laredo. Por razones aún desconocidas, días después los hombres…
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Lakers stage summer league mini-camp in Las Vegas
Sports
— Jul 25, 2026
Professional players and coaches are hosting camps nationwide to mentor youth, from the Lakers’ Vegas minicamp that aimed to build early chemistry for a reshaped roster to former NBA players leading community camps in Houston, Sumter County, and Laredo. These events emphasize accessibility, personal development, and giving back to local communities through basketball opportunities for students of all ages.
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11 indicted over Texas boxcar deaths of migrants
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— Jul 24, 2026
A federal grand jury indicted 11 people in a coordinated human-smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of seven migrants found inside a sweltering boxcar on a freight train from Del Rio to San Antonio; they are charged with conspiracy to transport illegal aliens resulting in death and aiding and abetting transport of illegal aliens resulting in death, with potential life terms. The defendants include a mix of U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens, and authorities say the organization operated since at least 2023, charging thousands in smuggling fees through the Del Rio/Laredo route.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Launches Probe Into New Jersey City Over ‘Egregious’ Firearm Permit Process
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
