Laredo Morning Times

The Laredo Morning Times is a daily newspaper located in Laredo, Texas, USA, and is part of the Hearst Corporation. Originally launched on June 14, 1881, as the Laredo Weekly by James Saunders Penn, it was a four-page publication. Two years later, it transitioned to a daily format, rebranding as the Laredo Daily Times. In 1986, William B. Green took the helm as the ninth publisher of the Laredo Morning Times, which began its journey in a small corner of a downtown building on Farragut Street in Laredo.

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Laredo Rotary teams up to turn bottle caps into cancer treatment funds

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | David Gomez Jr.

In an effort to support treatments for children with cancer, the Laredo Rotary Club Under Seven Flags teamed up with the Mexican organization Basura Cero, a rehabilitation center and Super Carnes Texas to donate a large collection of bottle caps. The Laredo Rotary Club partnered for the first year with local meat market Super Carnes Texas, Laredo Medical Center Cardiac Rehab Manager David Rodriguez and registered nurse Ivonne Acosta, as well as the Mexican organization Basura Cero.
Blessed Sacrament Church to mark 75th anniversary with yearlong celebration

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Malena Charur

The Catholic community of Laredo will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with a series of activities throughout the year. Rev. Wojciech Przystasz, a native of Poland who has served as administrator and pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church since 2009, said the historic celebration takes place during the Jubilee Year of the Universal Church.
Why Addison’s Kaboom Town is Texas’ must-see Fourth of July fireworks show

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Crystal Huggins

Seguin 4th of July Festival Schertz 4th of July Jubilee Luckenbach, Texas 4th of July Bastrop 4th of July Celebration Round Rock July 4th Parade Fredericksburg July 4th on Main Street Austin 4th of July Zilker Park Fireworks with Austin Symphony Orchestra Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival Lakeway Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Waco Fourth on the Brazos Dallas-Fort Worth Area: Dallas Fair Park 4th Fort Worth Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion Frisco Freedom Fest Flower...
Texan Lukas Nelson steps into the spotlight with first solo album

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Crystal Huggins

Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, is making a name for himself and recently went solo with a new album. The Texan singer-songwriter has been releasing country-roots albums with his band, Promise of the Real, since 2010 (nine albums) and has collaborated with Neil Young. "Eventually I realized, if I don't establish myself as an artist right now, then I won't be able to," Nelson said in an interview with TIME about why he decided to go solo.
Day in court: Jury selection canceled in 2023 murder case

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Malena Charur

The wheels of justice turn daily in Laredo’s district courts, where felony charges — some years old, others newly filed — move through the system. Here's a look at some of the cases that were recently on the docket. Carlos Alberto FructosoArticle continues below this adCharges: Murder, a first-degree felony, punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. Day of arrest: November 26, 2023.
Laredo officials consider shorter workweek to improve city services

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | David Gomez Jr.

District V Councilmember Ruben Gutierrez has requested a feasibility study on implementing a four-day workweek for city of Laredo employees, which city management will review. Gutierrez said the change could benefit 8-to-5 employees across the city, as well as city staff, by reducing the need to rearrange schedules, miss work hours to handle personal tasks such as paying bills or take unnecessary sick days simply to rest.
Woman sought in San Bernardo store theft

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

A woman is wanted in relation to a theft that occurred at a store along San Bernardo Avenue, according to Laredo police. On Wednesday afternoon, authorities released surveillance images of the woman. The case occurred June 11 by the 4500 block of San Bernardo. Article continues below this adTo provide information on the identity and location of the woman, call Laredo Crime Stoppers at (956) 727-TIPS (8477). People may also submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers P3 App under "Subject ID".
Laredo human smuggler gets prison time for wanting 'easy money'

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison for leading authorities on a pursuit during a human smuggling attempt, authorities said. Braulio Ivan Rueda pleaded guilty on Feb. 27. On June 18, U.S. District Judge Diana Saldaña sentenced Rueda to 21 months followed by three years of supervised release. Article continues below this adThe case unfolded on Nov. 25, when several people ran from the Rio Grande into a sport utility vehicle with fictitious plates driven by Rueda.
Texas DPS Pursuit in stolen pickup yields 9 migrants in Webb County

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

A suspected smuggler has been arrested for leading the Texas Department of Public Safety on a pursuit, authorities said. At about 7:13 a.m. June 18, a trooper attempted to pull over a 2022 GMC pickup for a traffic violation on mile marker 32 of Interstate 35. Article continues below this adA pursuit ensued south on I-35 when the driver refused to stop. The suspect vehicle stopped when a trooper deployed stop sticks on mile marker 18 and deflated the tires.
Laredo resident pleads guilty to smuggling migrants in SUV

1 week ago | lmtonline.com | Cesar G. Rodriguez |César Rodríguez

A Laredo man has admitted to conspiring to transport migrants in a sport utility vehicle, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on June 17. On April 13, authorities observed Anthony Jacob Garza, 24, driving a Ford Expedition about 20 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. He continued along Texas 44 toward Encinal where he eventually stopped at a gas station. Article continues below this adWhen law enforcement encountered Garza, he claimed he was travelling alone.