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Green Corridors Gets Presidential Permit for U.S.-Mexico Elevated Freight Railway

Donald Trump · Laredo

Green Corridors Gets Presidential Permit for U.S.-Mexico Elevated Freight Railway

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

A new elevated guideway for freight between Mexico and the U.S. is in the works, with potential far-reaching impacts on trade, traffic, and the trucking industry that go well beyond its projected completion date.See the Story

How Extreme Heat Affects America's Most Vulnerable

Environment · Laredo

How Extreme Heat Affects America's Most Vulnerable

Coverage: 2 sources

Last August, residents of New Orleans endured a spate of extreme heat alerts, warning of successive days with temperatures in the triple digits and little relief after sundown.See the Story

Migrant Children Are Being Added To A Criminal DNA Database Just Because

Laredo, Texas · Laredo

Migrant Children Are Being Added To A Criminal DNA Database Just Because

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Each day adds another layer of fucked-upness to this country’s anti-immigration efforts. We, as a nation, are now involved daily in extrajudicial renditioning of migrants to countries they’ve never lived in. We’re all implicated in nearly daily rejections of court orders and any remaining shred of human decency. We’re treating human beings like trash to be discarded, whether it’s mothers seeking abortions or migrants just hoping to find somewher…Read Article

Lainey Wilson Launches Golden West Boots, A Stylish Western Footwear Line — See The Inaugural Collection

Lainey Wilson is embarking on a new chapter of her career with the launch of Golden West Boots, a new premium leather boots brand founded by the country superstar. Lainey Wilson Launches New Boot Company Wilson teamed up with Michael Petry, who is recognized for his talent and design with many credits to his career including Ralph Lauren, Prada, Adidas, Frye and more, for the first collections of boots. “This brand is a piece of my heart. It’s n…Laredo, Texas · Laredo Read Article

Laredo Considers Fines For Neglected Fiber Sites

June 11, 2025 – City officials in Laredo, Texas, met to address damage left on fiber construction sites on private property and whether to change fines for neglected damage.The meeting consisted of council members and city planning officials, at the request of Council Member Dr. David Tyler King (Texas-District VI). In his request for the council he asked for “regulating fiber contractors and subcontractors” and “holding them accountable for dam…Property · Laredo Read Article

US CBP officers seize over $4.8 million in hard narcotics at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $4,800,000 in street value. “This cocaine seizure at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge highlights CBP’s commitment and the vital role of advanced technology in our daily operations,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. SourceLaredo, Texas · Laredo Read Article

Zaffirini passes record 135 bills in 89th Legislative Session

Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, passed 135 bills during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, which adjourned Sunday, June 2, more than any other legislator in Texas.Laredo, Texas · Laredo Read Article

March 2025 marks record in value of U.S. freight with Canada and Mexico

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Transportation Statistics TransBorder freight data program is reporting that March 2025 marks a record all-time high in the monthly dollar value of freight moved by multiple modes of transportation in U.S. freight with Canada and Mexico. Cross border U.S. freight shipments with Canada and Mexico totaled just over $144.8 billion in March 2025. The total represents an 8.4% increase over March 2024 and a 35.0% increase ov…Laredo, Texas · Laredo Read Article

Federal Agents In Texas Seize Over $4.8 Million Worth Of Hard Narcotics Discovered Inside An 'Empty' Trailer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

bags-of-cocaine-hard-narcotics Federal agents in Texas recently announced that they had conducted a massive drug seizure of over $4.8 million worth of hard narcotics in a single bust. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations officers discovered the drugs inside what was supposed to be an “empty” trailer. The massive narcotics seizure occurred last week at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge at the Laredo Port of Entry …Laredo, Texas · Laredo Read Article

Texas chase ends as 13 people abandon heavy-duty truck in the Rio Grande

Border patrol | iStock A routine traffic stop turned into a full-on pursuit as a heavy-duty truck fled the scene. The truck driver tried to escape Border Patrol agents by driving across the Rio Grande River but got stuck. Then 13 people jumped out to swim away. 13 people abandon a heavy-duty truck in the Rio Grande during Texas chase Border Patrol agents were making a routine traffic stop in Laredo, Texas when the situation quickly escalated i…Laredo, Texas · Laredo Read Article

CBP Officers Seize $4.8M in Cocaine at Colombia Solidarity Bridge

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A trailer crossing the seemingly empty border concealed a $4.8 million shipment of cocaineLaredo, Texas · Laredo See the Story

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