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Van crashes into utility pole in north Laredo March 31, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail A single-vehicle crash left a man in critical condition, according to first responders. At about 7:41 a.m. Wednesday, Laredo Fire Department crews responded to the intersection of Rancho Viejo and Venado Court for a reported single-vehicle accident Upon arrival, crews encountered a van that had struck a utility pole. Paramedics found two patients. A 61-year-old man was treated and taken to Doctors Hospital in critical condition. A 41-year-old man refused transport, according to first responders. Most Popular

Two cars set on fire cause damage to nearby house Feb. 1, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 Crews initially responded to a structure fire at about 2 a.m. Friday in the 2200 block of Old Spanish Trail.Courtesy photoShow MoreShow Less 2of3 Crews initially responded to a structure fire at about 2 a.m. Friday in the 2200 block of Old Spanish Trail.Courtesy photoShow MoreShow Less 3of3 Two vehicles were purposely set on fire last week, according to the Laredo Fire Department. Crews initially responded to a structure fire at about 2 a.m. Friday in the 2200 block of Old Spanish Trail. Firefighters enco...

Laredo Mayor delivers socially-distanced State of the City address Jan. 28, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz delivered his State of the City address virtually this year, from the dais in council chembers.Courtesy Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz held his sixth State of the City address on Wednesday, an annual event that recaps the work that the city has accomplished in the last year. Usually held in an auditorium before a crowd, this year’s address was conducted as most events now are — virtually. The mayor delivered a prerecorded speech, was filmed riding the bus to visit several...

Laredo Fire captain dies due to COVID-19 complications Jan. 26, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail A veteran Laredo firefighter has died due to complications of COVID-19, marking the Laredo Fire Department’s first loss since the pandemic began, according to first responders. “It is with great sadness that the Laredo Fire Department confirms the passing of a fellow firefighter. Laredo Fire Capt. Erik Segura, 45, has unfortunately succumbed due to complications after contracting COVID-19,” the department said in a statement. Segura had been hospitalized and receiving treatment in San Antonio Metho...

The state of Texas is surging medical support to Laredo to assist healthcare workers as coronavirus cases surge in the region.