WEBB COUNTY, TX (KGNS) - Authorities need your help locating a man wanted for theft.

The Webb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Josue Eliud Huitron-Carmona, 38.

He is 5′6, weighs 177 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information on Huitron-Carmona’s whereabouts, you are asked to call 956-415-BUST (2878).

The dispatch center number is 956-523-4408.

All information will remain anonymous.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - An apparent car crash is causing major traffic congestion on a busy Laredo road.

According to a witness driving through the area, the incident happened at around 6:40 p.m. at the 6550 block of Loop 20.

Traffic cameras shows traffic nearly at a standstill on the southbound lane of Loop 20.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area or expect delays.

No word on any injuries at the moment.

WEBB COUNTY, TX (KGNS) - Since the start of the year, Webb County has hit the ground running on some projects that needed to be complete such as the detox facility which held a ribbon cutting event on Jan. 22.

The work does not stop there, as the county continues work on other projects.

Webb County is one of the biggest counties in the State of Texas with over 260,000 residents.

County Judge Tano Tijerina said he continues to work on multiple projects in 2024 that were started in previous years.

“We started off with finishing a goal with opening up the new detox facility, so we are proud of that,” said Judge Tijerina. “The one that has been the loudest of all and that was my platform in 2010 and 2014 was the bridge. The 4/5 bridge is very important to me.”

According to Judge Tijerina, the detox facility had been in the works for almost five years before it came to fruition.

This facility helps 24 residents at a time, detoxifying from any type of addiction.

“The 4/5 bridge is extremely important,” said Judge Tijerina. “We have been working quietly we have been moving quietly. We’ve been moving mountains. So, we just looking for the president to sign that presidential permit.”

Early January, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz came to Laredo. During his visit he spoke with Tijerina about the back and forth going on in Washington that could result in the presidential permits being signed.

In addition, locally they are trying to negotiate a contract with South Webb County Bridge, the entity they are working with. Once they agree they will work with the city of Laredo on the highly anticipated international bridge.

“Within five years from now, we are going to almost double our truck traffic and so we need that help,” said Judge Tijerina. “We should not be confined to one area. We should be diversifying the way that everything else is moving and growing in Webb County.”

Later in 2024, another big project is set to be compete which is the new Webb County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Building in downtown Laredo.

The over 53,000 square feet building was set to open in March of 2023.

“We are almost done with that we had some hiccups because of the rain as far as finishing it out. But you know what it’s getting there,” said Judge Tijerina. “We should be finishing that out by, or they should be moving in by February or March latest. Let’s just say late March.”

Judge Tijerina goes on to say their biggest and most costly project now is the Webb County Fairgrounds.

This venue is being renovated in different phases.

Since there have been some delays with renovation, the judge said they have seen prices of materials go up in the past few years.

Judge Tijerina said they are trying to find ways that will not affect taxpayers nor affect the county budget.

All in all, there are projects that are expected to be completed this year and for others this year will pave the way to achieve those goals in the coming years.

“2024 watch out here we come cause Webb County am going to stop,” said Judge Tijerina.

Judge Tijerina said public health is very important and this year they are starting to work on the south Webb County medical facility which will bring these vital services closer to the residents in those areas.

WEBB COUNTY, TX (KGNS) - A teenager is arrested after allegedly discharging a firearm in east Laredo.

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at around 10:40 p.m., Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shots fired call near the 200 block of Enlace Road.

Authorities arrested Erik Lopez, 17, and charged him with eluding police and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

He was taken to the Webb County Jail with no bond and charges are pending for deadly conduct.

Sheriff Cuellar continues to urge the community to report criminal activity to his office by calling: (956)-523-4408 or (956)-415-BUST (2878).

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - One person is detained following an alleged confrontation with a federal agent.

The incident happened on Wednesday at around 11 a.m. near Justo Penn and Pan America.

According to preliminary reports, a suspect allegedly attempted to hit a Border Patrol agent with the vehicle, at which point the agent fired at the car.

Larry Linn, an eyewitness, tells us what he saw. “We heard the truck from the bottom, coming up to the top, losing control. It crashed in the corner, and that’s when everybody just ran off. They scattered everywhere and when they scattered, we heard gunshots from the bottom--and that’s when all the undercovers and ICE with the dogs came and started patrolling the area,” he told us.

The person was eventually located near Santa Maria by Las Nora’s and was detained.

No injuries were reported.

The incident remains under investigation.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - The race for U.S. Congress takes place every two years, incumbent Congressman Henry Cuellar is looking to remain in office for an eleventh term.

For nearly 20 years, Cuellar has remained the U.S. Congressman for District 28; a position that includes duties like introducing bills, serving in committees, and securing funds.

This election cycle Cuellar is running unopposed in the Democratic Party but has there are several candidates vying for the seat on the Republican side.

Cuellar was sworn into office back in 2005.

In a statement relating to the race, Cuellar stated that he has secured millions of dollars to create jobs, has created access to healthcare & education.

He also said that he plans to rebuild his district’s infrastructure and continue to support law enforcement.

However, the Republican Party has four individuals eyeing to become the Republican pick.

Voter will get to choose from Lazaro Garza, Jimmy Leon, Jay Furman & Jose Sanz.

KGNS reached out to all four candidates for comment.

The only one who responded was former aide to Congressman Cuellar, Jose Sanz.

He said he has a different set of ideas from his former bos.

The Republican candidates will face off in the upcoming primary elections on Mar. 5.

Coming up in our late edition, we hear from the other District 28 Republican candidates running in the March Primaries.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man is arrested after allegedly acting aggressively with law enforcement over a traffic stop that resulted in some very serious charges.

The suspect, 29-year-old Jose Alejandro Chavarria, was pulled over in the 3100 block of San Francisco Avenue this past Friday night, according to reports

As officers approached, Chavarria is said to have gotten out of his vehicle and demanded an explanation for the stop.

He then reportedly walked away, trying to keep officers from looking at the car.

Chavarria then mentioned that he was on his way to the hospital to drop off a woman who had waved him down and asked for help.

Not long after a man was seen inside the vehicle trying to hide himself.

It was later found that these two people were undocumented immigrants.

Chavarria was arrested and charged with human smuggling.