LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - Two men are arrested following a brief car chase in central Laredo Monday morning.

The incident was reported on Mar. 25, 2024, at around 7:30 a.m. when officers attempted to pull over a vehicle near Musser Street and Hendricks Avenue.

The driver refused to stop resulting in a brief car chase that ended at the intersection of Malinche and Santa Barbara.

Both the driver and passenger, identified as Norberto Silva, 30, and Tomas Ramirez, 33 got out of the car and ran away.

Both were arrested and charged with evading arrest

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A 19-year-old is arrested following a hit and run crash that was reported in central Laredo.

The crash was reported on Monday at around 11:45 a.m. near the intersection of E San Jose Street and N New York Avenue.

According to Laredo Police, after the collision, four people got out of a red Lincoln MKS that was involved in the crash and ran away.

The individuals were quickly located at the 3300 block of East Saunders Street.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Edgar Mauricio Rodriguez, 19.

He was arrested and charged with accident involving damages and evading arrest.

WEBB COUNTY, TX. (KGNS) - A man is arrested for having a warrant involving children.

Tevki Escamilla had a warrant for his arrest for indecency with a child.

Escamilla was arrested by Webb County Constables of Precinct one with the help of the county’s adult absconders unit

ENCINAL, Tx. (KGNS) - A stolen truck is recovered after a car chase near Encinal.

Video released by the Texas Department of Public Safety shows a stolen truck that was recovered on Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024, on Highway 44.

A DPS Trooper attempted to stop a white Dodge Pick-up truck; however, the driver refused and drove off the roadway.

The truck lost control and rolled over where several individuals attempted to flee the scene.

According to law enforcement, roughly nine passengers were inside the truck; fortunately, no injuries were reported.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -Dry air will rush in from the west during Monday behind a storm system moving east through the Great Plains. This will bring sunshine, low humidity, warm conditions. to our area. The combination of windy weather and low humidity will pose a wild fire hazard. Temperatures will be typical of mid/late March through most of the week with hotter 90′s returning next weekend. 

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A local group is inviting the community to take a step back in time during its upcoming car show.

This Saturday, the “Estos Vatos” Car Club will hold its ‘Bordertown Get Down’ in the heart of downtown Laredo.

Over 100 vintage vehicles are expected to be parked right in front of the old Plaza theater located on Hidalgo Street.

Tony Reyes with Estos Vatos Car Club said it’s a great event for the older community to remember what it was like to grow up in Laredo back in the day.

“We wanted people to go back into like the good old days to see the stores that were there when they were young and to reminisce,” said Reyes. “To bring the family so they can tell the stories and when they see our vehicles every vehicle that we have has a story because people will go up there and say, ‘I remember my uncle had a car like that and we used to go to the movies, we used to go to the border town theater’ and stuff like that.”

Reyes adds there will be music, food vendors, and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

It starts Saturday at 5 p.m. and will last until 9 p.m.

It’s free and open to the public.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A large amount of Border Patrol presence under a Laredo bridge sparked concerns for many residents but the agency said there’s no need for alarm.

On Friday, Mar. 22, 2024, several agents gathered under the Juarez Lincoln Bridge, also known as bridge two, to film a promotional video to celebrate their upcoming anniversary.

The Laredo Sector Border Patrol is one of many sectors taking part in the 100 year anniversary celebration which is set to take place on May 28.

A drone was seen capturing images and footage of the Border Patrol agents at work.

The increase in agents caused quite a stir for those passing by and those viewing on social media, but it was all part of preparing for the celebration.