LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A man is rushed to the hospital after falling off his motorcycle Wednesday afternoon.

The incident happened on Mar. 27, 2024, at around 1 p.m. near South Ejido and Jaime Zapata Highway.

First responders arrived and found a man in his 20s on the ground.

According to a Laredo Fire official, the man had lost consciousness and had several cuts to his face.

He was taken to a Laredo hospital and is in critical condition.

LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A woman is arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a 35-year-old woman in south Laredo Tuesday evening.

Laredo Police have arrested Gloria Camacho, 36, and charged her with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The Laredo Police Department reported the shooting at the 3100 block of Saltillo on Mar. 26, 2024, at around 10:50 p.m.

According to the Laredo Police Department, a woman was found at the scene with a gunshot wound to the head.

A Laredo Fire official stated that the victim was breathing, but was unconscious.

The victim was taken to LMC and was later airlifted to a San Antonio hospital in critical condition.

The investigation remains ongoing.

BROWNSVILLE, Tx. (KGNS) - A routine search led to the discovery of fentanyl and methamphetamine as well as the arrest of a 35-year-old person on federal drug trafficking charges.

CBP agents at the Brownsville Bridge allegedly found 3.1 kilograms of fentanyl as well as 1.1 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in plastic plates supposedly containing frozen meat, said the lieutenant of the Narcotics Unit at the aforementioned border bridge.

The CBP agent at the B&M Bridge stopped a 2011 Ford F-150 attempting to cross into Brownsville with several different merchandise around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday.

“While speaking with the driver, CPB Sergeant Crawford observed criminal indicators consistent with drug trafficking,” he said, subsequently sending his K-9 partner, Eddie, to sniff the vehicle outdoors and K-9 Eddie alerted about the smell of narcotics.”

Crawford found refrigerated bags with several trays of frozen meat which, when opened, contained packages of pills positive for fentanyl and methamphetamine in the aforementioned quantities and after a more exhaustive investigation.

The driver, identified as Roberto Ruben Sanchez, 35, of Austin, TX, was arrested and turned over to the DEA for federal processing. Crawford said.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - In less than two weeks, Laredo residents will have the opportunity to witness a rare celestial event amid the historic charm of downtown Laredo. Casa Ortiz is set to host a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on April 8th, running from noon to 2 p.m.

The Great American Eclipse will cast its shadow across 13 U.S. states, including Texas. While Laredo won’t experience the full eclipse, locals can still expect an impressive spectacle as the moon passes by, blocking an estimated 98% of the sun.

Jorge Santana, Director of the Webb County Historical Commission, emphasizes the significance of this event, stating, “The eclipse is an event that happens about every 50 years so we’re not going to see it until 54, 55 years from now so imagine if we don’t see it right now, we’re probably not going to see the other one. So let’s do it together. Let’s celebrate this historic moment at a historic house like Casa Ortiz.”

For a fee of $5, attendees can join the watch party and receive eclipse glasses, along with complimentary snacks and beverages. Casa Ortiz is located at 915 Zaragoza Street in downtown Laredo, next to San Agustin Cathedral. You can contact them at (956) 326-3200.

The partial eclipse in Laredo is scheduled to begin at 12:09 p.m. on April 8, reaching its peak at 1:29 p.m., and concluding at 2:51 p.m.

LA SALLE COUNTY, TX. (KGNS) - A vehicle pursuit ends in the discovery of two-dozen undocumented people on I-35.

The incident happened on Wednesday, Mar. 13 when the Encinal Police Department was helping the La Salle County Constable’s Office with a car chase.

A white Ford transit van was traveling north bound near mile marker 39.

The van came to a stop and 24 people were found inside all in the country illegally.

All of the individuals were all turned over to Border Patrol.

The driver was arrested and taken to the La Salle County Jail.

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Power has been restored to roughly 140 Laredo residents following a 12 hour-long outage.

The outage started just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25.

According to AEP official, the outage happened after a utility crew member damaged a line underground causing power issues to houses and businesses in the Jacaman and Lakeview area.

The power outage continued into Tuesday morning.

Laredo Police stated that traffic lights near Loop 20 and Lakeside were not working and officers were continuing to direct traffic in those affected areas.

As of 9 a.m. AEP officials say that the issue has been fixed and power has been restored to houses, businesses and traffic lights.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - I-35, a major artery through Texas, may soon be linked to another significant highway, extending nearly 600 miles away, following recent legislative actions.

U.S. lawmakers from Texas have passed a bill to extend I-27, currently passing through Amarillo and Lubbock, potentially connecting it to Laredo.

Truck driver Raul Vasquez, with over 30 years of experience, welcomed the prospect, envisioning potential benefits for his profession. “That would be nice if I can get home quicker,” Vasquez remarked. “It would be safer because there was a lot of traffic in the past on the oil field and business, and there have been a lot of accidents.”

The expansion could allow drivers to use Highway 83 to reach cities like Carrizo Springs and even Eagle Pass, extending to states like New Mexico.

Texas lawmakers, including Senator Ted Cruz, expressed support for the proposal, emphasizing its potential for job creation and economic growth. “Texans want jobs, we want higher wages, we want better opportunities for our kids and grandkids,” Senator Cruz stated. “One of the critical elements to having jobs is creating an environment where small businesses can prosper.”

Congressman Henry Cuellar also endorsed the plan, known as the Ports-to-Plains Corridor, highlighting its anticipated job creation and economic benefits. “The highway will create 17,000 jobs across the state,” Cuellar stated. “This project will also become the only port of entry with four interstate corridors, including I-35, I-2, I-69, and the highly anticipated new stretch for I-27.”

While awaiting the President’s signature, truck drivers like Vasquez remain hopeful for the project’s realization, expecting it to ease their journeys across Texas.