LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is looking for Ricardo Junior Ercia, 41, who is wanted on serious charges.

Ercia has arrest warrants for aggravated robbery, burglary, and assault, police said. He is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who knows where he is can call Laredo Crime Stoppers at (956) 727-TIPS. Calls are kept secret, and you could get a reward of up to $1,000.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - According to Laredo Police, a vehicle was hit by a bullet in South Laredo.

The department says they responded to a deadly conduct call around 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, at the 2200 block of Los Pinos Dr.

As of now, no arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council is meeting Monday evening, March 3, to discuss the city’s 270th anniversary and a property easement to the State of Texas for a barrier.

One item on the agenda is the anniversary celebration. District 3 Council Member Melissa Cigarroa hopes the city can work with the Webb County Heritage Foundation to make the celebration bigger and involve the community.

Another item is about giving the state property for a barrier structure. Cigarroa thinks more information is needed and hopes it will be shared during the meeting. “There are currently zero crossings in the Laredo sector,” she said. “But whatever measures have been in place, they’re working.”

Cigarroa also supports a virtual barrier.

The meeting started at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Chambers and is open to the public.

WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Residents of Rio Bravo and El Cenizo are dealing with water issues Sunday morning.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required The Webb County Utilities to put a boil water notice in place.

According to a release, the notice comes after a water line break caused a water outage. Both cities of Rio Bravo and El Cenizo’s water comes from the county’ system.

Rio Bravo officials are urging residents to boil their water before consumption. Especially cooking, drinking and ice making. Water has been restored in El Cenizo as of Sunday evening.

It has not been said when the break is expected to be fixed. New water samples are expected to be collected Sunday afternoon.

In the meantime, residents can fill up their water jugs in El Cenizo at the entrance of Rios and Espejo Molina. A second water tank is located at the corner of El Cenizo Community Center as well.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A storm system will move east across Texas today. To it’s south is a brisk flow of moist gulf air which will bring cloudy skies Monday morning. Drier air above should mix the clouds away early Monday afternoon. Drier warm air will follow a front arriving from the Rockies Tuesday. Tuesday night will be a bit cooler with lower humidity in the drier air from the Rockies. 

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Rio Bravo City officials are confirming reports of a waterline break on Espejo Molina Road.

This could affect people who live in El Cenizo, Rio Bravo, and the surrounding areas.

Officials on social media shared that Rio Bravo Water Department crews are working to repair it.

According to Rio Bravo officials, it could take up to six hours to complete the job. Officials promise to keep everyone informed over social media

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Several friends and family members got together to celebrate two ladies surpassing milestone birthday years on Friday afternoon, February 28.

Catalina Wehe is turning 100, and Matiana Rangel is reaching her 105th birthday. Both celebrated the big day with mariachi music, cake and being surrounded by loved ones at a Laredo nursing home.

“She can’t communicate that well with us, but when she does, she lets you know she’s a little upset. So you gotta respect her,” said one nursing home resident, Rosa Garcia.

Loved ones of the women inform us that they are both very active and present. KGNS+ extends its congratulations to both of them.