WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County is under a flood watch as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to bring significant rainfall through Friday morning. The National Weather Service warns that some areas could see flash flooding, with rainfall totals possibly exceeding five inches.

Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and a slow-moving weather system are fueling the storms. The heaviest rain is expected Wednesday afternoon, March 26, into Thursday, March 27, with the potential for strong thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Officials urge residents to stay alert, especially in flood-prone areas. Low-water crossings and poorly drained streets may become dangerous. Drivers are advised to avoid flooded roads and monitor weather updates.

After the storms pass, conditions are expected to improve by Friday afternoon, March 28, with drier weather returning for the weekend.

(CNN) - The Food and Drug Administration and Coca-Cola have issued a recall because some of the soda may be contaminated with plastic.

About 10,000 cans are impacted by the recall, which was initially issued by the soft drink company on March 6.

That equates to nearly 900 12-packs of 12-ounce Coke cans.

The affected products were distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin.

So far, the FDA says there is no word of anyone becoming ill from the Coke products.

On Monday, the FDA labeled the advisory as a Class II recall, which means the risk of getting sick is remote.

Specific product codes are provided by the FDA.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training.

A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the cuts, finding they were already affecting training programs aimed at addressing a nationwide teacher shortage. An appeals court turned away a plea from the administration to allow them to resume.

The government asked the high court to step in, arguing that the order is one of several issued by federal judges around the country wrongly forcing it to keep paying out millions in grant money.

The Supreme Court called for a response to the appeal by Friday.

It comes after U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued a temporary restraining order sought by eight Democratic-led states that argued the cuts were likely driven by efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The Republican president signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department, and his administration has started overhauling much of its work, including cutting dozens of contracts it dismissed as “woke” and wasteful.

“So long as there is no prompt appellate review of these orders, there is no end in sight for district-court fiscal micromanagement,” acting Solicitor General Sarah M. Harris wrote.

The Justice Department has filed four other emergency appeals of court rulings that blocked administration actions amid a wave of lawsuits that have slowed, at least for now, aspects of Trump’s agenda.

The Supreme Court has yet to rule on an appeal asking to narrow court orders that have imposed a nationwide hold on Trump’s desire to restrict birthright citizenship. An appeal to halt an order requiring the rehiring of thousands of federal workers is also pending.

The justices previously rejected a bid to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid and did not immediately allow Trump’s firing to proceed of the head of a federal watchdog agency. A later ruling from a lower court, though, did force Office of Special Counsel head Hampton Dellinger from his job.

The two education programs at issue — the Teacher Quality Partnership and Supporting Effective Educator Development — provide more than $600 million in grants for teacher preparation programs, often in subject areas such as math, science and special education, the states have argued. They said data has shown the programs had led to increased teacher retention rates and ensured that educators remain in the profession beyond five years.

The administration halted the programs without notice in February. The administration argues the states could at least temporarily draw on their own funds to continue funding the programs.

Joun, who was nominated by Democratic President Joe Biden, found that the cancellations probably violated a federal law that requires a clear explanation for such cost-cutting moves.

The appellate panel that rejected the administration’s request for a stay also was made up of judges nominated by Democratic presidents.

California is leading the lawsuit and is joined by Massachusetts, New Jersey, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York and Wisconsin.

The order the administration wants from the high court would allow the cuts to go forward while the legal fight over them plays out.

(CNN) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order to declassify and release documents related to the FBI’s Russia probe.

The investigation focused on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. Election and allegations that Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller never found evidence of that.

For years, Trump has maintained that the FBI’s investigation, codenamed “Crossfire Hurricane,” was politically motivated.

As he signed the order Tuesday, President Trump said that probe was “total weaponization,” adding that people will now be able to see that for themselves.

He said, however, the FBI’s proposed redactions in 2021 should remain classified.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Police are searching for a man with three outstanding warrants: one for stalking and two for violating a protective order.

The suspect is 40-year-old Brando Mireles, whose last known address was out of the 700 block of Zebra Court.

Additionally, Mireles was arrested back in May of 2024 for several charges including burglary and criminal mischief.

Anyone with information on Mireles' whereabouts are asked to call Laredo Police at (956) 795-2800 or Laredo Crime Stoppers at 727-TIPS.

Laredo Police also clarified that all calls will remain anonymous.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man is arrested by Laredo Police after officers determined his hit-and-run report was false.

On Monday, March 24, at around 3:30 p.m., officers responded to an auto-pedestrian call at the intersection of Matamoros and Santa Ursula Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 20-year-old Julio Villanueva receiving medical attention for leg pain. Villanueva claimed he had been struck by a City of Laredo utilities truck while riding his bicycle. As evidence, he presented officers with a photo of the alleged vehicle, including its license plate number.

Following up on the report, officers located the city vehicle and its driver. However, the truck was equipped with a dash cam, which recorded the entire event. According to Laredo Police, the footage showed no collision between the vehicle and Villanueva.

As a result, Villanueva was arrested and charged with False Alarm or False Report and Inducing an Emergency Response, as Laredo Police say he had falsely reported an accident and a crime that never took place.

24-year-old Joe Michael Rubio was arrested on March 14 with assistance from the Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection (SSCP).

Rubio was wanted for fatally shooting 77-year-old Jose Rodriguez outside a gas station in San Antonio in 2019.

He was charged with aggravated robbery and homicide.

After being extradited from Mexico, he is now in custody of U.S. Marshals in Laredo and will remain there until he is returned to Bexar County.