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Laredo, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Laredo! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How security cameras exposed an alleged vehicle title fraud in Webb County
  • What did Laredo educators ask the U.S. education secretary for?
  • Why Laredo leaders want new studies before Rio Grande buoys return

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
  • Monday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Webb County tax office employee, 3 others indicted in vehicle title fraud scheme (kgns.tv) — A former Webb County Tax Assessor’s Office employee in Laredo and three others have been indicted in an alleged vehicle title fraud scheme that investigators say was used to avoid paying state taxes. Security cameras and staff vigilance at the tax office helped uncover suspicious activity, and Laredo police, Texas Rangers, and county officials coordinated on the case ahead of an Oct. 28 arraignment.
   

2. Former WWE exec, US Secretary of Education McMahon meets with Laredo educators (lmtonline.com) — Laredo educators pressed U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon for sustained federal funding and more support for special education during a roundtable at J.W. Nixon High School. Local superintendents and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina highlighted how Washington decisions shape classroom resources, while McMahon emphasized shifting more control to states and communities amid heightened Republican outreach in South Texas.
   

3. Laredo leaders push for impact studies before buoys return to Rio Grande (kgns.tv) — Local leaders in Laredo are urging state officials to conduct thorough impact studies before reinstalling floating buoys in the Rio Grande, citing heavy rain forecasts and rising river levels. They point to July’s surge that jammed buoys and debris at World Trade Bridge, briefly halting commercial traffic, and stress that protecting lives, bridges, water systems, and trade must go hand-in-hand with border security.
   

4. 2 women arrested after downtown Laredo theft facilitated by authorized access (star-telegram.com) — Police say two women have been arrested after a downtown Laredo business on Farragut Street was targeted in a theft allegedly enabled by someone with authorized access. Using Flock camera technology, investigators identified a suspect vehicle, leading to felony theft and misdemeanor false alarm charges, with both women booked into Webb County Jail and later released on bond.
   

5. Laredo high school volleyball scoreboard: Oct. 1-2 (lmtonline.com) — Laredo volleyball fans can catch up on every set from Oct. 1–2, with Cigarroa, Alexander, United and LBJ all earning sweeps and standout stat lines across district play. The roundup highlights big performances from hitters, setters and defenders, plus a milestone 500th career kill for United South’s Jordyn Cribbs despite the Panthers’ loss.
   

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  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (08361) - 4301 San Bernardo Ave in Laredo. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part-Time in Laredo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laredo here.

Ok Laredo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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