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šŸŒ± Webb County jury clears teen in fatal Laredo stabbing case.

Laredo, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Laredo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Webb County jury clears teen in fatal Laredo stabbing case.
  • How a Supreme Court ruling could change freight business in Laredo.
  • What a new rail ruling could mean for Laredoā€™s busy gateway

Also on today's calendar: The Laredo Philharmonic presents Fiesta Sinfonica and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 78.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 77 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Roan Alejandro Diaz found not guilty in 2023 fatal stabbing; claimed self-defense (lmtonline.com) ā€” A Webb County jury has found Roan Alejandro Diaz not guilty in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Johnny Joe Contreras outside a Laredo apartment complex, accepting his claim of selfā€‘defense. After days of testimony about the confrontation, Diazā€™s injuries, and Contrerasā€™ behavior, jurors decided prosecutors hadnā€™t disproved selfā€‘defense beyond a reasonable doubt, prompting emotional reactions from both families in court.
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2. Montgomery ruling, cargo fraud dominate Texas cross-border trade summit (freightwaves.com) ā€” Laredo just hosted more than 500 freight and logistics leaders for the 9th Modernization of Cross-Border Trade conference, underscoring the cityā€™s role as North Americaā€™s top inland port. Speakers detailed how a recent Supreme Court ruling and rising cargo fraud are reshaping broker liability, carrier vetting, and insurance expectations for companies moving freight through Laredo.
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3. KCS' proposed NAFTA Rail plan is a 'minor transaction,' STB says (6/11/2003) (progressiverailroading.com) ā€” A federal rail regulator just labeled Kansas City Southernā€™s NAFTA Rail plan a ā€œminor transaction,ā€ clearing a smoother review path for its proposed control of several railroads serving the Laredo gateway. The company argues the move will boost competition for crossā€‘border shippers, with hearings and public comment deadlines set through early fall before a final October decision.
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4. Guatemalan nationals plead guilty in deadly human smuggling operation (kdhnews.com) ā€” Federal prosecutors based in Laredo announced guilty pleas from two Guatemalan nationals tied to a 2021 tractorā€‘trailer smuggling crash in southern Mexico that killed more than 50 migrants. The case, investigated with international partners under a Justice Department task force, underscores how crossā€‘border smuggling networks are being targeted from the Southern District of Texas. Sentencing is scheduled for September 9.
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Other local events
    Sunday June 14
  • The Laredo Philharmonic presents Fiesta Sinfonica ā†’
    Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center Theater, West End Washington St, Laredo
    3:00 pm
    • Friday June 19
  • All Libraries Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
    Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library 2200 Zacatecas Street, Laredo, TX 78046
  • Laredo Funny presents Pride Comedy Showcase! ā†’
    Laredo Selfie Museum, 2402 Jacaman Rd Suite 7, Laredo
    9:00 pm
    • Saturday June 20
  • All Libraries Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
    Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Branch Library 2200 Zacatecas Street, Laredo, TX 78046

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  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Laredo. Apply here.
  • RDSolutions posted a job opening for Store Scanning Specialist 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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