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Opening statements begin in trial of former Webb County deputy

Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Cano, as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · August 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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Category: safety · Published: August 24, 2026 · Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Alex Cano, as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
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Source published	Aug 24, 2026
Indexed here	Aug 25, 2026
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Opening statements begin in trial of former Webb County deputy

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