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🔴WATCH LIVE: Mayor Trevino hosts press conference on community interest animal cruelty case
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Ellie Bednarz , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 28, 2026
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Key points This event follows the arrest of a 60-year-old woman, Maria Teresa Garcia, who is charged with a misdemeanor related to animal welfare. The arrest was made after a report was filed on August 21.
A press conference is scheduled to update the public on a notable case. Mayor Dr. Victor D.
Treviño and Police Chief Miguel Rodriguez Jr. will speak and address questions. This event follows the arrest of a 60-year-old woman, Maria Teresa Garcia, who is charged with a misdemeanor related to animal welfare.
The arrest was made after a report was filed on August 21. Further information about the case is available. The press conference will be hosted by the police department and will take place in a briefing room.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Reading time: 1 min
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