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Joshua Baer, founder and CEO of Capital Factory and former Texas Tribune board member, died when a NetJets Cessna 680A crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo after mechanical issues; six people were aboard, five others injured but not seriously; the plane struck a car; FAA and NTSB are investigating; Baer was 50 and helped build Texas’ startup ecosystem.
A fiery plane crash on a Texas highway near Laredo killed Joshua Baer as bystanders in passing cars rushed to help, using a sledgehammer and a shovel to free passengers from the cockpit while flames burned. A dog was rescued and survived; five officers were treated for smoke inhalation and the surviving truck driver also lived. Authorities praised the quick, selfless actions of strangers that helped prevent a larger loss of life.
A Cessna 680A private jet crashed onto Loop 20 south of Laredo, Texas, around 10 p.m. Tuesday, killing one of six aboard as bystanders and first responders worked to pull others from the burning wreckage. Video shows people breaking a cockpit window with a shovel and sledgehammer to evacuate passengers while firefighters battled the flames. The highway was shut down and authorities, including the FAA and NTSB, are investigating, with the NTSB taking the lead and planning to retrieve the flight data recorder. The flight had departed San José del Cabo and was headed for Austin; federal agencies are at the scene and are asking for any video footage from bystanders. One victim was identified as Josh Baer, founder of Capital Factory, per statements from officials and Sen. Ted Cruz.
Capital Factory co-founder and CEO Joshua Baer was killed Tuesday night when a small business jet crashed onto a highway near Laredo, Texas, according to CBS Austin.
A NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude carrying six people crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, Tuesday night after reporting mechanical issues; one person died and others were hospitalized as bystanders and first responders pulled survivors from the burning wreckage and debris blocked the highway. The jet had departed San José del Cabo for Austin and diverted toward Laredo when contact was lost; federal investigators from the NTSB and FAA are assisting local authorities in determining the cause.
A small plane crashed on a southern Texas highway near Laredo, killing one of the six people aboard as flames erupted; rescuers pulled others from the wreckage and continued investigations into the cause.
A body found near a Bexar County railroad is believed to be connected to the six people found dead inside a boxcar in Laredo during a suspected human-smuggling operation. The Bexar County Medical Examiner will identify the man and determine the cause of death, while Union Pacific Police and Homeland Security Investigations continue the broader investigation into the incident.
Six people—five men and one woman—were found dead inside a shipping container at a Texas rail yard near Laredo. An autopsy found the woman died of hyperthermia, and investigators say the others likely died of heatstroke as well. Identification cards suggest the deceased may be from Mexico and Honduras, and authorities are continuing examinations while coordinating with border agencies; Union Pacific says it is cooperating with investigators. The incident highlights dangers tied to border crossings and smuggling in the region.
Six people were found dead inside a boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas, and investigators are probing the cause amid hot conditions; local police, Union Pacific, and federal authorities are involved, with no ages or immigration status disclosed, and authorities say it echoes a similar migrant incident in the area from a prior year.
Six people were found dead inside a Union Pacific boxcar in Laredo, Texas; a 29-year-old Mexican woman died of hyperthermia, and investigators believe the others may be from Mexico and Honduras. Authorities are examining whether they were unauthorized migrants, with consulates and Union Pacific cooperating as they identify the victims and arrange repatriations.
Six people were found dead inside a Union Pacific cargo train at a Laredo railyard, with temperatures in the upper 90s at the time; authorities are investigating and the ages and genders of the deceased have not yet been released.
Laredo's Alexander High School was placed on lockdown after a concerning social media video depicting an individual with a possible weapon surfaced, prompting a security alert and a heavy law enforcement presence. The school advised parents to stay put and remain available for updates, while authorities worked to clear the campus. Laredo Police confirmed that students would be released and parents could pick them up, but the credibility of the video and its connection to the alert are still unverified.
Laredo, Webb County, and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating a threat made to south Texas schools, resulting in the early dismissal of local schools. An email was received stating that multiple bombs had been placed in different schools with the intention of harming children. Authorities are taking the threat seriously and have been in constant communication with federal agencies and local school districts. As a precaution, several school districts released students early, with classes expected to resume on Tuesday.
The Laredo Health Department has reported a rise in Covid-19 cases, with 241 cases in July and 275 cases in August. They are now preparing for a new Covid-19 vaccine targeting the XBB lineage viruses, which will be available in the coming weeks, specifically targeting mid to late September.
The Laredo Police Department has released the names of the children who tragically lost their lives in a devastating three-vehicle accident in south Laredo. The deceased children were elementary students from Centeno Elementary School. Four adults also sustained critical injuries in the crash, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collision. The United Independent School District (UISD) has expressed their condolences and is offering support to the affected families.