Laredo reports drop in overdose deaths; 536 naloxone kits distributed
Laredo health and partner agencies reported a decline in overdose deaths and said the city distributed 536 naloxone units in the year-to-date, with 10 vending/cabinet locations and expanded outreach including college-site access and upcoming awareness events.
The full story
Laredo health representatives told the commission Tuesday that reported overdose deaths have decreased from 2025 to 2026 and that "Our naloxone distribution was 536," reflecting expanded distribution through vending machines and partner agencies. Staff also said the city now has 10 locations with naloxone cabinets or vending machines, including a new public-health office on McPherson and a dispenser at Texas A&M International University to improve access for students.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in