Laredo man sentenced to 12 years in prison for trying to meet minor on Kik app. This item is based on reporting by ValleyCentral, published August 8, 2026. We have not reproduced that reporting here — follow the source link above for the full story. Brownsville, TX coverage on this site summarises and credits the outlets that do the original reporting.
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