LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The trial for a suspect in a 2023 double murder has been postponed, court records show.

According to the Webb County docket, Rene Mendez was originally scheduled for a final pre-trial hearing on Thursday, with jury selection set for Monday, Aug. 18.

However, the Webb County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the hearing has been rescheduled for Sept. 30, with jury selection now set for Oct. 20.

The case will be heard in the 341st District Court before Judge Beckie Palomo.

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