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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Beginner Clinic at Independence Hills Park

Rogelio Uvalle, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo, Mayor Pro Tem & District 1 Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez, and the Parks & Recreation Department invite the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new disc golf course at Independence Hills Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event will begin with an official ribbon-cutting

STATE NEWS

Rep. Cuellar Highlights More Than $702.9 Million in Financial Aid for TAMIU and Laredo College Students

Courtesy Parker Hailey, Laredo, TX – On Monday, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D., joined Texas A&M International University and Laredo College students and leaders to highlight more than $702.9 million in TEXAS Grant and federal Pell Grant assistance awarded to students at the two institutions. Through the TEXAS Grant Program, students at TAMIU have received $178,774,301

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Founders’ Day Closure Notice

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of Founders’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026. All services will resume to the regular schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered, as indicated below: Solid Waste Services

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Founders’ Day Closure Notice

Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo announces the closure of all administrative offices in observance of Founders’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026. All services will resume to regular schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Certain operations and services will continue to be offered, as indicated below: Solid Waste Services Regular

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

El Metro Announces Regular Transit Service and Office Closures for Founder’s Day

Courtesy Oscar Gomez, LAREDO, Texas — El Metro Transit System will operate regular fixed-route bus service and El Lift/Paratransit service on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Founder’s Day. El Metro’s Administrative Office and Customer Service Office will be closed for the holiday. Riders should note the following service schedule: Fixed-Route Bus Service: Regular

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

City of Laredo Announces New Date for 2nd Annual Laredo Coffee Fest

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas—The City of Laredo invites the community to celebrate Laredo’s growing local coffee culture at the 2nd Annual Laredo Coffee Fest, now taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo. Originally scheduled for October 3, the event was postponed due

STATE NEWS

Rep. Cuellar Secures $772,700 for TAMIU’s Port Laredo Logistics Ecosystem Project

Courtesy Fernanda Nuñez, Laredo, TX – , U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, secures the inclusion of $772,700 in the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bill for Texas A&M International University’s Port Laredo Logistics Ecosystem Project. The funding would help TAMIU establish a Digital Twin and Logistics Resilience Lab in partnership with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. The

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo Issues Weather Notice for Solid Waste Collection

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— Due to the forecast of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and possible flooding in the Laredo area, the City of Laredo Environmental & Solid Waste Department is asking residents to take precautions with their Willie Bote (green bin) and Billie Bote (blue bin) to help prevent damage, displacement, and blockage of

Laredo College Updates

Laredo College’s Legacy is One with its Community

Courtesy Christain Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-From humble beginnings, pero con mucho corazón, Laredo Junior College was founded with a promise to serve our community through the transformative power of higher education. Eighty years later, Laredo College serves thousands of students and continues to bring our community together through its vibrant culture and enduring commitment to education,

Laredo College Updates

Laredo College Seeks Applicants to fill Board of Trustees Vacancy

Courtesy Joana Santillana, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo College Board of Trustees passed a motion at its Sept. 24 regular board meeting accepting the retirement of longtime Trustee Mercurio Martinez Jr., whose decades of dedicated service helped shape the college’s growth and advancement while supporting generations of students and the broader Laredo community. Martinez retired before the

Texas Concerts

Iron Maiden Concert Taking Place Tuesday September 29th

Laredo, Texas – Iron Maiden will makes its return to San Antonio for a night of non-stop metal presentation featuring three iconic bands starting off with Anthrax which will open up the evening followed by Megadeth. Iron Maiden headlines the concert that evening which will take place at the Alamodome. The concert will take place

LAREDO SPORTS

Laredo Buzz Basketball Team Cements its Legacy in the City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Basketball Summer League with a Championship Victory over Loaded

Courtesy Joe Martinez, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo Buzz comes back from a 12 point defecit to start the game to win a great game that was played by two championship caliber teams last night who faced off at the Haynes Parks and Recreation Center. Loaded got off to a fast start taking it to the Buzz 12-0

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City of Laredo Launches Laredo Votes 2026 Voter Education Campaign

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo officially launched Laredo Votes 2026, a nonpartisan voter education campaign led by the City of Laredo Public Information Office through a Mayor and City Council initiative. The campaign was announced during a press conference at City Hall and is designed to provide residents with accessible,

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo and District 7 Invite the Community to “Trail of Hope 5K: Remembering 17; Supporting the Many”

Courtesy Gabriela Ceballos, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo and Council Member for District 7, Vanessa Perez, in collaboration with the Awareness Warriors Foundation, invite the community to participate in the Trail of Hope 5K Challenge: Remembering 17; Supporting the Many, taking place this Saturday, September 26 at Father McNaboe Park. Every day, an

CITY OF LAREDO UPDATES

City of Laredo District 7 to Host Town Hall Meeting on Water Infrastructure and Improvements

Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas— The City of Laredo, Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and District 7 Council Member Vanessa Perez invite the community to attend an upcoming District 7 Town Hall Meeting focused on water infrastructure, ongoing improvements, and upcoming projects affecting District 7 on Thursday, September 24, starting at 6:00 p.m. The Town