Laredo
Today
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Laredo Police Department is hosting its first March Coffee with a Cop event today from 8 to 10 a.m. at the McDonald's on 102 West Del Mar Blvd to offer residents a chance to connect with officers and get EZ Child ID cards (available while supplies last). KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Women from both Laredo and Nuevo Laredo gathered on Bridge One yesterday to mark International Women's Day. The meeting aimed to celebrate the occasion and strengthen community ties across the border. KGNS News
- ➤ Women from Laredo and Nuevo Laredo gathered on Bridge One on March 6 to celebrate International Women’s Day; a high-school mariachi band joined the march as the Mexican Cultural Institute announced an art exhibit running through April 30. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Alfredo Camaro noted a rise in colorectal cancer among patients under 50 and urged earlier screenings during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Laredo Digestive Health Center will host a fair featuring an inflatable colon on Saturday, Mar. 21 at Mall del Norte. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo and Nuevo Laredo officials launched a binational campaign to curb rising congenital syphilis cases through joint public health measures. They plan outreach and prevention education starting soon — more details will be shared as the campaign continues. KGNS News
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Omar Espizosa Concert
8:30 p.m. — Taqueria Coyutla — Ticket details available — Experience the innovative rhythms and melodious voice of Omar Espizosa in an unforgettable Latin music concert.
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Family Storytime
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an interactive storytime experience with your child through songs and stories.
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Storytime at Fasken Branch Library
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Barbara Fasken Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy a special storytelling time designed for caregivers and children aged 14 and under.
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Toddler Art Program
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a delightful interactive time with your child through art and storytelling.
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Baby Storytime
11:00 a.m. — Barbara Fasken Branch Library — Free entry — Engage in a delightful session of stories and interactive fun with your little ones.
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Storytime for Parents and Children
10:30 a.m. — Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy interactive storytime experiences designed to engage parents and children together.
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The Iron Giant Screening
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Experience the heartwarming tale of a boy and his giant robot friend under the Texas stars.
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