Good morning, Laredo.

The Women’s City Club will host a free pop-up market featuring local vendors, food & family-friendly activities on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Barrio de Brazil Reception and Events, with booths on college registration and mortgage applications.

VMT students will showcase art, performances and a student-produced film at Caminarte on Friday, Apr.

3 at Casa Ortiz. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature creative work from visual art to live drama.

Laredo officials will soon install mini art galleries in high-traffic areas across each district to enhance public spaces (details on the final locations are pending).

A time capsule (from 2010) was opened at the international airport on Mar.

26, revealing mementos that offer residents a glimpse into the city’s past.

A time capsule from 2010 was opened yesterday at Laredo International Airport, revealing memorabilia (including a popular bobblehead) that highlights the city's progress; the items will be returned to those who placed them 16 years ago.

Students from TAMIU Honors and Undergraduate Research Program present research at The Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference in Austin on Saturday, March 28.

Presentations include a biology study on tissue growth (using Drosophila) and an analysis of newborn hearing screenings in Thailand with faculty mentors guiding their work.

TAMIU finance student Jose Bernus finished a competitive Summer 2025 internship at Vantage Bank and developed a Power BI dashboard to spotlight lending opportunities (a project still praised by bank leaders).

His work bridged classroom learning with practical banking skills.

United ISD is set to propose closing Amparo Gutierrez Elementary and Matias de Llano Elementary at the March 30 board meeting due to declining enrollment; a follow-up meeting on April 16 will review student assignments and transition plans.

Laredo Utilities Department begins its free chlorine conversion today as part of routine water maintenance - the process will last 30 days with crews flushing fire hydrants that may cause brief low water pressure while the water remains safe to drink despite temporary taste changes.

The Webb County Sheriff’s Office distributed 1,000 stuffed animals to law enforcement and first responders as part of its 12th annual Share-a-Bear drive to help comfort children during emergencies in Laredo this week.

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.

2001: A Space Odyssey Screening

9:00-11:30 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Experience the classic sci-fi film under the Texas stars with family and friends.

Spaceballs Screening

9-11 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Enjoy a classic comedy under the Texas stars with 'Spaceballs'.

All Dogs Go To Heaven Screening

9:00-10:30 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Enjoy a nostalgic animated classic under the Texas stars with family and friends.