Laredo
Today
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Women’s City Club will host a family-friendly pop-up market at Barrio de Brazil Reception and Events today featuring local vendors and food options to support local businesses. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, March 27, students at Forever Growing Institute put on a talent show at their Laredo center where they performed singing, dancing, and martial arts while parents cheered them on. KGNS News
- ➤ Forever Growing Institute hosted a talent show for students with intellectual disabilities on Friday, Mar. 27 (at its local campus), providing a platform for diverse performances that engaged community families. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Army raised its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 this month and the change takes effect April 20. Laredoan veteran Ricardo Quijano said the shift streamlines entry for older recruits + they must still meet strict physical requirements. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Laredo’s suicide prevention committee spotlighted treatment options for first responders + veterans on Mar. 27 to improve local mental health support. The meeting reviewed resource options and provided guidance to those in need. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo’s suicide prevention committee is highlighting treatment options for first responders and veterans after local suicide numbers slightly dipped compared to last year. Assistant director Dora Bailon said Laurel Ridge Treatment Center now offers virtual outpatient care that begins with prolonged exposure to address past trauma. KGNS News
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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.
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Spaceballs Screening
9-11 p.m. — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Enjoy a classic comedy under the Texas stars with 'Spaceballs'.
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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.
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