Good morning, Laredo.

Voz de Niños is organizing a Superhero 5K and Fun Walk at the end of April to raise funds that support volunteer training and services for children in foster care.

Participants can sign up as runners for $25 or walkers for $15 by registering online or visiting the office at 5702 McPherson Road—open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Laredo stopped 11 people who were allegedly trying to enter the U.S. through a drainpipe near the Rio Grande + agents arrested the group after hearing voices from a tunnel, and local officials noted that similar methods have been used by smugglers for years.

Two individuals (27-year-old Taneka Desha Felder and 40-year-old Gustavo Morales Aguilar) pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle over 25 pounds of fentanyl after traveling to Mexico last December to load ten bundles in a hidden compartment; they will remain in custody until their sentencing hearing.

Laredo police arrested 48-year-old Sergio Hernandez-Sanchez Monday night, March 31 after officers responded to a security call near 1301 Farragut St in the El Metro area and linked him to four vehicle break-ins at a nearby Webb County parking lot—he admitted to the break-ins and was charged with vehicle burglary and theft.

On March 29 at 8:40 p.m., Laredo Border Patrol agents stopped a blue tractor trailer at the primary inspection lane of the Interstate 35 Checkpoint and used a service dog to locate 51 packages containing nearly 130 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of over $4 million— the driver and drugs were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

United I.S.D. opened online registration for the 2025—2026 school year today so parents can register their children using the Skyward portal, a process that takes about 15 minutes.

An enrollment fair is scheduled for April 12th at Nye Elementary from 9 A.M. — 2 P.M. for those who prefer to register in person.

Dr. Richard Chamberlain from the Laredo Health Department said norovirus cases are on the rise as more residents seek hospital care for symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

He explained that officials use wastewater surveillance to track the outbreak—urging residents to wash hands frequently when preparing food and caring for children.

Laredo College will host a community health fair on April 4 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at its South Campus on South Zapata Highway—offering free health screenings for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, height and vision along with vital wellness resources.

Laredo Cares Spring Job Fair 2025

1-4 p.m. — Laredo College — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore job opportunities at this spring job fair.

That Mexican OT Live in Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Silverado's Night Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of That Mexican OT in Laredo's lively night scene.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

11 AM – 2 PM — Main Event Laredo — Details not provided — Enjoy a delightful morning filled with food and festivities alongside the Easter Bunny.

Fuel America Travel Center Hiring Event

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Explore career opportunities for various positions including cook and manager.

That’s How We Roll! Bowling Event

12-3 p.m. — Jett Bowl North — Team registration $250 — Roll for a great cause while competing for prizes in a fun bowling tournament.

ACME Employment Hiring Event

10 AM – 1 PM — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Explore various job opportunities in construction, driving, and administration at this local hiring event.