Laredo
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers helped clean Lake Casa Blanca during its annual Easter cleanup yesterday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The park supplied materials + offered volunteer hours for high school and college students while waiving entrance fees. KGNS News
- ➤ A barbed wire fence was installed near Chacon Bat Creek Park on Monday, Apr. 6 — a measure officials say aims to boost park safety for visitors. The installation follows requests from locals for stronger security at the park. KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ HOLA host Marcela Delgado was crowned Miss Tamaulipas in Tampico this past weekend (she will represent the state in the Miss Mexico competition). KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mexican Consulate is hosting free legal advice sessions in Laredo from today through Friday – covering family, immigration, civil and criminal law. Facebook Live streams will also be available for those unable to attend. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Driscoll Children's Hospital is planning a new clinic in Laredo to expand pediatric care (hospital officials say more details will follow) as it works to better serve local families. KGNS News
- ➤ A Laredo woman who spent years searching for a diagnosis is now sharing her story to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis. Her efforts aim to help neighbors identify early symptoms and encourage timely treatment (local health experts support her campaign). 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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