Laredo
Today
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ District One is hosting its Spring Lawn Contest to find the best yard in the area. Residents can submit photos with details by email — judges will choose ten finalists and three prize winners based on appearance, maintenance and design. KGNS News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Spongebob musical opens this weekend at Laredo College and promises a lively performance that brings the popular cartoon to life for local theater fans. KGNS News
- ➤ Laredo College students and community members perform a SpongeBob musical this weekend at Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center + The show features a live band and runs Saturday, Apr. 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Apr. 12, with admission $10 or free with a college ID. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United ISD held a session yesterday to help parents identify marijuana edibles and vapes at a district facility + officials offered practical advice to spot these items and keep students safe. KGNS News
- ➤ UISD will host an enrollment fair for the 2026-27 school year on Saturday, Apr. 11 from 9 a.m. & 2 p.m. at Nye Elementary, offering parents an early start on enrolling their children. KGNS News
- ➤ United ISD hosted its final substance-abuse session today in Laredo for parents to learn how to spot marijuana products including vapes & edibles and to understand the intervention process for students who test positive on drug screenings. 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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