Laredo
Today
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Laredo Animal Care Services is hosting its 2nd Annual Mutt Run (Spring Edition) today, inviting pet owners and their dogs to tackle a mile and a half obstacle course open to all fitness levels to boost physical activity and promote responsible pet care. LaredoBuzz
- ➤ United Way of Laredo is hosting its annual bowling tournament on April 25 from noon to 3 p.m. and seeks five more teams to fill 40 spots (door prizes and a raffle are planned to support local agencies). KGNS News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blessed Blends Barber Shop in South Laredo is hiring barbers at 1802 S Zapata Hwy Suite 2. The shop welcomes walk-ins & appointment clients and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; contact Jose Ramos at the location or by phone. LaredoBuzz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Keep Laredo Beautiful is seeking Laredo volunteers to join an Earth Day tree planting event, which will take place on Earth Day. The event offers residents a hands-on way to enhance local green spaces & support a healthier environment. KGNS News
- ➤ Keep Laredo Beautiful is seeking volunteers to plant trees at Father McNaboe Park on Saturday, April 25 for Earth Day. Volunteers will earn community service hours and student photographers can build portfolios as they join the Eco Quest Challenge. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Memory Café hosted by the Laredo Public Health Department took place Friday at 10 a.m. at the Joe Guerra Public Library+ additional sessions for families facing memory loss will continue through August. KGNS News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tecos de los Dos Laredos kicked off their season Friday, April 17 at Alberto Romo Chávez Stadium in Aguascalientes and will play today (Saturday) at 7 p.m. plus Sunday, April 19 at 7 p.m. against the Rieleros de Aguascalientes. KGNS News
- ➤ Tecolotes Dos Laredos, managed by Felix Fermin, began their season on the road on April 17 at Aguascalientes and will host their first homestand on April 21 in Laredo (with games also in Nuevo Laredo) as part of a full Mexican Baseball League schedule running through September. KGNS News
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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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10,000 Sq Ft Lot in North Laredo
2260 sq Ft Home on a 10,000 sq ft lot features 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 car garage, mature trees, and plenty of room between neighbor.
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