Good morning, Laredo.

Pets Alive Laredo is hosting a steak plate sale today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rent-A-Wheel on McPherson Road with $10 plates of sirloin steak, rice and beans to fund spay and neuter services for local pets.

Students selling tickets earn community service hours (organizers say proceeds help reduce pet overpopulation).

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Laredo will hold a press conference today at 10 a.m. at San Agustin Cathedral’s Santa Monica Hall to announce Bishop-Elect John J.

Gomez as the new bishop, succeeding Bishop James A. Tamayo.

The Laredo Economic Development Corporation invites locals to Economic Development Week from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8.

The week will feature a proclamation at Mile One, a Women Entrepreneurs Rock series with awards, and a job fair at Haynes Recreation Center with over 50 vendors.

TAMIU, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo, will launch Mission Antares 1, a five-day space-focused STEM experience on campus as part of a four-week summer program beginning June 22 that will offer hands-on learning for about 285 elementary students and 15 high school students.

New signage was unveiled at Terminal A at Laredo International Airport yesterday, May 1, as city leaders acknowledged Congressman Cuellar's support in securing funding for improvements (the terminal now bears his name following a unanimous city council decision).

Laredo police reported a rise in youth suicides yesterday and will work with local mental health agencies to review the trend, urging families to seek help when needed.

Laredo Medical Center hosted its fifth annual Fiesta de LMC at the Community Center today from 10 a.m. to noon to mark Stroke Awareness Month & offered free screenings, live dance performances & a proclamation recognizing stroke awareness with local leaders urging prompt action.

The Tecos de los Dos Laredos, with a 7-5 record after winning two out of three games in Monterrey, remain on the road and are set to face Acereros de Monclova tonight at 9:45 p.m. in a three-game series.

Heavy Metal Film Screening

9 PM – 11 PM — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Experience an adventure through time and dimensions in a classic drive-in setting under the Texas stars.

The Karate Kid (1984)

9 PM — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Enjoy a classic film under the Texas stars as you witness a legendary martial arts journey.

Urban Cowboy Drive-In Movie Night

9 PM - 3 AM — Sunset Drive-In Cinema — $25 per car — Experience the classic film 'Urban Cowboy' under the Texas stars with family and friends.

Michael Salgado Live

9 PM-12 AM — Casa Blanca Event Center — Ticket info not provided — Get ready to vibe with Michael Salgado & La Cima bringing the heat and good times all night long!