Laredo
Today
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Laredo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Small Business Week is underway in Laredo as the Chamber of Commerce hosts sessions in marketing, finance and wellness for local entrepreneurs starting today. A Friday mixer is scheduled for May 8. KGNS News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Laredo ISD principal Michelle Gonzalez was honored as a top educator with the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award, earning her $10,000 and a $25,000 campus grant at a statewide ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Houston. KGNS News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Center reopens after nearly three years of renovations. The center at Laredo College now features a new aviary—showcasing over 100 animals—and welcomes families, schools, and anyone interested in wildlife courses. KGNS News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Before the federal shutdown ended on May 1, many government workers in Laredo needed food from the South Texas Food Bank (the shutdown lasted 76 days) after not receiving pay. Officials stressed that steady government operations must prevent such hardships for employees. KGNS News
- ➤ A federal shutdown is delaying pay for Laredo workers and boosting demand at a local food bank today & straining community support services. KGNS News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Mental Health Awareness Month, local experts from the Border Region Behavioral Health Center encourage residents to seek help for mental health concerns if symptoms last for weeks. The center also offers free Mental Health First Aid training (for youth and adults) in Webb County. KGNS News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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