Good morning, Laredo.

DPS arrested 25 undocumented migrants — involved in a human smuggling attempt — in Laredo.

On June 25th, a Laredo veteran was arrested in Washington, D.C. during a protest — police said he was taken into custody for disrupting the demonstration.

The City of Laredo unveiled three new souvenir penny machines to honor its rich local history and allow both residents and visitors to take home a piece of the city's past.

They are located at the Laredo Offices on 101 Salinas Avenue & Republic of the Rio Grande Museum on 1005 Zaragoza Street & Laredo International Airport on 5210 Bob Bullock Loop.

A Nixon High graduate has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy — he will soon start training to become a naval officer.

UISD is hiring part-time tutors and caregivers for its free Texas ACE After School Program that runs from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.—positions support feeder schools for LBJ and United South.

Interested applicants can apply online or call for more details.

Laredo ISD announced on June 25 that all employees will receive pay raises effective July 1—raising starting teacher salaries to $54,000 and adding extra for experienced teachers and hourly staff.

United ISD also approved increases for full-time teachers and other personnel—with a one-time incentive for administrators aimed at boosting recruitment and retention.

El Cenizo officials said they paused the police department because new state rules require a separate building and six full-time officers, and the move is temporary.

The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will cover 911 calls — and officials said the pause will be lifted once the city meets the new requirements — to keep residents safe.

The Laredo Public Health Department partnered with South Texas Workforce Solutions on June 25th to host its ‘Trim the Stigma’ event featuring free screenings + health checks and free haircuts from Immaculate Cut Barber Institute.

Attendees visited a small job fair + resume review booth aimed at reducing the stigma around men’s mental health.

Kiwi, this week’s Pet of the Week at the Laredo Animal Protective Society, is a two-year-old dog looking for a forever home.

The shelter said she is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention and is available for adoption from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2500 Gonzalez Street.

3rd Annual Firecracker Family Fun 5k Run & Walk

8:00 a.m. — Laredo Country Club — $20 preregistration, $25 day of — Celebrate family and fitness with an exciting 5k run and walk event.

9-1-1 & LPD Back to School Supply Giveaway

9 AM – 2 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Equip students with essential school supplies and enjoy complimentary haircuts and activities.

21st Annual Sister Cities Festival

11 AM – 8 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Explore the vibrant cultures of Latin America and Mexico through 205 booths at this festive celebration.

21st Annual Sister Cities Festival

11 AM – 7 PM — Sames Auto Arena — Free entry — Celebrate Latin American culture with 205 booths and vibrant festivities at Laredo's Sister Cities Festival.