Good morning, Laredo.

City of Laredo’s Keep Laredo Beautiful division invites community members to join its Summer Sunrise Cleanup today at Father McNaboe Park.

The event offers free snacks and a chance to earn community service hours while beautifying a neighborhood park.

TAMIU’s Dr. Daniel Covarrubias represented the border region at a Brussels virtual debate, sharing how Laredo’s trade stays vital with $1.1 billion in daily goods and monthly trade rising from $25 to $31 billion.

He proposed policies for a unified North American framework to boost economic integration + regional growth.

Dr. Miguel Gaston Cedillo-Campos was awarded a Research Excellence Fund to study cross-border supply chain disruptions along the Laredo-Nuevo Laredo-Monterrey corridor.

The project will build an intelligent digital twin (a virtual model to simulate disruptions) to help local stakeholders prepare for trade challenges.

Laredo fire officials said the Rio Grande may peak near 21 ft this weekend, up from 12 ft earlier, and urged residents in low-lying areas (Los Dos Laredos Park, Pedregal, and Ventura) to avoid the water as forecasts update fast.

The City of Laredo and District 6 Council Member Dr. Tyler King are hosting a press conference to announce the Myke’s Purpose 5K Run/Walk, an event focused on overdose prevention and honoring lives affected by substance use.

Community leaders will share details and urge residents to register early.

On July 16, the Laredo Health Department confirmed seven cyclospora cases in Webb County; the parasitic illness has caused severe stomach pain + diarrhea, prompting officials to urge residents to carefully wash fruits and vegetables.

The Laredo Health Department confirmed 7 cyclospora cases in Webb County (investigations are ongoing) and is monitoring the situation closely to protect public health.

Tenants at a Laredo senior home have faced repeated elevator breakdowns while officials plan to modernize the facility at a cost nearing $500K to improve safety + access, with project details still under review.

Live Stand-Up Comedy: Richard Villa at AJs

7-9:30 p.m. — Average Joes — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Richard Villa in a top comedy showcase.