Good morning, Laredo.

Since mid-February, the Buena Vista Sports Complex has drawn over 68,000 visitors and 2,000 teams for weekend tournaments and weekday practices.

Laredo City Council voted in June to study an RV park at the site — the review will examine space needs and costs up to $3.4 million.

More than 700 community members took part in a neon-lit 5K at Independence Hills Park on Jul.

23 — hosted by the Freedom Run Club. Organizers said the event, which included runners, walkers and families, foreshadows more local activities.

Catholic Charities is collecting cleaning and hygiene supplies for about 400 flood-displaced families in Batesville, La Pryor, and Crystal City — donations can be dropped off today at their main office at 1919 Cedar Avenue in Laredo from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a noon lunch break.

TAMIU is hosting its Summer Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Boot Camp from July 16-24 at its campus and the Webb County Justice Center; participants learn forensic care + legal process techniques and will practice testimony in a mock trial at the 49th District Court today.

Texas A&M International University now has access to the nation’s fastest university supercomputer through the Texas A&M System, with a $45 million investment that installs VISION at the West Campus Data Center to boost research on drug discovery, machine learning, and more.

TAMIU nursing faculty shared research at an international conference in Toronto this summer with Dr. Torregosa presenting on student resilience and Karrie Youngs presenting her study on simulation-based training, marking a strong commitment to nurturing nurse leaders.

Webb County health officials confirmed eight cyclospora cases and are investigating six probable ones, noting that the parasite causes severe stomach problems and diarrhea.

The Laredo Health Department advises residents to wash their hands thoroughly and cook foods since heat kills the parasite.

Buena Vista Sports Complex attracted 68,000 visitors + hosted 2,000 teams in its first four months, showing a strong start for local sports events and community activities.