Good morning, Laredo.

A free arborist course offered by the Adelante Con Arboles program will start Sept.

19 in Laredo to teach locals about native trees and gardening techniques for harsh weather + eight LISD schools will plant new trees over the next three years using federal funds.

Sames Auto Group partnered with United ISD (for its 14th year) to promote perfect attendance and will award a Chevrolet Trax to one student before graduation via a drawing, with attendance vouchers given every nine weeks in Laredo.

TAMIU’s Office of Continuing Education and College of Nursing will offer a CPR certification course on Saturday, Aug.

29 at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., with a second session on Sept. 12 (reserve your spot via TAMIU’s social media) before slots fill up.

Gov. Greg Abbott plans to bar Texas schools from sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign teachers, sparking debate over classroom diversity.

LISD, led by Superintendent Guillermo Pro, reports its all-American staff remains unaffected as state lawmakers will review the proposal next year.

Laredo City Council called for a non-binding referendum on expanding pediatric health care that will appear on early voting ballots and Election Day, Nov.

3 + Mayor Victor Trevino stressed the need to support the city’s large pediatric population.