Good morning, Laredo.

Yesterday, Laredo police honored K-9 officers on National Dog Day during a ceremony that recognized the dogs' role in supporting law enforcement efforts in our community.

Cliffe Killam, President of Killam Development, spoke on Tuesday at the Laredo Chamber of Commerce meeting about his plan to revitalize downtown Laredo—he said his long-term vision will support local businesses, arts, culinary spots and address issues like homelessness and crime.

He aims to create a welcoming area for Laredoans while paving the way for ongoing improvements downtown.

KGNS+ honored a four-year-old child advocate from Casa Voz de Niños program on August 26 — the award recognized the young advocate's contributions to helping others.

A man was arrested on Aug.

26 after a short foot chase with Webb constables — police said he was taken into custody quickly.

The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run incident in downtown Laredo surrendered on August 26th—police reported he was taken into custody after reviewing evidence.

Laredo CBP officers apprehended 25-year-old Hugo Francisco Garza Munoz on August 26 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge—he was a passenger on a commercial bus and biometric checks during a secondary inspection revealed an outstanding warrant from Tarrant County for an alleged homicide—and authorities are processing his case.

Laredo College hosted the Laredo Area Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Despedida—15 high school seniors from Webb, Zapata and La Salle counties were awarded over $500K to support their college journeys, with plans to attend local schools and universities across the country. The event held at Ft. McIntosh Campus celebrated the students' academic achievements and the community's commitment to education.

Laredo College is inviting community members to enroll in continuing education programs, including a new hospitality certificate program for hotel management and food and beverage—applications for the Fall term are now open.

On National Dog Day, the Laredo Police Department honored its K9 partners with a Tuesday social media post—detailing the dogs' roles in narcotics detection, explosive searches, tracking, and providing emotional support to the community.

Laredo Truck Driving Recruiting Event

2-4 p.m. — Schneider — Free entry — Connect one-on-one with recruiters to explore truck driving opportunities and get your questions answered.

Ready, Set, Go! Job Fair

10 AM – 1 PM — Workforce Solutions for South Texas — Free entry — Explore diverse job opportunities from local employers across various industries.

Comedy Allstars

9-11 p.m. — Laredo Selfie Museum — Free venue parking — Laredo Funny presents a night filled with laughter from South Texas Comedy All-Stars.

Renacimiento 74 Concert

7-11 p.m. — Casablanca Ballroom — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt melodies of 'Mi Viejo San Juan' by Renacimiento 74.