Good morning, Laredo.

Laredo will begin its fall bulky item pick-up on Monday, Sept.

14 in District 1 and continue through Dec. 16, with each council district scheduled on a different day. Residents should have eligible items such as mattresses & appliances placed at the curb before 6 a.m. on their pick-up day.

A Laredo firefighter (reflecting on a life-changing event) recounted his Ground Zero trip from 25 years ago in a recent local interview as he shared how the experience continues to shape his public service work.

Former Laredo firefighter Javier Lopez looked back on his Ground Zero trip from 25 years ago while reviewing a photo album at his cafe.

Lopez recalled how he and two colleagues had hand-delivered $55,000 to support families shortly after Sept. 11 — an effort that reflects local resilience.

Jorge Macias, a Laredo native from South Laredo and Rio Bravo, won an Emmy for the limited Prime Video series Spider-Noir and credits his early movie inspirations as a spark for his creative journey.

Martin High School held a ceremony to honor first responders from Sept.

11 as students and staff observed moments of silence and memorial events on campus to remember their legacy.

A new mental health unit opened downtown today — offering expanded support and therapy services.

Local officials say the facility aims to improve access to essential care for residents.

Diego Hernandez earned Player of the Week honors after scoring three touchdowns in Nixon’s Mustangs win over Cigarroa last Friday.

The senior running back ran for 116 yards and caught 59 yards (total 175 hash marks) and his coach credited his summer practice for a strong showing.

Local teams completed non-district tune-ups Friday night in Week 3 of Friday Football Fever 2026, with Districts 5A and 6A matchups plus six-man games from Bruni and St. Augustine and regional showdowns with the Zapata Hawks and Hebbronville Longhorns.

Cigarroa and Alexander secured key wins as district play nears.