Good morning, Laredo.

United South Panthers (with over 170 members) will perform their piece 'A Modern Taste' this fall in Laredo.

The band, honored as Band of the Week, is set to bring a lively note to the local arts scene.

Texas A&M International University held an investiture ceremony to formally welcome Christopher Maynard as its seventh president.

The event at the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall featured his announcement of new graduate and doctoral programs to align with regional workforce needs.

Webb County schools received over $40M in federal education funding to enhance classroom resources — county officials said the funds will benefit student programs and support further improvements.

United ISD and Laredo ISD have bolstered Narcan-based emergency kits amid warnings about deadly new fentanyl variants, and they are hosting awareness fairs this month to inform students about laced-vaping.

First responders caution that one stray pill can be fatal.

The Hawks beat the Toros for their first win of 2026 in a game held in Laredo on Saturday, Sept.

19.

Friday, Sep. 18 high school football games delivered exciting finishes as Alexander beat United South 17-14 in double overtime, Zapata beat Cigarroa 26-21, Johnson routed Southwest Legacy 49-7 and Hebbronville blanked Progreso 89-0.

Quarterback Vicente Robles of the Wolves earned the Charlie Clark Hyundai Player of the Week award after throwing four touchdown passes and scoring one rushing touchdown in South Laredo.

He was recognized for his leadership and work ethic on and off the field.