Good morning, Laredo.

More than 60 vendors will gather Saturday, Sept.

26, at Pla-Mor Entertainment (2819 Bob Bullock Loop) to raise funds for the American Cancer Society at Relay for Life’s Beads and Bling pop-up market.

Before sunrise, a group of women meets every Wednesday at 5:15 a.m. at Krueger Field Park for the Run Mama Run Club, founded by Karla Villarreal in May to offer a free and supportive space for all fitness levels.

National Night Out returns to Laredo on Tuesday, Oct.

6 at 5 p.m. at the Sames Auto Arena, offering a Mardi Gras-themed parade and mascot battle (organized with Laredo PD and community partners) that will let families meet local law enforcement.

Club Fiesta is set to celebrate local culture and community in Laredo, with organizers planning engaging activities and sharing event details soon (details on timing and venue are forthcoming).

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, first-grade teacher Ana Brewster was named Teacher of the Month at Ligarde Elementary for over 30 years of dedicated teaching; she received a commemorative tumbler, T-shirt, and $250 gift card (from the Joey Tellez Law Firm) after a parent nominated her for her patience and creativity.

Local leaders are working to speed up water recycling projects to help manage drought conditions in Laredo.

They are reviewing the proposal and will move ahead if funding is secured.

Local leaders proposed advancing the water recycling project nearly a decade early amid severe drought; Mayor Trevino presented the idea to City Council on Monday, Sept.

21. The utilities department will share a detailed timeline soon (38 utility projects are already in progress).

The American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser is underway in Laredo as 15 community members join events Men Wear Pink + Pink Pearls and Heels to raise funds and awareness about breast cancer for the next five weeks.

Animal Care Services seeks a forever home for Minnie, a four month old Chihuahua mix who is fully vaccinated and sterilized at its shelter on Maher Ave. People 18 and older can adopt while volunteers 16 and older may help with fall events.