Good morning, Laredo.

Workforce Solutions will host weekly youth orientation sessions in Laredo to offer local young people job search guidance & career resources.

More details on location and eligibility will be provided soon.

Today, Laredo College broke ground on its new Veterans Center of Excellence — the project aims to offer essential support and services for student veterans, with further details expected soon.

The Webb County Sheriff's Office hosts its sixth annual self-defense workshop at the Haynes Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 9 a.m. to noon (special guest Pepito Espinoza will join), and registration is required with free T-shirts offered to the first 30 participants.

The Oilton post office closed Sept.

25 due to its lease ending, forcing residents to drive 7 miles to Bruni for mail. Local officials + Rep. Cuellar’s office are reviewing options to ease mail access for seniors, veterans and others in need.

Over 500 residents took part in the fifth annual Pink Walk at Texas A&M International University on Oct.

5, raising over $100,000 for breast cancer patients at Mercy Clinic. The fundraiser began in 2021 with 150 participants and has grown to support local patient care.

Crews installed a new refrigeration unit at Hamilton Apartments on Monday — a measure following high temperatures above 90 degrees in August — and Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño said the upgrade brings comfort to seniors.

Football Fever: Heat Check Week 6 highlighted Gateway City football with Cigarroa’s 20-14 win at Phil Longoria Field and St. Augustine’s one-point homecoming triumph, while Nixon secured a tight win.

Host Kobe Arriaga previewed a loaded Week 7 slate featuring United facing LBJ Johnson.

At Shirley Field, high school seniors Aburto and Muniz powered their teams in the King of the Mountain contest with crucial scoring plays; local fans will vote in a poll that will close Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. with the winner announced at 10:00 p.m. on KGNS Sports Late Edition.