Good morning, Laredo.

City crews reinstalled buoys along the riverbank, and local residents have raised objections to the change.

A Laredo family is hosting a free car swap event to honor their late son’s memory & bring neighbors together.

Details on the time and location are yet to be announced.

Road closures around the damaged DoubleTree hotel have reduced foot traffic for local businesses and led to lower Sunday sales, while city officials assess the building's safety and plan next steps to protect public safety.

Business owners may qualify for financial assistance (SBA disaster loans are an option).

Laredo College will celebrate its 80th anniversary with planned events on campus that honor its long history plus bring together students and alumni.

Details on dates and activities will be shared soon.

Physicist Dr. Ralph McNutt Jr. will speak on space science at a free lecture in the Recital Hall on Wednesday, Oct.

14 at 7 p.m. A Star Talk + guided telescope viewing of Saturn will follow at the campus planetarium on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Students at TAMIU and Laredo College received over $700 million in Texas Grant and Pell Grant aid, with TAMIU students getting nearly $179 million and Laredo College students about $20 million (Pell Grants made up over $504 million through 2025).

Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said buoy markers reinstalled along the riverbank near Bridge 2 and Colombia last weekend have sparked concern over our drinking water as Congressman Henry Cuellar joined in objecting to the project; local kayakers with the Rio Grande International Study Center noted that the barriers have significantly changed the river.

United Longhorns’ Ethan Estrada emerged as the challenger in the King of the Mountain poll after scoring a punt return touchdown in week 7.

The poll closes tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. – the winner will be announced on KGNS Sports shortly after.