Good morning, Laredo.

Laredo Catholics are uniting in prayer for Pope Leo after his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, with local leaders urging the community to continue praying for his speedy recovery.

Sister Rosemary Welch received the Webb County Domestic Violence Coalition’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct.

1 at Texas A&M International University's 30th Annual Domestic Violence Conference — recognizing her 30 years of dedication as a founding member who supports local survivors.

The Laredo Animal Protective Society is finding a forever home for Apollo, a 5-year-old beagle mix, by hosting a trunk-or-treat today at 550 Pizzeria (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) and adoption events at PetSmart on Oct.

24 and 25.

Janelle Vela-Pineda at St. Augustine Elementary was named October’s Teacher of the Month on Wed, Oct.

14. She received a gift basket with local gift cards, a tumbler and T-shirt plus $250 from Tellez Law Firm.

A Laredo teen proposed a countywide youth council to give local youth a voice in decision-making.

Community leaders will review the proposal in the coming weeks.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will relocate the entrance to Lake Casa Blanca from U.S. Highway 59 to Ranchito Road to support a Loop 20 expansion, with construction beginning in October 2028 and a planned move-in in January 2029 & improved visitor amenities for safer access during events.