Good morning, Laredo.

Laredo police are urging residents ahead of Halloween to celebrate safely, warning against impaired and distracted driving, keeping a close eye on children’s candy, and never allowing kids to ride in the back of pickup trucks + ask hosts to keep intoxicated guests from driving.

The Solid Waste Department will collect bulky items in District 4 on Tuesday; residents must place large items at the curb before 6 a.m. for pickup (accepted: box springs, mattresses, furniture, appliances, large toys, scrap metal, brush; not accepted: construction waste, hazardous materials, motor oil, electronics).

KGNS is honoring retired teacher Maria Elena Hopkins for 30 years in the classroom and her ongoing work supporting scholarships and book donations with the Laredo Area Retired School Employee Association (LARSEA); the full profile will air today during KGNS News The Late Edition.

Neighbors submitted a petition asking city officials to stop a planned border-wall survey in El Azteca and demand more public input; city staff will review the petition at an upcoming meeting.

Mujeres en Escena will perform dance shows honoring loved ones starting Saturday, Oct.

31 at 2 p.m. at The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo, with additional free performances Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Terraza Cafe and Cantina Grill and Saturday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. at North Central Park.

UISD will host a special education job fair Wednesday, Oct.

28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bill Johnson SAC Room 2 (5208 Santa Claudia Lane), recruiting SPED teachers, unit aides, 1:1 aides, and resource aides.

Students at Newman Elementary marched wearing red and carrying signs to kick off Red Ribbon Week and a weeklong DARE program, with UISD police, teachers, parents, and the Clark Middle School band joining the parade.