Good morning, Laredo.

Laredo Public Libraries will hold a Halloween Bash and TAMIU will host Monster Mash Mornings this weekend at library branches and campus; police have issued Halloween safety tips ahead of the holiday weekend + organizers urge families to confirm times and routes.

Antonio Gonzalez Middle School recognized the first 24 students named Eighth Graders of the Month for this school year at a ceremony in the SAC auditorium with KGNS Plus, Laredo police, UISD, LISD, and local sponsors in attendance.

Families heard remarks from guest speaker Amanda Montoya (owner of Bolillos Café).

Webb County commissioners renewed the provider fund to keep paying for care for low-income patients, and officials say the funding will continue to cover clinic services + prescriptions at county health sites.

Webb County kept its hospital fee at 6% during a Monday, Oct.

26 commissioners court meeting, a move that will continue to bring nearly $40 million a year to pay for medical care for eligible low-income residents (the fund began in 2013). Officials said a state rule change requires splitting inpatient and outpatient payments, so the county will open a new bank account to keep those funds separate.

Celita.Bakes demonstrated easy Halloween treats on KGNS morning segments, showing how to make ghost cupcakes from boxed mix with Oreo and chocolate-chip decorations and a festive charcuterie board with marshmallows, candy corn, fruit, and cheese.