Good morning, Laredo.

Kona, a 4-month-old pit bull mix, is available for adoption now from the Laredo Animal Protective Society; she is vaccinated, microchipped, spayed, and on preventatives, and the shelter seeks fosters and volunteers (hours 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays).

A Trautmann student launched Chief 21, a new sunglasses brand created by the student and featured in the school's recent announcement.

Acclaimed Laredo author Jan Notzon will speak about his background and writing process Monday, Nov.

9 at 3:20 p.m. in the Academic Innovation Center, room 125 at TAMIU. The event is open to the TAMIU community and is sponsored by Sonia and Memo Benavides.

United South Middle School art teacher Monika Sanchez appeared on KGNS+ to demonstrate easy pumpkin-carving tips and a cat design, showcased student creations including a Wizard of Oz inspired piece, and returned to show the finished designs.

Nuevo León cut toll fees 50% at the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge to attract more cross-border business, and officials say the move will lower shipping costs + steer more commercial traffic through Laredo.

Two TAMIU students, junior Andrea Chapa Aguilar and sophomore Luis Maldonado Reyes, were selected for the Texas A&M System Public Policy Scholars Program and will intern in Washington, D.C., for spring 2027 while earning course credit.

City crews are installing a chlorine dioxide unit at the municipal water treatment plant to address recent taste and odor complaints; the system will begin treating water once testing and safety checks finish (officials say it will reduce odor and improve taste).