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Friday, Oct. 30 saw Week 10 high school football across the area, with Martin beating South San 28-14, United toppling Del Rio 38-6, Hebbronville blanking Falfurrias 81-0, Sharyland defeating Cigarroa 31-12, and Edcouch beating Zapata 46-12.

Crews have resumed work to stabilize the fire damaged DoubleTree downtown by installing large steel beams + investigators will enter only after crews secure the building from the top down; the property remains locked while neighboring guests retrieved cars and bags.

Laredo Animal Care Services will host Spooktacular Foster Fun from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the shelter on Maher Avenue (visitors can meet current fosters, give treats to pets, and talk with Pets Alive Laredo to learn how to foster).

Laredo police told the Suicide Prevention Committee 15 people have died by suicide so far this year, matching 2021 and nearing last year's 18, with many October cases involving people under 30; advocates want schools alerted so counselors can intervene, and free help is available (call or text 988).

Alexander defensive tackle Emil Cardenas was named this week's Player of the Week after he had 17 tackles, including 11 solo, eight tackles for loss, four sacks and four QB hurries in the Bulldogs' win over Del Rio as the team pushes toward the playoffs.

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.

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.

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).