On Friday morning, the Laredo Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the National Guard held an active shooter drill at United Day School.
As the students get ready to dive into a new school year, the City of Laredo Parks Department will be closing the majority of its pools for the season.
First weekend of August will have a slight dip in temperatures. Temperatures will continue hot in the triple digits but not above 103 degrees for the weekend. Expect dry conditions for the area with gusty winds in the evening.
After-school activities will have hundreds of parents, students, and athletes visiting campuses and the fields; however, officials are reminding spectators about some of the items that are not allowed inside the facilities.
TxDot says the most common cause of crashes in school zones are failure to control speed, distracted driving, or failure to yield the right of way at a stop sign or driveway.
Resources available for Alzheimer's patients and caregivers is the subject of tomorrow's Alz In This Together digital streaming show hosted by Mindy Casso and Jerry Garza.