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Rise and shine, Laredo!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Free-chlorine conversion, new $65M event center, and Easter Bunny Fest + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Laredo protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
State-required maintenance explained: Laredo’s water system is undergoing a free-chlorine conversion through March 16, so you may notice a chlorine smell or cloudy water. Officials say it remains safe to drink and use — learn why it’s happening.
Finding strength beyond diagnosis: In Laredo, Jose and Maria Gonzalez have offered volunteer boxing classes for people with Parkinson’s since June 2025, improving mobility and peer support. They were KGNS Honors recipients in February — read how they’re changing lives.
County’s next entertainment hub: Webb County commissioners unveiled the design for the $65.1 million 1848 Event Center at Laredo fairgrounds, with two phases planned and hopes for bull riding and family events — get all the project details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Fabric glow-up, anyone? From upholstery fabrics to custom drapery guidance, plus practical tips that save you three trips back to the store, Cantu Interiors makes refresh projects feel doable and genuinely fun. Tackle that chair, window, or a whole room with confidence.
Comfort food, Laredo‑style: Whether you’re lingering over a slow morning or craving a midweek lift, Bolillos Cafe serves bolillo breakfast sandwiches, chilaquiles, and pan dulce that nail the cozy factor. Add a cafecito for good measure… self-care, edible and uncomplicated.
A cozy pho fix: Pho 68 Vietnamese Noodle House serves steaming bowls, fresh herbs, and brothy comfort that hits after a long day. Bring a friend, share spring rolls, and let the warm-up routine run itself… simple, soothing, and satisfying.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎈 Family Fun Zone @ Haynes Recreation Center | Monday (3/9) at 10:00 AM – Hit the Family Fun Zone for free fun that tires kids out and saves you a Target run. Swing by our booth for free diapers or feminine hygiene products, just bring ID, a WIC card, or a SNAP letter, and score an easy parenting win.
⛏ Spring Break Minecraft STEM Camp @ Clever Minds STEM Tutoring Center | Monday (3/9) at 1:00 PM – This Spring Break, drop the kids at a Minecraft-themed STEM camp and reclaim the living room from couch parkour. Ages 3 to 12 get science experiments, 3D printing, circuits, robotics, LEGO builds, and crafts, all in pixelated glory. You get quiet, coffee, and sanity back.
🎤 Community Talent Stage @ North Central Park | Wednesday (3/11) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats hometown talent at the Kite Festival, so bring your solo, your crew, or that cousin who swears he’s stage-ready. Keep it PG, 25-minute sets, waiver required. Want in? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/K5Yd7sbxbEWL7MY97, then let Laredo cheer.
✨ Light Up The Night @ Imaginarium of South Texas | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Free admission for all from 6 to 9 as AEP Texas lights up the night, and for once they are picking up the tab. Expect glow, easygoing crowds, and a reason to linger outside with a coffee, the neighbors, or both.
👪 Free Family Fun Nights @ Imaginarium of South Texas | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to entertain the kids without opening your wallet, this is it. Free admission from 6 PM to 9 PM, thanks to H‑E‑B, so wander, play, and feel smug about outsmarting bedtime. Save your cash for tacos and gas.
🐰 Easter Bunny Fest @ The Outlet Shoppes | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Easter Bunny Fest at The Outlet Shoppes is kid paradise, minus the meltdown. Snag eggs with surprises, score gift baskets for the first 100 kids if you beat the stroller stampede, nab free pics with the Bunny, plus toys, prizes, music, and games. Bring caffeine.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Laredo report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 88°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 89. East southeast wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Heat index values as high as 90. Southeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 93°F – Low: 68°F – Precip: 10%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. South southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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