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Happy weekend, Laredo! In today’s edition: WBCA Carnival thrills, a Mexican airline adds new daily flights, tiny homes open for low-income residents, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Service expansion announced: Come April, a Mexican airline will add two daily Nuevo Laredo to Mexico City flights, expected to boost tourism and business and connect travelers to over 30 destinations across Mexico — read the full announcement.

Fast-casual expansion in Laredo: Houston-based salad and wrap bar Salata is coming to 7815 McPherson Road, Suite 101, investing $325,000 to remodel 2,167 square feet. Work will start by late April and finish by August — see timeline and investment details.

New step toward stability: Nine tiny homes opened on Lafayette Street in Laredo, offering studios for low-income residents. The project bridges shelters and permanent housing and could add eight more if funding comes through — see what’s planned next.

Un‑kink that neck: Sims Chiropractic Center keeps care simple with precise adjustments and practical tips, so you can move like a human again. A midweek tune-up gives your shoulders a break from that South Texas laptop hunch and all the screen-time stiffness.

Expanding confidential sexual health care: Laredo Public Health’s LETS Program works to normalize STI testing with social posts, the Safe is Sexy campaign, and a new Prevention Care Clinic, after reporting new cases in 2025 — get all the program details.

City vision backed by budget: Mayor Victor Trevino used 2026 State of the City to promote The Laredo Formula, emphasizing public safety, stable taxes, water upgrades, and Laredo’s status as the nation’s busiest inland port — read the full story.

Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. GoldCo has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to 10% free gold & silver – check it out here.

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🎡 WBCA Carnival @ Sames Auto Arena | Monday (2/16) at 10:00 AM – McMonday at the WBCA Carnival is turning fries into free gate entry, just flash a McDonald’s receipt at the Sames Auto Arena lot. Skip the receipt and it’s two bucks, and twenty gets you a P.O.P. wristband for unlimited rides, classic vibes since ’66.

🧶 Knit With Us @ Sophie Christen McKendrick, Francisco Ochoa, and Fernando A. Salinas Branch Library | Tuesday (2/17) at 1:00 PM – Adults-only knitting at the MOS Branch Library, welcoming all skill levels for a relaxed weekly stitch-and-chat. Come swap patterns, rescue dropped stitches, and pretend this totally counts as socializing, self-care, and productivity. Bring yarn, curiosity, and your best grandma jokes.

🎨 Craft & Connect Spring 2026 @ Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library | Tuesday (2/17) at 6:00 PM – This adults-only craft meetup at the library blends low-pressure creativity with real conversation. Come swap small talk for scissors, glue, and good company, then leave with a handmade something, and maybe a new friend who remembers dial-up. No experience, or glitter phobia, required.

🎈 1 2 3 Play with Me @ Sophie Christen McKendrick, Francisco Ochoa, and Fernando A. Salinas Branch Library | Wednesday (2/18) at 11:00 AM – Got a tiny human with big energy? 1 2 3 Play with Me at MOS is your sanctioned chaos zone, with sensory stations, early learning fun, and zero glitter cleanup. Registration opens January 26th, so snag a spot, then smugly enjoy that post-play coffee.

🎉 Youth Parade Under the Stars @ San Bernardo Ave, Laredo, TX, United States | Thursday (2/19) at 10:00 AM – Evening vibes call for the Youth Parade Under the Stars rolling south on San Bernardo, a hometown classic since ’72. Bring a chair, your outside voice, and casual threads, because seats are free, the kids shine, and the marching bands do the heavy lifting.

📖 Storytime @ Sophie Christen McKendrick, Francisco Ochoa, and Fernando A. Salinas Branch Library | Thursday (2/19) at 11:00 AM – If your kids or grandkids need a break from couch gymnastics, Storytime at MOS delivers cozy tales surrounded by exhibits you’ve been meaning to read, and never do. It’s sweet, low-key, and blissfully screen-free. Registration opens January 5, so snag a spot early.

🏀 Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds at Texas A&M International Dustdevils Men’s Basketball @ Laredo Athletic Complex | Thursday (2/19) at 7:30 PM – Thursday night hoops at the Laredo Athletic Complex, where the Dustdevils spin up the home court against the visiting Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds. Expect quick cuts, louder neighbors, and nachos that require commitment. Cheaper than therapy, and you get to yell at a ref.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Laredo report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 89°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 8%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 88. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.

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