
Goodwill to Open Laredo Store on Guadalupe
Goodwill Laredo Central will open its second traditional retail store in Laredo at 1119 Guadalupe St. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
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Do you shop at thrift stores like Goodwill?
Coverage of business in Laredo focuses on corporate developments, market shifts and local commerce. Reporting follows companies across the city and the impact of these organizational changes on the area.

Goodwill Laredo Central will open its second traditional retail store in Laredo at 1119 Guadalupe St. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
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Do you shop at thrift stores like Goodwill?
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Do you trust local contractors to repair property and finish work they start?
New city requirements set stricter rules for fiber-optic crews working in Laredo neighborhoods.

The former Hollywood Theaters complex at 2401 Jacaman Road has changed hands again, with about 20,000 square feet still available to lease.
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Do you think local charities in your community are doing enough to help those in need?
The Laredo store at Mall del Norte is collecting books for Bethany House of Laredo through Dec. 14.

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Do you make an effort to support student-run businesses in your local community?
Trautmann Middle School student Adrian Cazares created the eyewear brand to promote awareness for Down syndrome.

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Do you support federal funding for dedicated community centers for veterans in your area?
Federal legislation includes $1 million to establish a community hub for Laredo veterans in fiscal year 2027.

Laredo reporting spans corporate expansions, store closures, leadership departures, funding rounds and trade activity. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever commercial activity impacts the regional economy. Cross-border logistics and the movement of goods through international trade corridors create a specific cadence for local commerce that distinguishes it from other markets. Shifts in trade policy and the resulting demand for distribution facilities remain the most consistent drivers of local business stories.