Laredo Families Honor Loved Ones on Día de los Muertos
Families gathered at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Laredo to remember and spend time with loved ones they have lost.
Laredo Hispanic News
Hispanic life in Laredo runs on border heritage, Spanish-language culture and community organizations, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in cultural celebrations, heritage events, community impact and the people who keep these traditions alive.
Recent news
November 7, 2026
School Builds Día de los Muertos AltarF.S. Lara Academy created a Día de los Muertos altar for the second consecutive year, honoring deceased loved ones and cultural traditions.
October 30, 2026
Laredo Installs New Agent Orange Awareness PlaqueA Vietnam veteran has established a new memorial site in Laredo to honor those affected by Agent Orange exposure.
October 29, 2026
Laredo Named Top Texas City for Halloween CelebrationsLaredo secures the top spot in Texas for the fifth consecutive year according to a new WalletHub study.
October 22, 2026
Borcher's Elementary Teacher Receives Monthly AwardMayra Trevino earns the Teacher of the Month honor for her long-standing dedication to music education in Laredo.
October 11, 2026
Mercurio Martinez Jr. Honored After RetirementU.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar presented a congressional recognition to the longtime Laredo College board member.
October 10, 2026
Laredo Will Modify City Service Schedules for HolidayAdministrative offices in Laredo will close for the holiday on October 12, 2026.
October 3, 2026
Laredo Named Top City for Hispanic EntrepreneursWalletHub ranked Laredo as the tenth-best city for Hispanic business owners in a recent study of 182 U.S. locations.
September 28, 2026
Laredo College Celebrated 80th AnniversaryThe institution held milestone gatherings across its Fort McIntosh and South campus locations this week.
September 26, 2026
Laredo Residents Invited to Shape Library Mural DesignThe city and local foundation are collecting community input for a new public art project at the library.
September 20, 2026
Laredo College President Received Ohtli AwardMinita Ramirez was honored by the Mexican government for her service to Mexican communities in Laredo.
Day to day, that means festivals and cultural events, recognition of Latino artists and community leaders, and the nonprofits and churches that anchor neighborhood life. Coverage runs across the city and into the communities around it wherever a Hispanic cultural story crosses the line. Laredo's position on the border shapes much of this coverage, since cross-border family ties and bilingual life are part of the everyday fabric. Spanish-language media and the bilingual classroom are the institutions most often behind a story here.