LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A local ‘Pillar’ in our community is inviting all the monsters and goblins to its upcoming Halloween event taking place this weekend.

The non-profit organization Pillar is hosting its ‘Pride-o-Ween’ event at the El Metro Park and Ride on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Attendees will get a chance to take part in several games and activities while also seeing some of the many services that Pillar has to offer.

There will also be plenty of food and craft vendors selling items that are perfect for celebrating the spooky season.

The event is free and open to the public.

LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - During Monday night’s city council meeting, Laredo City Council approved a motion to allow the city manager to enter discussions with CBP to allow the agency to control vegetation, specifically Carrizo Cane removal along the banks of the Rio Grande.

District Three Councilmember Melissa Cigarroa initially shared concerns about the impact of clearcutting and ensuring erosion control measures are in place.

After discussion and some concerns about delays in the project, the council ultimately approved the motion to allow the city manager to proceed with extra vigilance in negotiating with those terms in mind.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s mayor is voicing his displeasure at the governor’s latest order for vehicle safety inspections at the ports of entry.

That order was part of an effort to ensure the safety and equipment compliance of commercial vehicles crossing the border, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

However, the governor’s order included trucks crossing the Colombia Solidarity Bridge in Laredo which caused long delays.

The mayor says that affected the local economy and put a price on the cost of those inspections.

Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño said, “It’s translated in a loss of multiple billions of dollars and the loss of produce, fresh produce, was also in the millions of dollars lost because of this delay. To add to that, the drivers had to stay in their 18-wheelers for hours and hours at a time. This is not a thing that is beneficial to anybody.”

The mayor went on to say that although the inspections only lasted a few days, the financial losses could have been avoided.