Shooting Survivor Erica Torres Shares How She Found Her Voice
After being shot five times by her ex-husband in 2024, Erica Torres survived over 20 surgeries and now speaks out to help other domestic violence survivors find help before it's too late.
Laredo Texas — Good News & Uplifting Stories
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Laredo Longhorns End 2-Year Rivalry Drought at Home Tourney
United High School's volleyball team defeated longtime rival Alexander 2-1 to win their home tournament, ending a nearly two-year losing streak against the Bulldogs. Senior Victoria Luna earned MVP honors while leading her team to reclaim their house.
Laredo Shelter Offers Triple Credit for Volunteer Help
An animal shelter in Texas is tripling volunteer hours for anyone who helps organize supplies this month. It's a creative solution to keep operations running smoothly while rewarding community helpers.
Laredo Teens Lead School Supply Drive for Kids in Need
High school students in Laredo, Texas organized and ran a massive community donation event, collecting school supplies and hygiene products for children living in local shelters. Their leadership and dedication inspired an entire community to come together.
Texas Nonprofit Needs Summer Volunteers for Cancer Kids
Smiles from Heaven is recruiting students and community members to volunteer this summer, supporting local children battling pediatric cancer and blood disorders. The organization just opened a new facility and has several events planned where volunteers can make a real difference.
Laredo Farm Teaches Urban Agriculture to Volunteers
A Texas urban farm is opening its doors to anyone who wants to learn sustainable growing while giving back to their community. From planting seeds to harvesting fresh produce, volunteers gain real skills that could transform how they think about food.
Laredo's All-Volunteer Nonprofits Serve Thousands in Need
In Laredo, Texas, three nonprofits run entirely by volunteers provide life-saving support to people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and elderly residents without spending a dime on staff. Their secret: passionate community members who turned personal hardship into hope for thousands.
Laredo Volunteers Keep Kidney Foundation Running Since 1977
For nearly 50 years, volunteers in Laredo, Texas have kept a kidney foundation alive without any state or federal funding, serving over 900 dialysis patients. What started with two women responding to a child's organ donation has become a lifeline for hundreds.
12 Seventh Graders Win Laredo City Track Championship
A scrappy team of just 12 seventh graders from Christen Middle School beat out larger schools to claim Laredo's city track and field championship. Their underdog victory shows what determination and teamwork can accomplish.
Laredo Couple Offers Free Boxing to Fight Parkinson's
A retired deputy sheriff and his wife are volunteering their time to teach boxing classes that help people with Parkinson's disease improve their movement, balance, and mental health. For a year now, Jose and Maria Gonzalez have been building a supportive community while making measurable differences in their students' lives.
Laredo Tax Volunteers Save Families Thousands This Season
Free tax help is transforming lives in Laredo, Texas, where IRS-certified volunteers are tackling years of backlogged returns for veterans, widows, and struggling families. Last year's partnership between Catholic Charities and United Way trained 16 volunteers who've already completed hundreds of returns this season.
Laredo Teens Deliver 100 Winter Packages to Homeless Shelter
When temperatures dropped in Laredo this weekend, youth volunteers showed up with exactly what the city's homeless population needed most. Nourish Laredo assembled 100 care packages filled with winter warmth for those seeking shelter.