RGISC Rio Grande International Study Center

08/31/2026

Safe air is non-negotiable. 🌬️⚖️

Caitlin Fish (Texas RioGrande Legal Aid) breaks down why tracking air quality across industries and neighborhoods is critical for the physical health of our entire border region.

08/28/2026

Need volunteer hours? Make a real impact in our community! 🫁✨
Join us for the Binational Air Council Press Conference!

• Friday, Sept 11
• 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• Lake Casablanca
• Community Service Hours Available!

DM or contact Dr. Anjala Pyakurel at [email protected] or (361) 228-6057 to sign up!

Launched by RGISC, the Binational Air Council is a cross-border initiative working to monitor, track, and improve air quality across our shared border in Laredo, TX, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.

08/28/2026

"We are not separate from our environment—we are part of it." 🌿

Alejandra Arguindegui (CASA YOGA) shares why supporting RGISC and the Binational Air Council is vital for our community’s future.

What we put into our environment directly affects us all. Join us in protecting our shared air and waters. 💙

08/27/2026

Something wild and wonderful is taking shape under the South Texas stars. ✨🌵

This fall, RGISC is calling our community out into nature for Noche de Naturaleza—an intimate evening rooted in connection, community, and the natural world we work every day to protect.

Save the date. The night will reveal itself soon.

08/26/2026

UPDATE: Addendum Posted

An addendum has been posted for the Rio Grande Restoration Project at Las Palmas Nature Trail – Phase 1 bid opportunity.

Contractors and interested bidders should visit the RGISC bids webpage to review the latest addendum and all current bid documents:

rgisc.org/bids

Bidders are responsible for reviewing the full bid package, plans, specifications, and any posted addenda before submitting.

08/24/2026

Residents in historic San Ygnacio are standing their ground, halting heavy machinery, filing federal lawsuits against DHS, and lodging criminal trespassing complaints against private contractors to protect their private land along the Rio Grande.

08/21/2026

Happy Birthday to RGISC’s Community Outreach Manager, Sharone Munoz!

If you’ve ever attended one of our events or connected with our team, you know firsthand how much heart, kindness, and dedication Sharone brings to everything she does. Her hard work and deep love for our community inspire us daily and keep our mission growing strong.

Join us in wishing Sharone the happiest of birthdays! Thank you for all that you do, Sharone! 🥳🥳

08/21/2026

🎨 Art meets community action in Laredo!🌿

We recently gathered at Casa Lopez to celebrate the launch of CompARTE Colectivo, a initiative pairing 6 local artists with 11 inner-city neighborhoods along Zacate Creek and the Rio Grande.

Through murals, photography, music, and sculpture, these artists—Luis Coss, Monse Guajardo, Ricardo Nuño, Melly Rodriguez, Ines Santiago, and Esteban Torres—will weave resident stories into powerful art that highlights our local culture and environment.

All works will lead up to our inaugural 3-day exhibition on Nov. 5–7, 2026!

📍 Calling all residents of our 11 focus neighborhoods!
CompARTE Laredo is looking for residents in the 11 neighborhoods to participate in free arts, culture, and storytelling workshops and guided hikes along the river and Zacate Creek!

Sign up here: forms.gle/ACmusbwa9Bt4GszB9

08/21/2026

¡Como parte del proyecto Adelante con Árboles, estamos compartiendo formas sencillas de nutrir nuestro dosel arbóreo local directamente desde casa!

¡EL COMPOSTAJE HECHO FÁCIL!
A través de Adelante con Árboles, queremos hacer que el compostaje y la silvicultura sean más fáciles y accesibles. Los restos de tu cocina pueden alimentar a tus árboles.

COMIENZA TU CONTENEDOR
Elige un lugar sombreado para tu contenedor o pila.
AGREGA TUS MATERIALES VERDES: Restos de frutas y verduras, borra de café, cáscaras de huevo.
AGREGA TUS MATERIALES CAFÉS: Hojas secas, cartón, ramitas pequeñas.
MANTÉNLAS: Mantenla húmeda. Voltéala cada una o dos semanas.

OPCIONAL: ¡Agrega lombrices rojas californianas (Red Wigglers) en tu contenedor para descomponer los desechos de forma natural y más rápida!
EVITA LA CARNE, LOS LÁCTEOS Y LOS ACEITES.Atraen plagas.
EL RESULTADO: En unos pocos meses obtendrás una tierra fértil que retiene el agua durante el verano de Laredo.

TIERRA SALUDABLE PRODUCE ÁRBOLES SALUDABLES.

Texas A&M Forest Service
Laredo Independent School District

08/18/2026