DRUG & ALCOHOL COMMISSION 051326

The City of Laredo Drug & Alcohol Commission held a meeting on May 14, 2026, focusing primarily on updates related to substance abuse prevention, overdose statistics, and community outreach efforts. Key discussions included reports on overdose death trends, naloxone distribution, and drug arrest statistics presented by local health officials and law enforcement representatives. The commission also reviewed ongoing prevention programs, including life skills training funded through grants, and planned upcoming community events such as back-to-school campaigns. Procurement-related topics addressed included the approval to use the DAC logo for outreach promotions and the pending vendor selection and purchase of DAC t-shirts, with a plan to finalize vendor bids by the next meeting. Additionally, the commission discussed developing a shared calendar for summer youth safety and substance abuse prevention activities to enhance community engagement and resource coordination. No specific contract awards or large budget allocations were detailed, but the meeting emphasized continued grant funding and interagency collaboration to support prevention initiatives.