Drug and Alcohol Commission Meeting, 06/10/2026

The City of Laredo, Texas Drug and Alcohol Commission held a meeting on June 10, 2026, focusing primarily on public health initiatives related to substance abuse prevention and treatment. Key topics included updates on overdose trends, wound care kits distribution for the homeless population, and outreach efforts such as Narcan training and youth advisory coalitions. The commission discussed ongoing grant programs supporting prevention and recovery services, including the Drug Free Communities grant and others from Texas Health and Human Services. Procurement-related discussions involved the upcoming solicitation of three quotes for ordering t-shirts to support commission activities. Additionally, the group planned participation in Overdose Awareness Month events and the development of a shared summer prevention and outreach calendar. No contract awards or large capital projects were reported, but the meeting emphasized community engagement and resource coordination to address substance abuse challenges.