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Argued that apprehensions are low and the city should stop negotiating and start a strong legal challenge against the wall.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026 · 46:44 →An attorney representing the Rio Grande Landowners Coalition stated that local landowners are prepared to fight the wall in court and presented evidence of flood risks.
City Council - Workshop — January 16, 2026 · 49:55 →A veteran and community advocate emphasized the importance of the Rio Grande as a water source and warned against the environmental and flood risks of barriers.
City Council - Workshop — January 16, 2026 · 1:00:00 →An environmentalist argued that the city should prioritize funding for local social services over border wall construction.
A property owner and representative of the Boys and Girls Club argued that a wall would be ineffective and urged the city to focus on infrastructure needs that support the port's growth.
City Council - Workshop — January 16, 2026 · 46:05 →A resident spoke about the broader political climate and the impact of federal policies on the community.
City Council - Workshop — January 16, 2026 · 1:04:20 →A local landowner expressed strong opposition to the border wall, citing concerns about property loss, environmental damage, and the wall's potential to act as a dam during floods.
City Council - Workshop — January 16, 2026 · 41:45 →George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse on Oct. 31, 2025. David Gomez Jr./Laredo Morning Times A woman who attempted to smuggle an unrelated 3-year-old boy through a Laredo international b...
Buckets containing alleged methamphetamine seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Aug. 25, 2026, at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas.Courtesy/U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Fie...
Published: Sep. 4, 2026 at 12:24 PM CDT|Updated: 20 hours agoLAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped a truck leaving the country and found a stash of guns and ammunition insid...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A recent human smuggling case is highlighting new and continuing trends in the Laredo area, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).DPS says dashcam video shows a case fro...
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