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Public comments (7)

ConcernedEric OrdonezSep 8, 2026

Urged reallocating funds to emergency services and electrical grid resilience in anticipation of extreme heat waves.

City Council — September 8, 2026 · 1:07:35 →
ConcernedRicardo De AndaMay 18, 2026

Represented the Rio Grande Landowners Coalition, discussing the impact of border wall and buoy construction on local property and flooding risks.

City Council - Supplemental Agenda — May 18, 2026 · 1:34:07 →
OpposedAntonio VillarrealMay 18, 2026

Voiced frustration over right-of-entry agreements and border wall construction, urging the council to stand up for residents.

City Council - Supplemental Agenda — May 18, 2026 · 1:38:15 →
ConcernedTricia CortezMay 18, 2026

Discussed risks from the proposed border wall and buoy system, urging transparency and independent flood impact studies.

City Council - Supplemental Agenda — May 18, 2026 · 1:46:19 →
ConcernedMartin CastroMay 18, 2026

Provided technical critique of CBP's response to the Tompkins report on border wall flood risks, supporting the city's independent study.

City Council - Supplemental Agenda — May 18, 2026 · 1:50:57 →
ConcernedRicardo de AndaApr 29, 2026

Representing the Rio Grande Landowners Coalition, he urged the city to conduct its own independent flood studies to protect residents.

City Council — April 29, 2026 · 2:19:55 →
OpposedJack PaulApr 7, 2026

Asked the council to vote no on border wall right-of-entry items as a test of community humanity.

City Council — April 7, 2026 · 1:40:07 →

News & external sources (10)

Laredo Morning TimesOct 5, 2026

County project brings drinking water generators to Pct. 2 residents

Pct. 1 Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez and Pct. 2 Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina on Sept. 28, 2026, at the Webb County Courthouse. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesMore than 200 underserved Webb County ho...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoOct 1, 2026

Laredo buoy marker dislodged as river level rises after rainfall

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A buoy marker has come loose from the river after a slight rise in water levels following early-morning rainfall, according to Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño.City officials said they do not expe...

Laredo Morning TimesSep 23, 2026

District VII to host Laredo's fourth water, infrastructure town hall

Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino on Aug. 11, 2026, at the Barbara Fasken Recreation Center town hall meeting. The city's fourth community meeting on water and infrastructure issues this year will be held Thursda...

Laredo Morning TimesSep 23, 2026

City outlines $1.5M North Laredo Water Pressure Continuity Plan

Workers install a second water valve during a 36-inch water line tie-in on Friday, Sept. 18, as part of the City of Laredo's ongoing water infrastructure improvements. City officials say projects like this are ...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoSep 17, 2026

Webb County approves reimbursement deal with South Webb Development

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County leaders are reviewing plans for a new development near the proposed 4/5 International Bridge.Commissioners signed off on a reimbursement deal with South Webb Development.The co...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoSep 14, 2026

Laredo council advances new budget, addresses infrastructure repairs

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council met in a special noon session Monday, Sept. 14, to advance its new budget and address infrastructure repairs.Council members moved forward a proposed property tax r...

Laredo Morning TimesSep 13, 2026

Laredo continues evaluating secondary water sources

Front of City Hall on Sept. 11, 2026. Courtesy Photos/City of LaredoLaredo officials continue evaluating potential secondary water sources as the city works to diversify its water portfolio and strengthen long-...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoSep 13, 2026

‘We need zero forever’: City of Laredo addresses ongoing water issues, response

Brushing your teeth, taking a shower, or washing your hair. Simple, everyday things—until the water doesn't come out. When turning on the faucet becomes a game of chance, it's a problem that gets harder to ignore.

Laredo Morning TimesSep 12, 2026

New initiative aims to stop north Laredo water outages

A portable fire hydrant pressure monitoring unit displayed during the District VI town hall meeting on Sept. 9, 2026, at North Central Park. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesAfter months of low water pressu...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoSep 10, 2026

TAMIU to kick off inauguration week for university’s seventh president

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas A&M International University is holding a week of activities to inaugurate Christopher Maynard as the university’s seventh president, according to Javier Zambrano, vice president...