Summary
The city planned to discuss evaluating an expert to study the risks associated with proposed border wall and buoy infrastructure along the Rio Grande.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 7
Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Financial impact is currently unknown pending expert selection and contract authorization.
Laredo residents and city leaders will benefit from a thorough, independent risk assessment of border infrastructure projects.
Residents living near the river and the city's water supply.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Laredo City Council to take up border buoys, hospital referendum, south Laredo incentives
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at City Hall at 1110 Houston St.Topping the agenda is an update from the city manager on Homeland Security reinstalling bord...
Pushback grows over buoys near Bridge 2 in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Calls to pause the buoy project in the Rio Grande near Bridge 2 are growing, with Laredo leaders, advocacy groups, and river visitors urging federal officials to halt installation.After mo...
Buoys reinstalled along Laredo riverbank draw objections
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More buoys continue to appear along the riverbank, with markers seen going north and south of both Bridge 2 and Colombia over the last few days.Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said over th...
New buoys spotted in Rio Grande near Laredo streets
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - New buoys have been spotted in the Rio Grande near Anna Avenue and Markley Lane as part of a border-security barrier.KGNS crews saw workers drilling at another location near downtown Lared...
Laredo mayor opposes buoy barrier’s return to Rio Grande
Mayor Victor Trevino said in a statement that he opposes the reinstallation of a buoy barrier system in the Rio Grande and plans to contact federal authorities with Congressman Henry Cuellar.
Drilling near Downtown Laredo prompts questions
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Drilling in the Rio Grande near downtown Laredo is prompting questions.Cameras captured workers near Bridge 2 around noon on Thursday, Oct. 8.Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said the city was tol...
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...
‘I have concerns’: Cuellar reacts to border buoy installation in Laredo
Newly-installed border buoys are seen Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in the Rio Grande near the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.Jason Mack/Laredo Morning TimesU.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar raised concerns about the inst...
Trevino publicly opposes border buoys amid Rio Grande installation
Newly-installed border buoys are seen Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in the Rio Grande near the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.Jason Mack/Laredo Morning TimesLaredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino issued a statement opp...
New equipment in Rio Grande near Laredo draws mixed reactions
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - New equipment has been installed in the Rio Grande in the Laredo area over the last few days, prompting reactions from local leaders and advocates.A Border Patrol spokesperson said the new...
Rio Grande Riverfront Coordination and Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee — June 24, 2026
The city planned to discuss evaluating an expert to study the risks associated with proposed border wall and buoy infrastructure along the Rio Grande.
Rio Grande Riverfront Coordination and Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee — June 3, 2026
The committee was scheduled to discuss evaluating an expert to analyze the risks associated with proposed border wall and buoy infrastructure in Laredo. This analysis could impact local safety, environmental concerns, and city policies regarding federal border initiatives.
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