Summary
Laredo's getting a huge $58.5 million boost for the Santa Maria rail project! This cash injection is set to supercharge local transportation and open up new doors for business.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 6
Last discussed Jun 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates approximately $4 million annually in federal grant funding for local housing and infrastructure projects.
Low- and moderate-income residents, seniors, and neighborhoods receiving infrastructure and housing upgrades.
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Mentions & discussions (11)
Crews resume work at fire-damaged DoubleTree hotel in downtown Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Crews are back at work at the fire-damaged DoubleTree hotel in downtown Laredo, Mayor Victor Treviño said.Steel beams going upPrivate engineering teams are beginning the process of putting...
DoubleTree structural probe to take 5-6 weeks, Laredo officials say
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Officials said that a structural investigation into the DoubleTree hotel near downtown Laredo is expected to take another five to six weeks.Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, Fire Chief Guillermo H...
One Week Later: DoubleTree Hotel Fire
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Wednesday, Oct. 14, officially marks one week since the DoubleTree Hotel Fire, and there are still many pending answers.KGNS reached out to Jiger N. Patel, COO of Shreem Capital; the hotel...
Road closures near DoubleTree hotel slow business in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Road closures around the damaged DoubleTree hotel have cut off foot traffic to nearby businesses, leaving some owners with fewer customers.Rolando Sauceda, who has owned his restaurant on ...
DoubleTree guest recounts escape from 14th floor during Laredo fire
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Christopher Cantrall was in Laredo for work, staying on the 14th floor of the DoubleTree hotel when smoke and people yelling woke him around 12:50 a.m. on Oct. 7. He said he feared the smo...
Evacuation to collapse concerns: What we know about the DoubleTree Hotel fire in Laredo
The Laredo Fire Department fights a fire early Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at 800 Garden St.David Gomez Jr./Laredo Morning TimesAn overnight fire at the DoubleTree Hotel Wednesday...
Trump OKs disaster declaration for July flooding, approving some FEMA aid
A construction crew clears flood debris from the roadside along Goat Creek Road near the Interstate 10 exit in Kerrville on Aug. 4. President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for the area,...
Laredo airport set for $7.7M of renovations for bathrooms, TSA queue, office
A sign that reads Henry Cuellar Terminal on Aug. 28, 2026, at Laredo International Airport. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesLaredo International Airport is preparing for an estimated $7.7 million in renova...
City Council — June 26, 2026
The Hamilton Hotel requires urgent repairs to its HVAC system and elevators to ensure the safety of elderly residents during extreme heat. The city is currently providing temporary cooling and wellness checks while seeking long-term funding solutions.
Convention &Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee — April 2, 2026
Laredo receives roughly $4 million annually in federal grants that fund street repairs, park improvements, affordable housing, and social services for vulnerable residents. Local leaders highlighted the ongoing fight in Congress to protect these vital funds from budget cuts.
Laredo receives $58.5M for Santa Maria rail project
Laredo receives $58.5M for Santa Maria rail project Laredo Morning Times
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