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Water Main Break

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Summary

Big water main break on McPherson Avenue is messing things up. City crews are on it, but expect traffic headaches and potential water issues.

At a glance

Total mentions
8
Last 30 days
6

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Repairs will likely cost taxpayers some money, but it's a necessary fix for our water system.

✅Who benefits

Everyone who relies on that water line will benefit once it's fixed and running smoothly again.

⚠️Who could be affected

Drivers and anyone needing to use McPherson Avenue right now are the ones getting hit with delays and inconvenience.

Mentions & discussions (8)

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoOct 22, 2026

Water main repair underway on E. Lyon Street

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Utilities Department is repairing a water main at E. Lyon St.The department said the repair began Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5:50 a.m.Crews estimate the repair will take 8 to...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoOct 20, 2026

Street caves in near central Laredo, water flowing blocks road

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is warning drivers after a street caved in near Barcelona Avenue and West Frost Street Tuesday Morning, Oct. 20.A large amount of water flowing from the site i...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoOct 20, 2026

Crews repairing water main break at W. Frost and Barcelona

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City of Laredo Utilities Department crews are on site Tuesday, Oct. 20, repairing a water main break at 301 W. Frost St. at Barcelona Ave.The break is affecting the 300 block of W. Frost S...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoOct 20, 2026

Water restored after main break caves in street in District 4

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Water service has been restored to customers in the 300 block of Frost Street after a 6-inch water main break caused the street to cave in on Oct. 20.City officials said a city worker was ...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoOct 19, 2026

Lanes reopen after waterline break at McPherson Ave. and Taylor St.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As of 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, lanes have officially reopened after a waterline break forced their closure.At McPherson Avenue and Taylor Street, the city was making water line repairs. Ini...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoSep 16, 2026

Laredo utilities crews work to restore water after main break in District 4

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Utilities Department is addressing a water main repair affecting the Westgate Dr. Subdivision in District 4.Crews have been working on the repair since Tuesday, Sept. 15...

KGNS TV 8 - LaredoSep 11, 2026

Water flow begins returning to South Laredo following utility line work

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Water service has started returning to affected neighborhoods in South Laredo following planned connection work on a major water transmission line, city officials announced early Friday mo...

Laredo Morning TimesSep 10, 2025

Water main break disrupts McPherson Avenue, Laredo crews begin urgent repairs

Water main break disrupts McPherson Avenue, Laredo crews begin urgent repairs Laredo Morning Times

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