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Laredo · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Laredo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Laredo's dropping its fall 2026 bulky item clean-up schedule, running district by district from September through December. Check your district's dates to figure out when you can finally toss those old mattresses and broken furniture to the curb.
Laredo just launched a downtown spot where cops and mental health experts team up on crisis calls to get people real help instead of locking them up. It's a huge shift in how the city handles emergency mental health situations.
Laredo is cracking down on pet neglect with new rules that hit bad owners where it hurts. After a recent cruelty case made headlines, the city is pushing for stricter penalties to keep local animals safe and off the streets.
Webb County is ditching the Laredo Medical Center polling site for four new locations. It’s supposed to make voting easier, but there’s a real fear that switching things up will just leave voters confused on election day.
Laredo's city cemetery is closed indefinitely due to flood damage. Residents will have to wait for updates on when services can resume.
Laredo city council has scrapped the 2021 ordinance designed to deal with vacant buildings downtown. They're hitting the reset button to figure out a new approach for empty storefronts.
Laredo is kicking off National Travel and Tourism Week with a new report highlighting how tourism pumps money into the local economy. They're also launching a mobile visitor center to attract even more people to spend their cash here.
City council is standing by a $6 million land deal that's getting some heat. One councilmember says it's not a bad move for Laredo, despite a report raising questions.
Downtown Laredo is in a slump, and city leaders want to inject some serious cash to bring it back to life. They're hoping to boost property values and make the city center a vibrant place again.
Laredo's health department is rolling out a new program, Vida Plena, to help residents fight big health problems like diabetes and obesity. It's your chance to get personalized coaching, join support groups, and even hit the gym to get on the path to a healthier you.
Laredo is swapping out traditional steel border fencing for a more eco-friendly, plant-based approach. This could make the border area look nicer and be better for the environment.
Laredo's City Council is getting serious about how border projects like walls and buoys could mess with our city. They're launching a study to figure out the real impact, even though some folks are already worried about their neighborhoods and the environment.
Laredo is letting federal agents check out city land for the border wall, but they're also hiring their own experts. This way, the city can get a handle on how the wall and buoys might mess with the Rio Grande and make sure their concerns are heard.
Got unpaid tickets in Laredo? Get ready to pay up before you can register your car. Webb County is cracking down this summer, linking overdue fines to your vehicle registration to get folks to settle their debts.
Laredo's mayor is putting up a fight against the federal government's border wall plans. Get ready for some local political fireworks as the city vows to resist the construction.
Laredo is in hot water, landing in the top 10 US cities for municipal debt. This could mean higher taxes or fewer city services down the line.
Laredo's city leaders and residents are fed up with new barriers along the Rio Grande. They argue these structures are causing issues and demand action to resolve the situation.
Tired of feral hogs tearing up Laredo? The city's launching a pilot program to try out new ways to keep these critters out of our parks and neighborhoods. Let's see if we can finally get a handle on the hog problem!