Laredo
Laredo, TX · Municipal
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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 the weekend that witnessing the reinstallation of the buoy barrier system was a sad day in the community’s history.
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Laredo announces holiday schedule changes for city services
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo announced schedule changes to city services for the upcoming holiday weekend. City administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12. All services will resume Tuesday. The landfill will operate regular hours with regular garbage pickup. Lawn-clipping and branch collection will not take...
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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 told the work will anchor marker buoys, like those near Father McNaboe Park. The city...
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Veteran organizations turn Laredo armory into supply hub for displaced soldiers
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than a dozen veteran groups and other organizations brought supplies to a Laredo armory within 24 hours after a hotel fire displaced 67 active-duty service members on a border mission. The groups turned the Texas National Guard armory into a supply hub. 22-Zero, a national...
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DoubleTree hotel fire raises stability, alarm concerns
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - There are new concerns about the future of the DoubleTree Hotel following a fire. Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said officials are still trying to determine whether the building is stable or will need to be demolished. Trevino said officials are also investigating reports that the hotel’s...
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Laredo raises water, sewer rates
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo water and sewer rates increased on Oct. 1. For most homes using up to 2,000 gallons, the new starting price is $14.80 for water plus $15.71 for sewer. That baseline applies even to customers who use less than 2,000 gallons, according to the city. The...
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Unsung History: Blas Castañeda Recounts the Public-Private Push Behind Laredo's Camp Huisache
LAREDO, Texas — For thousands of South Texas youth, Camp Huisache is a 30-acre haven located near Lake Casa Blanca on State Representative Henry Cuellar Roadway. Featuring program shelters, six campsites, and a 10,000-square-foot administration conference center that houses the Aztec Service Center, the facility offers local scouts a permanent venue for archery, hiking, fishing, and outdoor leadership.