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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Aug 31, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Public comments (15)
Voiced opposition to the border wall and raised transparency concerns regarding secondary water agreements.
City Council — October 5, 2026 · 26:48 →Urged the city to vigorously oppose water projects threatening the Rio Grande ecosystem.
City Council — October 5, 2026 · 30:30 →Raised concerns regarding city involvement in groundwater district lawsuits and undisclosed data center negotiations.
City Council — September 21, 2026 · 17:37 →Highlighted water scarcity concerns regarding data centers and privacy risks associated with automated cameras.
City Council — September 21, 2026 · 21:34 →He raised concerns about frequent water outages in District 6 and invited the Council to a town hall meeting on September 3rd.
City Council — August 31, 2026 · 5:30 →Addressed legal and political concerns regarding municipal water agreements and MUD districts.
City Council — August 3, 2026 · 1:16:13 →Questioned security details for elected officials and water treatment practices for proposed data centers.
City Council — August 3, 2026 · 58:59 →Expressed opposition to a proposed massive data center project in Webb County, citing severe water scarcity concerns in Laredo.
City Council - Supplemental Agenda — May 18, 2026 · 1:25:43 →Spoke on climate change risks to the Rio Grande and advocated for utilizing desalinated water and recycled effluent water to secure Laredo's water supply.
City Council — May 4, 2026 · 56:29 →Expressed opposition to the border wall and raised historical questions regarding local groundwater availability and secondary water sources.
City Council — May 4, 2026 · 1:27:00 →A Webb County Commissioner spoke in support of the city's legal action, noting that the county has also been unfairly restricted by groundwater boards.
City Council — April 29, 2026 · 33:05 →State Representative Raymond emphasized the need for regional cooperation and fairness in state water planning.
City Council — April 29, 2026 · 1:01:04 →Provided historical perspective on Webb County water wells and long-term municipal water security.
City Council — April 20, 2026 · 2:11:00 →He urged the city to reuse effluent water to ensure long-term water security.
City Council — March 16, 2026 · 1:33:01 →Discussed water reuse practices in other cities like El Paso and San Diego and urged long-term water planning for Laredo.
City Council — February 17, 2026 · 55:57 →News & external sources (10)
District VI to experience temporary water interruption
The city of Laredo Utilities Department announced a temporary water service interruption in District VI as crews complete fire line connections Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via G...
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 c...
County project brings drinking water generators to Pct. 2 residents
Pct. 1 Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez and Pct. 2 Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina on Sept. 28, 2026, at the Webb County Courthouse. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning TimesMore than 200 underserved Webb County ho...
City of Laredo to launch water outage notification system
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is developing a new utility notification system that will send water outage alerts by text message and email.Ignacio Juarez said unexpected water outages are a familiar ...
Laredo leaders consider moving up water recycling projects to combat drought
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Severe drought is prompting Laredo leaders to look into speeding up water reclamation strategies nearly a decade ahead of schedule.Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino presented the proposal to the La...
District VII to host Laredo's fourth water, infrastructure town hall
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino on Aug. 11, 2026, at the Barbara Fasken Recreation Center town hall meeting. The city's fourth community meeting on water and infrastructure issues this year will be held Thursda...
City outlines $1.5M North Laredo Water Pressure Continuity Plan
Workers install a second water valve during a 36-inch water line tie-in on Friday, Sept. 18, as part of the City of Laredo's ongoing water infrastructure improvements. City officials say projects like this are ...
Laredo crews repair major water line, warn of low pressure
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Crews are hours into a major water line repair in Laredo on Sept. 17.Work started at 4 p.m. at Tilden Avenue and East Kearney Street in District 4, where crews are replacing a 36-inch wate...
City proposes app to alert residents about water outages
District VI Councilmember Dr. Tyler King, District V Councilmember Ruben Gutierrez, and Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino during a special city council session on Sept. 14, 2026, at City Hall. David Gomez Jr. /La...
Laredo Utilities to work on 36-inch water line Thursday afternoon
A Laredo Utilities Department employee monitors a fire hydrant during testing of the city's new 36-inch water line. Utilities completed a five-day trial run Friday and is preparing to begin the project's second...