Laughlin Air Force Base Airfield Lighting Improvements
Summary
The county landed another $5 million state grant for the Laughlin Air Force Base airfield lighting project, bringing its total LAFB grant haul to roughly $19.5 million, with the base contributing additional funds and an MOU to follow.
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5 million in new state grant money; county's LAFB grants now total roughly $19.5 million.
Laughlin AFB operations and the local economy that depends on the base.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court Agenda - May 20, 2026
The county accepted a $5 million state DEAAG grant and approved a matching $5 million gift for airfield lighting repairs at Laughlin, continuing nearly $20 million in base support grants since 2018.
Agenda Center - May 6, 2026
The county landed another $5 million state grant for the Laughlin Air Force Base airfield lighting project, bringing its total LAFB grant haul to roughly $19.5 million, with the base contributing additional funds and an MOU to follow.
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