Morales Wins Laredo Municipal Court Judge Race
Rodolfo Morales III defeated Nathan Henry Chu for Laredo Municipal Court Judge, Place 1, in the November election.
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Do you trust Laredo's local government to choose fair municipal court judges?
Laredo Politics News
For readers in Laredo, this page covers city council decisions, municipal elections, local policy and public spending. Reporting focuses on how civic life functions within the city and the surrounding area.
Elections
Laredo College Board Race Heads to Runoff
Tita Vela and Dr. Eduardo Lopez will face each other in a citywide runoff for Position 9 on the Laredo College Board of Trustees.
Immigration
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Should local residents have more influence over federal construction projects proposed in their neighborhoods?
Azteca Residents Petition Cuellar on Border Wall
Local community members request environmental and flooding impact studies regarding a federal border wall project.
City Hall
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Do you trust your local representatives to adequately manage long-term infrastructure and public safety needs?
Laredo District 1 Voters to Elect Council Member
Incumbent Gilbert Gonzalez faces challenger Lupe De Leon Jr. in an upcoming Laredo City Council race.
Legislative Policy
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Do you trust national political visits to effectively address the specific economic needs of your community?
Scalise Endorsed Tijerina in Laredo Visit
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise met with business leaders to support the Webb County Judge's congressional campaign.
Military
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Do you believe local communities should provide support for displaced personnel working in their area?
Veteran Groups Organized Supply Hub in Laredo
A coalition of organizations delivered essential goods to 67 service members displaced by a recent hotel fire.
Reporting here centers on legislative proceedings, administrative appointments, public budget hearings and electoral outcomes. It reaches every municipal department, public office and agency across the city and the communities around it. Local ordinances often fluctuate in response to regional shifts in trade and logistics. Public budget discussions and zoning decisions are the two topics that consistently draw the most attention from the public.