Laredo OKs giving state city land to build border wall
by: Sandra Sanchez
Posted: Apr 11, 2025 / 06:01 PM CDT
Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 06:02 PM CDT
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The City of Laredo is allowing the State of Texas to build a segment of border wall on city-owned land near an international bridge.
In a 6 to 2 vote Monday, the Laredo City Council approved a lease easement of 1,600 feet — about one-third a mile — of city property near the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge, stirring controversy within the South Texas border community.
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“We all know that a wall makes no sense,” said Catholic Sister Rosemary Welsh, who addressed councilmembers during public comment on Monday night. “Our city leaders need to find the courage to stand up for the truth.”
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