Laredo Billboard Campaign Centers the Rio Grande As A Place to Love and Protect

Community groups launch multiple billboards over the next three months

Laredo, TX — As the Rio Grande continues to face increasing pressure from climate change, border wall construction, and pollution, the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC), in partnership with several community coalitions, has launched a three-month campaign with 13 billboards across the city to bring attention to protecting this critical resource.

“The Rio Grande is more than just a river; it is the lifeblood of our communities, providing water for drinking, agriculture, and industry,” said Maxine Rebeles, middle school teacher, Navy veteran, and member of El Rio es Vida, and No Border Wall coalitions. “We must prioritize the protection and sustainable management of this crucial resource.”

Messages on the billboards read: “No Border Wall; El Rio Es Vida; The Border is Beautiful; and Laredo is the 7th Safest City,” among others. Concerned citizens can get involved with local efforts by texting “Water” to (202) 858-0303.

Keila Sanchez, a veteran and community activist, “El agua es vida, con ella todo, sin ella nada.”

Given the shared nature of the Rio Grande, RGISC and the Coalitions seek to bolster a river-centric approach to Laredo’s water challenges. Members also want to strengthen the partnership with Nuevo Laredo, as a showcase of unity to protect our primary water source and transform shared lands into a culturally rich and nature-filled haven.

“By focusing on land conservation and community celebration, we can create a healthier, more vibrant home for our children and their children,” said Edgar Villasenor, RGISC Advocacy Campaign Manager.

Some officials seek to prioritize costly drinking water alternatives in places far away from the river, but locals fear the loss of Laredo’s control over its water supply and future water rates.

“The river is the solution,” said Mariana Salinas, Barrio Azteca resident and Zacate Creek Green District Coalition president. “We want the City to invest in what we already have.”

Oscar A. Lopez III, co-founder of El Rio Es Vida Coalition, added: “Challenges like climate change, water accessibility, and pollution are ones without borders. The consequences we face from inaction and mismanagement are experienced by both sides of the river. Our communities are at their strongest when we choose to work together.”

Meanwhile, border wall construction continues to loom as a threat for South Texas. The No Border Wall Coalition defeated federal plans to confiscate and destroy 71 river miles in Webb and Zapata, but the Texas governor is trying to buy up riverfront easements to build a wall at an astronomical cost of nearly $30 million per mile.

By comparison, construction costs for 1 mile could fund the creation and operations of a fully-staffed police department for Rio Bravo and El Cenizo for decades; a critically needed Level II major trauma center at a Laredo hospital for several years; or the construction of an 80-100 acre regional park with trails and natural amenities, among many other examples.

"As someone who was born in Laredo and has lived here most of my life, my hometown can use these border wall funds to better serve our community's health care, education, and climate concerns,” said Juan Livas, RGISC Board President. “We should be the ones to decide what are the urgent pressing issues. A border wall is not at the top of that list.”

“The proposed border wall poses a severe threat to the delicate ecosystems along the Rio Grande, endangering local wildlife, disrupting natural habitats, and cutting off access to this vital resource for both sides of the border,” said Cecy Jimenez, co-founder of Rio Es Vida Coalition.

Tricia Cortez, RGISC executive director agreed: “Building a wall in Laredo is destructive, expensive and pointless; Laredo is already one of the safest cities in the nation – without a border wall. We want smart security measures that do not compromise our wildlife, our culture, and our historic relationship to a life-giving river.”

The Rio Grande transcends borders, cultures, and communities. Protecting it requires a unified effort that respects the environment, celebrates local communities, and embraces binational collaboration. Together, we can ensure that this river continues to nourish and sustain life for generations to come.

MEDIA CONTACT: Edgar Villasenor | 956-757-3428 | edgar@rgisc.org, OscarA. Lopez III | 956-334-0202 | oscarlopeziii18@gmail.com

RGISC:www.rgisc.org; https://www.facebook.com/RGISCLaredo/; Insta: rgisclaredo

No Border Wall Coalition: facebook.com/NoBorderWallCoalition | Insta: @noborderwall_ltx

El Rio Es Vida Coalition: Insta: elrioesvidacoalition/

RGISC & Laredo Trade Leaders Engage Local Freight Industry on Funding Opportunities

Over 80 attendees participated in an educational workshop government subsidies to fund their businesses

Business owners, Washington experts, and community leaders discuss Laredo’s future in a changing economy

LAREDO, TX – In collaboration with the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC), industry leaders put on an event for the Laredo import-export community focusing on the funding opportunities for electric heavy-duty trucks and rebate programs for solar panels.

The business seminar was attended by over 80 people from the freight industry, local government agencies, academic institutions, financial executives, and logistics and trucking leaders to learn how new tax credits and federal programs can subsidize local fleets, generate energy for a profit, and bring revenue to the community.

“Electrifying the Future” took place on Tuesday, July 30 at the Falcon Bank Event Center and featured panels on electric vehicles and solar led by several leaders in the industry: Roberto Perez (Forza Transportation Services ), Gonzalo Prida (Prida Multimodal Logistics), and Alvaro Pequeño & Richard Lira (PEG Energy). Other panelists include Miguel Treviño (Greenspace E-mobility USA) and Athena Motavvef, a clean transportation expert (Earthjustice).

It was facilitated by Matt Tejada (former EPA Administrator, currently SVP at Natural Resources Defense Council, NRDC) and Adrian Zapata (Chairman of the Board of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce).

This event featured several introductory speakers including Texas Representative Richard Raymond, who had this to say,” “It doesn’t matter if you’re democrat or republican– electrification affects people on both sides of the aisle. Alternative fueling and energy has arrived, and we have to reflect that right here in Laredo, TX– one of the biggest economic powerhouses in the state.

He continued, “This event focused on educating this industry about the subsidization opportunities available for this investment, the first step to acquiring those funds and benefiting our community.”

Adrian Zapata, Chairman of the Board for Laredo Chamber of Commerce, was a facilitator for the event, highlighting its significance by saying, “It is a great opportunity to learn about the different incentives out there through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, especially because this area is so historically underserved, despite being a hub for international commerce.”

“With the demand for energy at an all-time high, adding extra layers of energy sources is a great way to modernize our economy and maintain our status as the #1 port in the Western Hemisphere. If a business can utilize solar to add energy to the grid, plus turn a profit, even better for them!”

Owner and founder of PEG Energy, and one of the largest proponents for solar in the community, Alvaro Pequeño said this about the event, “The most important takeaway from all of this is that these funds are there, but that will not always be the case. That money is not inexhaustible, and if it doesn’t come to Laredo, it will most likely go somewhere else. With the right infrastructure and support towards sustainability and energy independence, Laredo can be both an economic and eco-nomic leader.

Pequeño continued to highlight the urgency of taking advantage of these funds. “If we don’t jump on the train now, we’re gonna miss it altogether.”

The event featured two panels, each focused on electrification benefits for Class 8 commercial vehicles and solar rooftop solutions for warehouses and industrial facilities.

Allison Guzman, Justice 40 Program Manager at RGISC, further elaborated, “While Justice40 can cover a variety of things, we chose this topic to highlight the businesses and groups that move Laredo every single day. It shouldn’t be an either or situation where we have to be pro-trucking or pro-environment. These initiatives offer a chance for us to advocate for both, because the people that make up this wonderful community should never have to choose.”

For more information about this event or others like it in the future, contact Allison Guzman at allison@rgisc.org or (956)718-1063.

RGISC & Laredo Trade Leaders Announce Innovative Business Seminar on Funding Opportunities for Freight Industry

Registration for July 30 event now open

Business owners, Washington experts, and community leaders to lead panel discussions

Topics to include on-site energy generation and maximizing IRA tax incentives to power South Texas fleets and increase the bottom line

LAREDO, TX – Industry leaders working alongside the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) have opened registration for “Electrifying the Future: Seminar on Solar and Electric Trucks,” a July 30 business seminar designed to educate freight industry leaders, tax specialists, and civic leaders on how new tax credits and federal programs can fund green initiatives to power local fleets, generate local energy, and increase a business owner’s bottom line.

“Electrifying the Future” will take place Tuesday, July 30 at the Falcon Bank Event Center at 10:30am and feature panels led by several business leaders: Mario Palos Jr. (Palos Garza), Roberto Perez (Forza Transportation Services ), Gonzalo Prida (Prida Multimodal Logistics), and Alvaro Pequeño (PEG Energy). Other panelists include Miguel Treviño (Greenspace E-mobility USA) and Washington D.C. clean transportation experts from Earthjustice and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Roberto Perez, President of FORZA Transportation Services, a presenter for the Electric Trucks panel, expressed a sense of urgency for local businesses to attend and become aware of these newly available funds.

“If businesses delay until everyone shifts to electric, then they’re going to be very late and be forced to operate at a more expensive cost,” Perez said, highlighting the potential disadvantages companies could face if they don't pursue the economic incentives that are becoming available.

Perez continued: “At this event, we’ll discuss the benefits and incentives that make it possible to join this first wave of electrification and secure federal funding that incentivizes innovative business decisions.”

This event will feature an introductory presentation by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar on this momentous federal legislation and funding opportunity, not seen since the New Deal in the 1930s. U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. had this to say, “Last year, I voted for the IRA to make energy funding and consumer tax incentives more available for South Texans. We’re seeing the results of that today.”

Joseph Mendiola of the Laredo Economic Development Corp., who has assisted in organizing the event, commented further.

“Laredo is the No. 1 inland port in the United States, so diving deeper into these federal programs and available opportunities can help us modernize our industry and bolster Laredo's legacy as a leader in trade,” Mendiola said.

RGISC Executive Director Tricia Cortez, agreed. “This is the moment to increase awareness and showcase successful case studies from Laredo business owners who are taking advantage of these extraordinary federal funds from the Inflation Reduction Act,” Cortez said. “This is a once-in-a-generation funding moment that will help local businesses innovate and become competitive in fast-growing clean transportation and clean energy markets.”

The event will feature two panels, each focused on electrification benefits for Class 8 commercial vehicles and solar rooftop solutions for warehouses and industrial facilities, respectively., Technical experts from D.C. will discuss new federal rules affecting heavy-duty vehicles for model years starting in 2027, and explain how companies, local government, and nonprofits can qualify for this funding.

Allison Guzman, Justice 40 Program Manager at RGISC, further elaborated,“This initiative allocates 40% of the benefits from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to disadvantaged communities that have been historically underinvestment and are overburdened by pollution. This could be huge for Laredo, the surrounding community, and the South Texas economy.”

Register today for “Electrify the Future: Seminar on Electric Trucks and Solar!”

For more information about this event, contact Allison Guzman, Justice 40 Program Manager for RGISC, at allison@rgisc.org or (956)718-1063.

Groundbreaking News! RGISC Teams Up with National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other federal agencies to Map Heat Inequities in Laredo!

Laredo Selected As one of 14 U.S. Cities to Participate in the Universal Heat Mapping Initiative

RGISC to organize summer campaign to collect heat data Laredo campaign timeframe: July 29-Aug 19

Laredo, TX — This summer, the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC), in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other federal agencies, will spearhead a pivotal community science initiative to map the hottest areas in Laredo, and begin to address the effects of extreme heat in our border community.

NOAA oversees the ocean, atmosphere and related ecosystems. This effort, now in its eighth year, is part of a broader campaign to combat the increasing dangers of urban heat islands in 14 U.S. communities and 4 international cities.

Urban heat islands occur where development results in landscapes that absorb and retain heat, such as buildings, roads, and other areas lacking adequate tree canopy. These areas can experience temperatures up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit higher than their greener counterparts, posing significant health and safety risks during hot weather periods.

"As climate change accelerates, understanding our most impacted areas becomes crucial," said U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves in a Tuesday announcement. "This mapping initiative will provide us with the data needed to enhance our city's resilience to heat-related health threats."

Tricia Cortez, RGISC executive director, said this initiative will provide Laredo with useful planning tools to help local governments, planners, engineers and architects create a more climate-resilient city.

“This project will generate highly detailed maps that can help Laredo identify areas of greatest need, and prioritize climate strategies and plans to reduce extreme heat, which can be fatal,” Cortez said, noting that 15 heat-related deaths occurred last summer. “We will now have a blueprint to inform and guide decision-makers and residents on the things that we need to help cool our warming South Texas border city.”

To carry out the data collection campaign, RGISC will call on Laredoans to become citizen scientists this summer.

Edgar Villasenor, RGISC Advocacy Campaign Manager, explained that volunteers will use heat sensors on their own vehicles to gather critical temperature data throughout the city. This data will guide the placement of trees and shade structures, inform outreach efforts, and influence overall urban planning to cool our most vulnerable neighborhoods.

“If you were born in Laredo, you know it's HOT HOT! As a kid, I remember seeing the heatwaves right outside my house and thinking this was normal. We have an opportunity to work with federal agencies and get the data we need to support our city’s heat problem. We need the community to join this conversation and help us make a change together.” Villasenor said with enthusiasm about the upcoming campaign.

Participation in this campaign will contribute to local safety, and tie into a global effort to learn from and adapt to extreme heat conditions, ensuring that Laredo remains a livable, thriving community for current and future generations.

To learn more about how you can get involved or to volunteer, visit rgisc.org. Join us in making a significant impact right here in our hometown

Border officials & local residents host emergency town halls, reject Gov. Abbott effort to resurrect "Failed Trump Wall"

“You can’t put a price on our river” - Rio Bravo Commissioner Amanda Aguero

LAREDO, TX -- In response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s move to award a whopping $361 million to destroy 16 river miles in Webb and Zapata counties and erect a 30 foot steel wall that has no real security value - at a cost of $22.6 million per mile along the river - border residents are hosting emergency town hall events to alert local residents to the harm it presents to their communities.

“We’ve been through this before with the federal government, where we defeated their plans to destroy 71 river miles in our communities, which would have cost taxpayers more than $1 billion,” said El Cenizo Mayor Carina Hernandez. “Trump’s wall failed. It didn’t work, and won’t be completed. It did succeed at creating photo ops and raising political campaign funds. Rather than provide real solutions, the governor is trying to repeat that formula, knowing that walls don’t work.”

The state is targeting two communities in southern Webb County - Rio Bravo and El Cenizo. The town halls - set for Feb. 15 and Feb. 20 - are organized by El Cenizo Mayor Carina Hernandez, Rio Bravo Interim Mayor Amanda Aguero, Webb County Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez and members of the No Border Wall Laredo Coalition.

EL CENIZO TOWNHALL	RIO BRAVO TOWNHALL
Wednesday, FEB 15	Monday, FEB 20
Lamar Bruni Vergara Public Library 510 Rodriguez, 78046	City Hall 1701 Centeno Lane, 78046
Refreshments: 630 pm	Refreshments: 630 pm
Start time: 7 pm	Start time: 7 pm

“This is Big Government at its worst, coming in to squash the little guy and squandering hundreds of millions of our taxpayer dollars,” said Juan Livas, No Border Wall Laredo Coalition member.

Interim Rio Bravo Mayor Amanda Aguero said she wouldn’t accept any deal that would cut off her community from the Rio Grande and its riverside park: “You can’t put a price on our river.

Maria Hernandez, an El Cenizo resident, agreed: “They wouldn’t dare build something like this in Austin or near their mansions where they live. But for them, it’s fine to do this to us. They treat us like second class citizens and hope we’ll lie down and take it. We won’t.”

“We have gotten used to politicians from DC and Austin parachuting into town just for photo ops, who feel they can steamroll the voice of our communities,” says Pastor David Delgado of Rio Bravo Community Church. “Rather than listen to us, the State has worked around us, ignored us, and is now hemorrhaging Texas taxpayer’s money, for a purely political project. We know the truth: they feel like they treat us this way not because of where we are, but because of WHO we are. We are a 96% Latino community, mostly working class.”

Artist Shellee Laurent whose family has lived in both Rio Bravo and El Cenizo for decades agreed: “The truth that Abbott is not telling people, is that his vision of the wall is mostly gaps. It won’t address migration challenges. Instead, it will require eminent domain and confiscation of land at the federal level to complete, destroying our homes and lands, and demolishing our private property rights and property values.”

In January 2023, the state awarded two contracts to North Dakota-based Fisher Sand & Gravel ($224 million, 9 miles) and Galveston-based SLSCO ($137 million, 6.6 miles) for Webb and Zapata counties.

The massively expensive border wall project has a history of failures, misrepresentation, and fraud. In 2018 a group named We Build the Wall hired Fisher Sand & Gravel to build a 3 mile section of border wall in the Rio Grande Valley that is now at risk of falling into the river. Founders Brain Kolfage and Steve Bannon crowdfunded over $25 million for that project, and the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from that fund for their personal use led to their indictments on wire fraud and money-laundering conspiracy charges.

In July of 2020, the DHS Inspector General found that CBP had not provided evidence to justify the expense of a multibillion-dollar border wall infrastructure project along the border. President Biden rescinded the 2019 National Emergency Declaration on Day 1 of his administration.

The #NoBorderWall Laredo Coalition is a network of residents, elected officials, & organizations who oppose the border wall. Website: facebook.com/NoBorderWallCoalition | Insta: @noborderwall_ltx

All photos taken in El Cenizo and Rio Bravo.

Courtesy: Jesse Herrera

MEDIA ADVISORY: DHS Secretary Mayorkas Cancels Border Wall Process for Laredo & Zapata

MEDIA ADVISORY

Wednesday, July 14, 2022

Contacts: Tricia Cortez | 956-319-4374 | tricia@rgisc.org //

Melissa R. Cigarroa | 956-206-7590 | cigarroa.melissa@gmail.com

DHS Secretary Mayorkas Cancels Border Wall Process for Laredo & Zapata

Laredo Coalition Responds to Historic Announcement: stands in solidarity with other disenfranchised border communities; calls for end to unconstitutional waiver of laws at the border

LAREDO, TX– No Border Wall Laredo Coalition members responded cautiously to the historic announcement by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this week that terminates the new border wall planning process for Laredo and Zapata but moves those funds to other places along the border with existing wall.

Mayorkas’ decision effectively re-allocates all remaining $2.4 billion in border wall funding - including the $1 billion that was in play for Laredo - to areas with existing wall for remediation and to install updates. The $1 billion was issued by the Trump Administration to confiscate and destroy 71 miles of private and public riverfront land in Webb and Zapata counties to build 71 miles of wall. While Laredo was spared, other places along the border, particularly the Rio Grande Valley and Arizona, weren’t.

“We are grateful to Secretary Mayorkas for his decision to cease all studies in Laredo, but we stand in solidarity with all our fellow border communities to say that border walls are antiquated, ineffective and unnecessary,” said Carlos E. Flores, Laredo attorney and No Border Wall Coalition member.

Melissa R. Cigarroa, Zapata landowner and No Border Wall Coalition member decried the partisan politics that continues to drive the border wall. “My family fought the seizure of our land for a destructive and useless border wall from the beginning. It’s unnerving that so many Republicans continue to believe the lies and fear-mongering spread by hollow politicians groveling for money and votes. This round, at least, is won by the landowners who live, work and play on the border and know its truth and beauty.”

Sister Rosemary Welsh of the Sisters of Mercy and member of the No Border Wall Coalition, described “how terrible” construction of the border wall would have been for the community.

“We’re such a family on both sides of the border here in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo,” Welsh said. “The wall would have destroyed our families, and the very fabric of our culture. I’m sorry, and it’s just unbelievable, that it took so much energy to get to this point. We’re grateful but at the same time we’re very aware that other areas are still in this struggle and we want to stand in solidarity with them.”

Mayorkas’ announcement creates another monumental victory for Laredo and Zapata, and the Coalition’s constant and relentless efforts to stop expansion of the wall in South Texas.

Ricardo De Anda, Laredo riverfront landowner and attorney, commented further.

"This is another victory for landowners in Webb and Zapata counties who have, yet again, turned back the government's condemnation of Texas border ranches targeted for placement of its wall,” De Anda said. “Our river lands are held in good hands - Texan hands."

Although the four contracts and the $1 billion for Laredo are now rescinded, the fight still isn’t over and the deeper threat persists.

Under the Trump Administration, 27 federal laws were waived for Laredo and Zapata - including the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and others.

The waiver remains in effect, and despite Mayorkas’ ability to rescind the waiver at anytime, DHS can enact another waiver at any time to rush border wall construction though the U.S. Real ID Act of 2005.

“The utter disregard for the rule of law that this waiver presents only exists on the southern border and nowhere else in the United States,” said Tricia Cortez, executive director of the Rio Grande International Study Center and member of the No Border Wall Coalition. ”It’s what makes the entire border wall process outrageous, and so dangerous to our democracy and rights as American citizens.”

Cortez described the wall as a “sham” and stated that the Coalition isn’t resting on its laurels or letting its guard down with the Mayorkas announcement.

“We have to be ready at any future attempts by the feds to take our land, destroy our river, and turn the Gateway City into a walled city that destroys the very reason why we exist, the river,” Cortez said. “ We’re deeply saddened that this money is being allocated for other wall projects. We will always work to make Laredo an example of what life on the border is like - a place where people live and thrive and have a beautiful river that is a source of all life - and how residents on the border should be treated by our country.”

Flores explained what must happen next.

“Our community invites President Biden and Congress to bring an end to the REAL ID Act and to block any future legislation that would allow the federal government to unconstitutionally waive laws along the US-Mexico border to build border walls,” said Flores, who serves as lead counsel in Zapata v. Trump, a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of border wall construction in the Laredo Sector.

Free screening of "The Southern Front" on THURS, July 7!

LCA and RGISC Showcase Local Filmmaker’s Award-Winning Documentary

The Southern Front documents two-year grassroots Laredo fight to stop the Border Wall Screening Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 pm followed by panel discussion

LAREDO, TX– The Laredo Center for the Arts (LCA) will host a new documentary by filmmaker Carlos Evaristo Flores, The Southern Front, that tells the captivating David v. Goliath story of Laredo’s battle against the federal government to stop the border wall from being built on 71 miles in Laredo and Zapata.

“In 2020, Laredo became a target for border wall construction, and we realized quickly that no one was coming to save us,” said Carlos E. Flores, director and producer of the film. “We had to stand up and fight for our community and tell our story. The Southern Front shows how Laredo responded to the Trump administration’s border wall policy. But the fight is not over.”

The Southern Front centers the voices of local activists who helped lead a diverse coalition that stopped the wall in its tracks, following the Feb. 2019 declaration of a national emergency along the entire southern border by the Trump Administration. In May 2020, four contracts were dropped on the Laredo Sector that waived dozens of federal laws to rush the construction of 71 miles of border wall in Webb and Zapata counties, at a cost of more than $1 billion.

“This is a really important story for our community to tell,” said Tricia Cortez, executive director of the Rio Grande International Study Center and co-founder of the No Border Wall Laredo Coalition.

“Against all odds, the people of Laredo and San Ygnacio rose up and stopped the confiscation and destruction of riverfront that would have wiped out neighborhoods, ranches, and parks,” Cortez said. “The wall would have forcibly taken and transferred ownership of land along the Rio Grande to the feds forever. We would have lost our ability to freely fish, kayak, hike, bird, barbecue, and simply enjoy access to our community’s No. 1 natural asset and only source of drinking water. Despite this monumental victory, the threat to our community and river is still there, because of outside political forces.”

The 40-minute screening will take place this Thursday, July 7th at 7:30PM at the Laredo Center for the Arts (500 San Agustin Ave). It is free and open to the public. Flores will moderate a panel immediately following the film.

The Southern Front has received an official selection from five film festivals including the Bridge Fest, Docs Without Borders Film Festival, XicanIndie Film Fest and the 43 CineFestival San Antonio.

It won a 3rd place Remi Award at the 55th Annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival. Worldfest-Houston is the oldest independent film festival in the world with a 10-day screening event/festival each April. Their mission is to recognize and honor outstanding creative excellence in film and validate brilliant abilities.

Flores currently serves as lead counsel in Zapata v. Trump, a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of border wall construction in the Laredo Sector. Flores also represents various landowners in condemnation matters related to border wall construction.

For more information, please visit www.LaredoArtCenter.org or call (956) 725-1715