r/laredo

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As artificial intelligence infrastructure expands across Texas, Laredo may soon become part of the next wave of large-scale data center development. Industry reports have linked the area to proposed projects requiring massive amounts of land and energy, while experts nationwide continue raising concerns about strain on electrical grids and water resources. Laredo is already experiencing rapid industrial growth, increased truck traffic, and infrastructure concerns, which raises an important question for residents: do you think projects like these will genuinely help the city long term, or are we sacrificing too much without enough public discussion?

I’m curious to walk to the border line on the pedestrian bridge by the outlets while I visit Laredo. I saw the turnstiles by the duty free store and got confused/scared of getting stuck having to go through Mexico (single female and my Spanish isn’t the best).

If I go though but stop in the middle of the bridge am I able to come back the same way or do I have to cross back to America through customs? Gracias 🙏🏼

And I’m talking about at least a little more realistic hang out places not ones like the mall and outlets lmao

Hello! I’m thinking about switching my phone service to a different company. Currently in metro and paying $40 a month.

I was looking into spectrum mobile and mint mobile but don’t hear much about them. Has anyone switched to any of those services and if so, how is it so far? Good? Bad?

I’m not kidding when I say this has to be one of the worst places I’ve ever lived at. I’ve been talking to a roofing company for the last 24 hours to take a look at my roof and they are super unresponsive and then just straight up late or don’t come to their appointments that they’ve made. I had the same issue as well with the refrigeration company in the summer. Anytime I go to the doctors office. I’ll end up waiting at least 40 minutes after my appointment time to even get seen in a room. What the hell is everyone’s problem here?

No wonder the city is the way that it is.

From experience without going into a huge explanation stay away from properties being managed by them. Never ever again! They are liars and will deplete your deposit return filled with excuses as to why they need to deduct from your deposit back! Never again!

Hi does anyone have any recommendations for Running/Walking Trails here in Laredo for a big group? Bonus points if it’s near a Cafe or Bar/Restaurant.

I’m Planning an event and wanted to do a Group Walk Event! 😊

I’ve lived on the south side of Laredo my whole life, and I genuinely don’t understand why all the new development always goes to the north side. Every time there’s a new restaurant, shopping center, coffee shop, or major construction project… it’s north Laredo again.

Meanwhile the south side keeps getting overlooked. We don’t even have basic stuff people on the north side take for granted like a Chick-fil-A or Starbucks nearby. A lot of areas still look the same they did 15–20 years ago aside from a few schools and small businesses.

Why is that? Is it politics? Income demographics? Investors not caring? The city not prioritizing us?

I’m not even trying to complain just to complain I genuinely want to understand why one side of the city keeps growing while the other feels stuck in time. Because sometimes it feels like if you live in south Laredo, you’re just expected to drive across town for everything remotely nice.

Be honest and detailed.

¿Y qué considerarías lo mejor, lo más auténtico (como los tacos callejeros de tortilla de maíz con carne asada, lima, cilantro y cebolla)?

Be honest and detailed.

I’ve lived in Laredo my whole life, and honestly, I still don’t fully understand our local politics. Everything looks almost exactly the same as it did when I was little, aside from a few new schools, restaurants, and random developments here and there.

So what are these elected officials actually doing?

Why does Henry Cuellar have such a strong grip on this area? Why do the same people stay in positions of power for decades? And why isn’t there more transparency or some kind of real audit showing what they’ve actually done to improve Laredo?

Maybe I’m just not in the tax bracket that benefits from the decisions being made, but from where I’m standing, Laredo still looks neglected. The roads, infrastructure, public spaces, and overall quality of life do not reflect decades of leadership.

At some point, we have to ask: who is actually benefiting from the way things are run here?

What will it take to bring a Trader Joes to Laredo ? Does HEB own the grocery rights in Laredo? 😅

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i've always had a deep appreciation for the art of filmmaking and lately have felt more and more compelled to start exploring friendships as well as professional relationships with people who share this interest of mine:) i plan to attend some events hosted by the laredo film society in the future but was curious if anyone here has been before and could share what their experience has been like? it's honestly something i've always wanted to try but my anxiety can make things like this seem daunting at times, any input would be appreciated!

What franchises do yall think should be in Laredo. I really want a daves hot chicken here

Like fuck man leave something for everyone i guess?

GUYS I was told by the manger at TXB Lafayette that if we bring our own BAG the ice from the fountain is free! I went and asked and she told me that they don’t charge for ice unless we bring our own cup!!