Laredo Main Street seeks $15,000 to start downtown banner program

Oct 13, 2026

Laredo Main Street requested a $15,000 commitment for year one to install nine downtown banners (part of a planned 13), covering design, printing, installation and maintenance; the group also plans to seek matching grants and manage ongoing upkeep.

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Nydia Robles, executive director of Laredo Main Street, presented a proposal for a downtown banner program along Iturbide Street and requested initial funding support from the board. Robles said the program would start with nine banners (planned expansion to 13) and that she is seeking a $15,000 commitment for year one to cover printing, installation, graphic design and a small maintenance reserve.

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