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Council directs staff to report back on Plaza Theatre, civic center options and convention‑center feasibility; executive session sought on land negotiations
Summary
Council asked staff to compile a written update on the Plaza Theatre renovation, explore whether the Plaza can serve as a civic center, and to report on convention center feasibility and any property negotiations. The mayor and multiple council members said the city needs a clear timeline and cost estimates before proceeding.
City of Laredo leaders on Oct. 20 directed management to deliver a written update on plans to rehabilitate the Plaza Theatre and to evaluate whether the Plaza or another site could serve as a civic center. Council also discussed a previously approved feasibility effort for a downtown convention center and moved several venue items into executive session to get a closed‑door update on property negotiations.
Council member Alyssa Sigabroa and others said the city lacks a medium‑sized civic facility between existing small venues and the large arena and asked…
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