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Boys and Girls Club of Laredo asks council for $350,000 direct appropriation, citing youth services and food costs

5587786 · August 14, 2025
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Summary

The Boys and Girls Club of Laredo’s board president asked the council to increase a proposed city line‑item from $150,000 to $350,000 to cover expanded after‑school and summer programming, including food for children.

Joey Tayes, president of the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo, used the council public‑comment period to ask City Council to increase the organization’s proposed direct budget line from $150,000 to $350,000.

Tayes said the club operates year‑round after‑school programs at multiple locations, runs summer day programs and provides meals to children when school meal programs are not available. “We serviced…

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