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Committee presses city over tiny-home project after veteranspreference removed when federal grant used
Summary
City staff said nine tiny homes on Lafayette are in final inspection and due to open Jan. 2026, but committee members said presentations had promised veterans preference that was later removed after federal grant rules applied; the city manager committed to explore funding swaps or informal prioritization to benefit veterans.
Laredo city and county managers and committee members traded sharp questions on Nov. 4 over a nine-unit tiny-homes project meant to serve homeless and low-income residents. City staff said the Lafayette development is in final inspection and expected to be accepted by the end of December and open in January 2026, with nine units and a community center.
"Nine units with a community center," City Manager Ramon Chavez told the committee. The announcement prompted committee members to press staff about placement priorities for veterans. Several members said earlier project briefings had promised a preference for veterans but that the…
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