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Acting economic development director outlines staffing moves, $58M overpass and downtown grant for courthouse rehab
Summary
At a committee meeting in Laredo, Acting Economic Development Director Maria (Tina) Nestina Rodriguez described staffing changes, said the city expects about $58 million for a downtown overpass, outlined TXP consultant studies for revitalization zones, and announced a Southwest Border Regional Commission grant to rehab courthouse space for a small-business incubator.
Maria (Tina) Nestina Rodriguez, the city’s acting economic development director, told the Economic Development Committee that she is filling staff vacancies and advancing several downtown projects, including an estimated $58 million federal grant for a downtown overpass and a separate Southwest Border Regional Commission grant to renovate courthouse space for small-business support.
Rodriguez introduced herself at the meeting, saying she began in the acting director role in December 2025 and also continues as community development director. She described an active hiring effort to replace vacant coordinator and specialist positions and named several staff moves: Haime Ortiz is transitioning back to an economic development manager role, Amanda serves as business development administrator and Ari Garcia as administrative assistant, and a new grant coordinator has already joined the department.
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