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Terminal upgrades continue; Freeman lease, demolition and interim police chief announced

Laredo Airport Board · July 23, 2026
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Summary

Contractors continue terminal rehabilitation work, Freeman is buying out Barker, a Hillside/Bartlett demolition finished with a forthcoming bid, staff will improve lease marketing and property photos, and Joanna Jimenez named interim airport police chief after Francisco de Hoyos retired.

Oscar provided a construction update on the terminal rehabilitation project, reporting that contractors are installing piping, preparing the public-address system and that the temporary generator swap is expected next month; concrete pours for top-lane work are upcoming.

Staff reported airline lease activity and property moves: Freeman is buying out Barker by the 28th of the month and the demolition of the property at Hillside and Bartlett is complete; staff said the site will likely go out for bid in the next fiscal year (anticipated around October) and that lease flyers and LoopNet listing options are being reviewed. Staff noted interest in a non-aeronautical funeral-home property and said new photos will be taken because existing images are pixelated.

In personnel news, staff announced that Francisco de Hoyos, former chief of airport police, has retired and Joanna Jimenez will serve as acting/interim chief. Staff described the transition as straightforward and said Jimenez is familiar with operations and responsibilities.