A toll increase is set to take effect for border crossings in Laredo. The Laredo Port of Entry Committee had previously voted to recommend rejecting the proposal, but city leaders ultimately approved it. The committee's vote was unanimous in May, but the city council's decision was made with revisions in a split vote.

Further details on the toll increase and the committee's concerns are available from local news sources. The committee had expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of data provided on the proposed increase. For more information on the toll increase and its impact on border crossings, readers can refer to the original report from KGNS.