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Laredoans swelter in 91-degree Hamilton Senior Apartments as city searches for permanent fix
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emma Galle , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Victor Treviño took action by installing a portable air conditioner in one area. A meeting was held to address the lack of cooling at Hamilton Senior Apartments.
A meeting was held to address the lack of cooling at Hamilton Senior Apartments. Residents have been dealing with high indoor temperatures. The city is searching for a solution to this issue.
Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño took action by installing a portable air conditioner in one area. However, this was not enough to cool the entire space.
The apartments are too large for a single unit to be effective. Further information about the city's efforts to resolve this issue is available from local news sources, including KGNS.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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