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Webb County building flood forces department relocations
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ruby Villarreal , as published by KGNS — Top News
· July 8, 2026
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Key points A pipe broke, causing damage to several departments. County offices are being relocated due to water damage.
County offices are being relocated due to water damage. A pipe broke, causing damage to several departments. The affected areas include planning and public defense offices.
A cleanup effort is underway. Repairs to the damaged building are expected to take some time, likely over a month. Further information on the temporary locations of the relocated departments will be released by the county.
Some departments were less affected, with the elections office sustaining only minor damage.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
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