Laredo Pushes for Cooling Standards | Laredo News

Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Laredo’s City Council is pushing for a new cooling ordinance after residents at Hamilton Senior Apartments endured sweltering heat—up to 88 degrees—with broken ACs and unusable windows. The mayor, who visited the site and criticized city spending on beautification over basic human needs, insists the law must extend beyond just this building—even though the city doesn’t own it—to ensure all city-managed properties meet minimum temperature standards. With portable units, donated fans, and temporary housing already deployed, officials are now drafting rules that could set a precedent for…