Elections Office Moves After Pipe Burst | Laredo News

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

Webb County’s elections department has found its permanent new home after a Fourth of July pipe burst flooded their old office, forcing an accelerated move to the historic Western Auto building on Convent Avenue. The three-story facility—originally purchased for parking—is now outfitted with secure, vault-style ballot storage and 24/7 camera monitoring. While repairs to the damaged Billy Hall Administration Building could cost over a million dollars and take months, other departments are temporarily housed at the Sheriff’s Office and FESCO Building. And yes, Texas voters still need to print…