Laredo's city council faces a tough decision: pave over a powerful street mural or risk losing crucial funding. The mural, a symbol of community activism against the border wall, was painted in 2020 and has since united residents. However, Texas Governor Greg Abbott's threat to withhold transportation funds has left the city in a bind. Councilwoman Melissa Cigarroa, a key figure in the mural's creation, voted against the paving, calling the governor's move 'extortion.' Despite the mural's removal, local groups remain committed to protecting the river and the city's future, finding new ways to express their voices.

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