Water Main Break Disrupts Service in Mines Area Near Fasken

Residents report loss of water as city crews work to repair the issue

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A water main break was reported in the Mines Road area of Laredo, Texas for the second straight day on Sunday, March 1, 2026, leading to a loss of water for residents near Fasken Boulevard. The city said crews were responding to the break at 8673 San Gabriel Dr. and estimated repairs would take 6 to 8 hours.

Why it matters

Water main breaks can be disruptive to residents and businesses, causing temporary loss of water service. Prompt repairs are important to restore normal water access in the affected area.

The details

The city of Laredo reported the water main break on Sunday morning at 8673 San Gabriel Dr. As of 10:54 a.m., a serviceman was waiting for a crew to arrive at another break at 3016 North Smith Ave so they could check the Mines Road area. A water main break was also reported and repaired in the Mines Road area the previous day on Saturday.

  • The water main break was reported on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • As of 10:54 a.m. on March 1, 2026, a serviceman was waiting for a crew to arrive at another break location.
  • The city estimated the repairs would take 6 to 8 hours as of 11:30 a.m. on March 1, 2026.

The players

City of Laredo

The local government responsible for maintaining the water infrastructure in Laredo, Texas.

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What’s next

The city will continue to work on repairing the water main break and restoring service to the affected area.

The takeaway

Water main breaks can be disruptive events, but the city of Laredo is working quickly to identify the issue and complete the necessary repairs to restore normal water service to residents in the Mines Road area.