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Border buoys dislodged and floating down Rio Grande toward Laredo, Texas
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sandra Sanchez , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 19, 2026
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Key points These buoys, which weigh around one ton each, were originally positioned near Eagle Pass, Texas, but are now moving toward Laredo. Flooding in the region has caused a significant issue along the Rio Grande.
Flooding in the region has caused a significant issue along the Rio Grande. A large number of border buoys have become dislodged and are floating downstream.
These buoys, which weigh around one ton each, were originally positioned near Eagle Pass, Texas, but are now moving toward Laredo. The exact circumstances surrounding the dislodging of the buoys are not detailed here, but the incident is reportedly a result of flooding.
Further information on this incident can be found through local news sources, including Yourbasin and affiliated stations.
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Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
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