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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library is hosting a free book bedazzling workshop for adults Tuesday evening, July 1.The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to adults.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage.Not anymore.Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and M...
McARTHUR, Ohio (WOIO/WSAZ) — The 16 children found living in “deplorable” conditions inside an Ohio home are part of the same family, officials said Wednesday.Authorities arrested four adults Tuesday on felony child endangerment charges after finding the children in a rural southern Ohio home. So...
NEW YORK, NY. (KGNS) - Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building to display a banner for the public.The pair climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and displayed a banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace,” before beginni...
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.Dressed in black and wearing masks — but not tethers, it appear...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former Laredo middle school teacher convicted of sexually abusing one of her students is now in the hands of the jury — as deliberations get underway to decide how long she will spend behind bars.Adriana Rullan was convicted on all three counts: continuous sexual abuse of ...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, your doctor orders a long list of routine tests — what matters most now and what can wait. Plus, cooking for one: simple ways to keep real nutrition on your plate when meals start to feel like a chore. Then, why a cholesterol pill isn’t a free pas...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library is hosting a free book bedazzling workshop for adults Tuesday evening, July 1.The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to adults.Participants can decorate and personalize book covers using rhinestones, glitter and other embell...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Border Patrol agents and law enforcement partners dismantled a human smuggling hub operating out of a residential neighborhood in Laredo.Agents found seven people who had entered the country illegally inside the house, exposing what authorities described as a criminal s...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - What if a one-night sleepover with a pet could become an every night sleepover?Luckily, the Laredo Animal Care Services is inviting the public to be a part of their Pajamas & Paws Sleepover Program. It gives the public the chance to bring home a dog or a cat for a night or e...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) is offering free microchipping to the first 50 customers who walk in on Wednesday, July 1, in recognition of National Identify Your Pet Day.The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at the agency’s location at 5202 Maher Ave. The offer is open to ...
(InvestigateTV) — Hiring a moving company requires more than a quick online search, according to the Better Business Bureau, which is urging consumers to verify credentials, get agreements in writing and document their belongings before moving day.Josh Planos, vice president of marketing and comm...
(Aging Untold) — Harry Jenkins lives on a sprawling 199-acre cattle farm in Vale, North Carolina, about an hour north of Charlotte. When he isn’t tending to his cattle, he’s tending to the train station — one inside his home. Jenkins negotiated the space with his wife when they built the house in...
(Gray News) — Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People, has died at 74.His wife announced his death in a Facebook post on his official page.“It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, Victor Willis. Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a result o...
(Aging Untold) — Statins are the most effective lipid-lowering medications for most people with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association, but a cardiologist says the drugs are not a substitute for healthy habits. “If someone comes to me and says, ‘Doc, give me this statin so ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) – Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell’s 71-year-old mother was found dead at a home in Atlanta Tuesday. Police were called to respond to a home in Buckhead about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday for a wellness check. When they arrived, officers found Nateal Campbell dead...
RALEIGH, N.C. (Gray News) - Mt. Olive Pickles has pulled out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after North Carolina’s booth included a Confederate flag display.The booth was run by private sponsors and was not organized by the state.“This flag does not represent the North Caro...
(Aging Untold) — Annual checkups can quickly spiral into a long list of labs, screenings and scans — and even with insurance, the costs can catch you off guard. Learn how to cut through the noise, ask the right questions and walk into your next appointment as a prepared, empowered participant rat...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It will be another warm one for South Texas. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s for all of South Texas. Heat index will be around 100-105°F. Winds will be out of the southeast around 10 to 20 MPH.A warm night will be expected for South Texas. Overnight lows will...
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Firefighters in Las Vegas helped save an unresponsive baby who was born in a flood control tunnel.Las Vegas firefighters descended into a flood control channel June 17 to respond to a report of a woman in labor. The newborn was unresponsive with the umbilical cord and...
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Officials say 16 children were rescued from “deplorable” conditions in an Ohio home, and four adults are facing charges.The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation executed a search warrant Tuesday morning at a home in Hamden...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo native Marco Raya of the Minnesota Twins was in Houston, coming out of the bullpen for the second outing of his major-league career.Raya entered the game at Daikin Park in the bottom of the seventh inning, surrendering a base hit to Yordan Alvarez before recording a f...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican fans used a chant considered homophobic in the first half of the match against Ecuador on Tuesday night in the World Cup round of 32 match.The chant, a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish, usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - On the last Friday of every month, Miguel Rangel can be found at the corner of Del Mar and McPherson dressed in purple, holding a sign with a simple message.“You are not alone,” Rangel said.Rangel began volunteering in the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline movement in 2024 aft...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The match between Mexico and Ecuador for the round of 32 of the World Cup started one hour after the original scheduled time on Tuesday night due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.It was the second match of the tournament affected by weather. A storm during th...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium’s broiling conditions.Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament’s knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesda...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A new screwworm clearance certificate is now required to bring dogs and cats back into the United States.In addition to the standard CDC form that provides rabies vaccination certification and microchip information, pet owners must obtain the screwworm clearance document bef...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, keeping in place the guarantee that children born in the United States are citizens — a decision that carries particular weight in a border city like Laredo, where many families are immigrant or mixed-status.Max Prado...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Arizona authorities say a woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a shooting at an apartment complex.According to the Tucson Police Department, officers were called to a report of a shooting at the Lakeside Casitas Apartments on Monday night. When officers...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A two-car crash at Clark and Newport streets has closed the eastbound lanes, according to the Laredo Police Department.The accident was reported at approximately 7 p.m. June 30.No immediate information on injuries has been released.Motorists should seek alternate routes and ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An upper level high over the Tennessee Valley extends southwest into Texas. It is associated with dry air above our shallow layer of gulf air. This pattern will be slow to change, meaning that we will have ~100F heat during the 7 day forecast period. The upper level high may...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 43-year-old man last seen Sunday evening, June 28.Leon Eduardo Vasquez Del Mercado, also known as Leon Velasquez, was last seen walking near the H-E-B on Guadalupe St. He was wearing a red T-s...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo jury has found a former middle school teacher guilty on all three counts of child sex abuse.Adriana Rullan — once a teacher at Gonzalez Middle School — was convicted this afternoon of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, indecency with a child, and improper ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Diocese of Laredo welcomed its second bishop in a bilingual ceremony attended by thousands of faithful, bishops, priests and clergy from across Texas, the United States and Mexico.The Rev. John J. Gomez was ordained and installed as the second bishop of the Diocese of La...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Tecos de los Dos Laredos will go on the road to play Saraperos de Saltillo.Both teams are nearing the bottom of the north standings and want to make each game count. The series schedule is:Tuesday, June 30 at 9:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 1 at 9:30 p.m.Thursday, July 2 at 9:3...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that campaign finance limits on political parties violate the First Amendment, a decision expected to increase the flow of money into the midterm elections.In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the justices struck down coordinated spendi...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo family of Venezuelan descent is continuing to collect donations for earthquake victims in Venezuela, six days after launching the effort in the wake of a series of earthquakes that devastated the country.The Rivas family, along with other Laredo volunteers, has alre...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police honored six citizens, officers and troopers Tuesday morning for their response to a deadly plane crash on Loop 20 two weeks ago.Those recognized include an off-duty Border Patrol agent, Laredo Police Department officers and Department of Public Safety troopers ...
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - Pennsylvania authorities say a 10-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a Dollar Tree employee while attempting to rob the store.According to the Swatara Township Police Department, the child was taken into custody after officers responded to an armed rob...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police found no weapons and made no arrests after receiving a tip about a person armed with a gun at a residence on Market St.Shortly before noon on Tuesday, June 30, the Laredo Police Department received a call from a third-party law enforcement agency reporting that...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Fans in Laredo are gearing up for Mexico’s World Cup matchup against Ecuador, with green, white, and red jerseys on display across the community ahead of an 8 p.m. kickoff.For many Laredoans, the match carries significance beyond the sport. Residents said Mexico’s run in the...
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