Laredo News
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Zapata County Sheriff’s Office says its phone lines are currently down. The office said Monday, Sept. 28, that communications and technical personnel are working to address the issue and restore normal telephone service. The Sheriff’s Office asked the pu...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 60 vendors are setting up for the “Beads and Bling” pop-up market this weekend, raising money for the American Cancer Society. Shoppers will find baked goods and gifts and enjoy live music at the event. The market runs Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified two suspects accused of leading troopers on a high-speed chase that prompted a lockdown at a central Laredo grocery store Wednesday, Sept. 23. Authorities identified the suspects as 17-year-old Ruben Lopez...
( InvestigateTV ) — Shoppers are starting to see more digital price tags at the grocery store, replacing the paper stickers traditionally found on shelves. Chains including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods are adopting the digital labels. Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs, ...
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Gray News) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a Florida woman died from allegedly eating contaminated blueberries from Publix. According to a news release from Morgan & Morgan, Karla Mullins died on June 20 after eating frozen blueberries purchased ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser is underway in Laredo with the Men Wear Pink and Pink Pearls and Heels events. 15 men and women, including educators, business leaders and influencers, will spend the next five weeks raising funds to help those...
(Gray News) - Aldi is lowering prices on about a third of the products it regularly stocks. The grocery chain says the cuts are already underway and will run through at least Nov. 3 at stores nationwide. Aldi estimates the price reductions will save customers about $86 million. “...
(Gray News) — That’s show business, baby! On Wednesday, Taylor Swift announced she will be releasing a deluxe version of her hit album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” includes four new songs. It will be available to stream Friday....
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Sak Yiengjuntuek was going through this cabinet when he found a wad of cash inside a sunglass case. It wasn’t just a couple bucks, it was $12,000. He knew it belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant. He reached out, but the number was disconnected Th...
(Gray News) - Toys “R” Us is making a comeback just in time for holiday shopping and opening more than 100 stores across the country. Toys “R” Us already has 40 standalone stores and Toys “R” Us shops inside Macy’s stores, but it is opening an additional 120 standalone stores jus...
LITCHFIELD, Ill. ( InvestigateTV ) - Nicknamed the Mother Road, Route 66 celebrated 100 years in 2026. One of the original highways, its diagonal course from Chicago to Los Angeles linked hundreds of rural communities. After the second World War, tourists flocked to destinations ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Cultural District is hosting a free cumbia workshop at Casa Ortiz starting at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. The workshop is open to the public. Organizers ask attendees to bring water and come ready to move. For more headlines, click here ....
( InvestigateTV ) — The typical homeowner could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table each year simply by not shopping around for a better mortgage rate, according to a new Bankrate analysis. The gap is being described as a “hidden homeownership tax,” and it affects some f...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An upcoming symposium is bringing together leaders from across North America to discuss logistics, manufacturing and economic development, given Laredo’s role in trade and commerce between the U.S. and Mexico. The theme for this year’s Pathways for Trade, No...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hundreds of families gathered at the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the fourth annual Veggie Fiesta . The event, hosted by Laredo Main Street, featured more than 40 vendors offering fresh produce, honey, bread, and handmade crafts. In ad...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Two men convicted of stealing from Walmart stores in almost a dozen states have learned their sentences. Anthony Belser, 56, was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. And 52-year-old George Mayo was sentenced to 40 years, wit...
( Aging Untold ) — The term “clean eating” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not about pricey health food stores or perfect diets. We are breaking down what clean eating actually means, why frozen and canned vegetables still count and how small swaps can help your body work with...
JERICHO, Vt. ( InvestigateTV ) - At Snowflake Chocolates , candy making is in full swing as the family business preps their next batch. It was Martha Pollack’s idea to name the business after Snowflake Bentley, the Jericho resident who was the first to photograph snowflakes. Like...
(Gray News) - Pints of So Delicious Dairy Free frozen dessert are being recalled because they may have small stones or other hard objects inside. The recall includes pints of So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert that were sold in stores nationwi...
WALKER, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A Louisiana woman is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside an area business. Madison Rebecca Colello, 29, surrendered to auth...
IRVINE, Calif. (Gray News) - In-N-Out has been known for treating its employees well when it comes to pay and it appears those perks are only going up, especially for managerial positions. A spokesperson for the classic California fast-food chain recently revealed to Inc. that st...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo veterans have waited more than a year for a promised resource center. The Veterans Affairs Committee is now locking in on a new site — an empty lot near the airport — after an earlier site fell through. New site targeted for ‘one-stop shop’ The commit...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Utilities Department said it has temporarily restored water service to affected areas of Westgate Plaza. Utilities crews continue working on the issue, according to the department. The department said it will keep the community informed as...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Utilities Department is addressing a water main repair affecting the Westgate Dr. Subdivision in District 4. Crews have been working on the repair since Tuesday, Sept. 15, and continue efforts to restore water service, according to the Uti...
(Gray News) - Six hand soaps distributed to 15 states have been recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria. The hand soaps were distributed by Intercon Chemical Co. to 19 wholesale companies and one retail company across 15 states, including California, Georgia, Illi...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was on Capitol Hill Tuesday, defending the Trump administration’s economic policies. Officially, the House financial services committee hearing was about the state of the international financial system, but lawmakers also gr...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The fourth annual Veggie Fiesta will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, at the outlet shops at Laredo, according to Anahi Rocha and Rosa McCabe-Garcia with Laredo Main Street. The event is described as a healthy food and lifestyle event for the whole family. Org...
( Aging Untold ) — Ransomware is a type of malware that can lock access to data or a device until an attacker is paid. For older adults, families and businesses, one wrong click can create major financial and security problems. Dr. Christopher Whyte says a “zero trust” approach c...
MANCHESTER, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - While his friends are playing video games and posting on social media, Tobey Chapman is taking orders. The 13-year-old is the owner of Tobey’s Sandwich Shack in Manchester. The restaurant is built on family recipes and a savings account that ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a man working for a lawn maintenance company died when his lawn mower flipped into a canal, trapping him underwater. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim in the Saturday afternoon incident as 67-ye...
( InvestigateTV ) — The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that scammers may pose as local water, electric or gas company representatives , contacting people by phone, text or in person and claiming a payment is overdue. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Busines...
(Gray News) — The Little Tikes Company is giving some of its most popular toys a modern makeover. The company is launching the Little Tikes Cloud Collection, which “reimagines the brand’s best-selling classics in a sophisticated, trend-forward palette of soft neutrals designed to...
(Gray News) - Dog supplements sold on Amazon and Chewy have been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The company Vet Plus, Inc. is recalling two of its dog supplements, Fi Calming Supplement for Dogs and Fi 8-in-1 Formula Supplement for Dogs. According to t...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - About 140 isolated power outages have been reported in Laredo on Sept. 9, according to AEP spokesperson Danny Treviño. Treviño said power should be restored between 10 p.m. and midnight. The outages were reported as rainfall continued in the area as of 9:05 ...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A clothing company based in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement. The famous gas station brand out of Texas filed the federal lawsuit against Born United , which speciali...
(Gray News) — O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants. The restaurant chain was founded in Nashville in 1971. O’Charley’s is still based in Tennessee and currently has locations in 12 states , primarily in the Southeast. Those states include Florida, Georgia, ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo College is offering a free online small business incubator for people with a business idea they want to launch. Spots are still open for the workshop series, which runs on Zoom through Oct. 7. The series covers marketing, finances and artificial intel...
( InvestigateTV ) — Nine out of 10 Americans are now waiting for a sale before making an online purchase, according to a new CouponFollow survey, as rising prices push shoppers to stretch every dollar. The survey of 1,000 people also found 61% are willing to hold out a month or l...
( Aging Untold ) — Ransomware is malicious software that can lock users out of their data or device until a ransom is paid and spoofed phone numbers and artificial intelligence can make scams look and sound real. For older adults, families and businesses, one wrong click can crea...
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - A former attorney accused of trying to shoot and kill his ex-wife inside an Ohio restaurant full of patrons has been convicted, authorities said. A Lucas County jury found Matthew Exton , 43, guilty of attempted murder, two counts of felonious as...
(Gray News) - A popular milk brand is recalling cases of its chocolate milk because the cartons could cause the milk to spoil before they are opened. Horizon Organic is recalling more than 50,000 cases of its shelf-stable organic 1% chocolate milk. According to the company, some ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that “Operation Economic Outcast,” the Treasury Department’s effort to isolate Iran economically, is working, even as China continues trade ties with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the operation early ...
(Gray News) - Eight of the country’s largest grocery store chains are now under federal investigation over their beef prices. Ahold Delhaize USA, Albertsons, Aldi, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, Publix and Walmart were named in an expanded investigation by the Department of Justice Anti...
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - Over the next three months, 300,000-metric tons of imported beef will be sold to U.S. consumers at a discounted rate, according to the Trump administration. The imported beef is expected to help lower beef prices. You will not find imported beef a...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A farm in Indiana is featuring the late Charlie Kirk in a corn maze this year. Goebel Farms in Evansville said it chose to honor Kirk because he believed that disagreement should lead to conversation, not violence. Officials with Goebel Farms...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo unveiled details for the second annual Coffee Fest. The event, held in coordination with the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo and the Convention and Visitors Bureau, will take place Saturday, Oct. 3. Coffee shops and vendors are encouraged to sign...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Mira Media Festival will bring filmmakers, artists and other creative minds from across the Texas-Mexico border to Laredo College for a day of short films, workshops, live music and art. Alyssa Cigarroa, president of the Daphne Art Foundation and one of ...
WILMINGTON, N.C. ( WECT /Gray News) - A North Carolina store employee used his passion for Legos to help a rescued kitten take its first steps. Rex, a 4-month-old kitten rescued by a group called Rescue Connect, is learning to walk for the first time thanks to a custom wheelchair...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo WIC program and the Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability are partnering on a “grow your own food” gardening workshop series. Aryana Valdez, WIC administrator with the Laredo Public Health Department, said this is the third series...
(Gray News) - General Mills has removed artificial coloring from all of its U.S. cereals. The company behind Lucky Charms, Cheerios and Trix says 90% of its entire retail portfolio is now free of artificial dyes. General Mills is planning to reach 100% by the end of next year. Ge...
DOTHAN, Ala. ( WTVY /Gray News) – An Alabama woman was taken into custody late Monday in connection to several animal cruelty charges. Authorities discovered several dead cats and abandoned live animals inside her Dothan grooming business. 41-year-old Brandi Leann Tyrrell has bee...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Trump Administration calls the new economic measures aimed at Iran “Operation Economic Outcast.” The goal is isolating Iran and further disrupting Iran’s flailing economy. Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is sanctioning more than 6...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Workforce Solutions will hold a two-day resume and application workshop Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 25, targeting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) law enforcement applicants. The sessions will be held at Workforce Solutions, located at 1406 Jacaman...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Update : The City of Laredo Utilities Department said water has been fully restored to all affected areas as of 1:00 p.m. Sunday, following a leak inside the MHOC water storage tank. The department said residents still experiencing water issues should call 3...
