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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Commissioners Court will meet Monday, Sept. 14, to consider a highway expansion project, a veterans transportation grant and possible pay raises for elected officials. US 59 Loop expansion Commissioners will consider approving paperwork to wi...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - The Nashville International Airport is one step closer to being renamed after Dolly Parton following a unanimous vote on Friday. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted 6-0 to begin the process of modifying the airport’s name in ho...
DALLAS (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spent two days at the American Airlines Center urging Republican voters to turn out for the midterm elections. The event centered on one message for GOP voters: get to the polls on Nov. 3. President Trump close...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is kicking off its fall 2026 bulky item clean-up, with pick-up dates set for each city council district. The first pick-up is Monday, September 14, for District 1. District 2 is scheduled for September 28, followed by District 3 on October...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - President Donald Trump and congressional candidate Tano Tijerina spoke Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, urging the public to vote in the November midterm elections. Trump said his administration delivered “the lar...
DALLAS (Gray DC) - The Republican National Committee’s midterm convention concluded its second day in Dallas with President Donald Trump and party members working to draw voters to the polls in November. Republicans are betting the convention will help turn out voters and preserv...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Some Laredoans traveled to Dallas to represent South Texas at the Republican Party’s midterm convention, including the chairman of the Webb County Young Republican Party, who said he hopes to get younger voters involved in politics. Webb County Young Republi...
DALLAS, Texas (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican Midterm Convention to make the case that Republicans deserve continued control of Congress. With the midterm election less than two months away, Trump touted his accomplishments and worked on ...
( Aging Untold ) — Aging Untold experts — board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers, gerontologist Sam Cradduck and aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose — have personal journeys with weight loss and they are sharing them publicly. Dr. Rhea’s transformation Dr. Rhea Rogers’ personal...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo city leaders are formally urging the federal government to unfreeze Medicaid money for Texas hospitals. City council passed a resolution on Sept. 8 calling on the Trump administration to release the funds. The money includes payments from the Comprehe...
DALLAS (Gray DC) - The Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm election convention is set to begin in Dallas this week, dubbing it a “Trump-a-palooza,” to try to turn out more GOP voters out in November. The convention differs from typical RNC conventions, which are us...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - The Mid-American Conference is officially appealing Michigan’s controversial last-second win against Western Michigan Saturday night. MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher released a statement on Tuesday on behalf of the conference, saying that i...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Neighbors in District 6 will have a chance to ask questions about water service Wednesday night, Sept. 9. The city is hosting a town hall at North Central Park at 6 p.m. The meeting follows Mayor Victor Treviño’s announcement of a new $1.5 million plan to im...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council Member Dr. Tyler King has graduated from the U.S. Army Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, completing the required officer training for his service as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps. King grad...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño said the state of Texas has paused funding for Flock camera systems, and he wants Laredoans to decide whether the city should keep paying for the system with local taxpayer dollars. City Manager Joseph Neeb and Assistant City Manager...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council is set to meet Tuesday, Sept. 8. The agenda includes a discussion of possible changes to the city’s animal ordinances addressing animal surrender. Council members will also address ongoing concerns about the city’s water service. The coun...
BENTON COUNTY, Ark. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A woman has died after she was hit by a boat while swimming in an Arkansas lake on Friday. According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the tragedy happened north of War Eagle Marina in the White River arm of Beaver Lake. Officials s...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With November 3rd weeks away, a first-of-its-kind gathering is happening in Dallas this week: the first midterm convention in modern American history. Political parties typically hold conventions during presidential elections to conduct official business an...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - For most of us, job security comes down to one thing: how well we do our job. But if you’re the Speaker of the House, it’s not just about how well you do yours. Keeping your job depends on how well your coworkers do theirs. In this election cycle, Mike Johns...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo ISD board of trustees held the line on taxes after a proposed rate increase failed on a tie vote. Trustees met Thursday, Aug. 20, to consider a tax rate increase of about five-and-a-half cents. District leaders said the increase would have cost th...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Medical Center is no longer a voting site option ahead of November, following a decision by Webb County commissioners. The Webb County Commissioners Court voted to remove LMC as a polling site during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2. LMC was replaced...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A United Independent School District board meeting ended abruptly after two members walked out, breaking quorum and leaving a vote on a new financial advisor unresolved. The walkout came moments before the board was set to vote on which firm should manage th...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Political signs are appearing on front lawns and other visible spots across Laredo months before the general election. City officials say the signs cannot be placed anywhere and must follow legal guidelines. A Laredo resident said knowing who is running for ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has released a new report reviewing the evolution of U.S. intelligence since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, warning that the threat landscape has changed and more work is needed to keep the country safe. Th...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to travel to Alaska to campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) ahead of the November midterm elections. Sullivan, a two-term Republican, finished second in last month’s primary. He will face former Congresswo...
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - The mayor of Mississippi’s state capital released a statement Wednesday after the death of Cassandra Wilson, a 70-year-old Jackson native and Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist. “Jackson has lost an extraordinary native daughter, and the world ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Vote now for this week’s King of the Mountain play of the week. Poll will close September 4 at 12:00 a.m. For more headlines, click here ....
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo activists are raising concerns over the continued use of Flock license-plate reading cameras following the Aug. 31 special city council meeting. Gov. Greg Abbott’s office recently announced a pause on future state funding for the technology. At the me...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Mayor Victor Trevino signed a resolution placing a nonbinding question on the November ballot asking voters whether the city should expand pediatric hospital services. Four Texas A&M International University nursing students, Marcus Narabal, Yuri Rodr...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City leaders approved a new water pressure stabilization plan at a special city council meeting aimed at addressing low water pressure for north Laredo residents. The plan requires real-time monitoring and detailed pipeline mapping to prevent dry faucets in ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A step has been taken to bring a pediatric health care advisory vote to Laredo ballots this fall. On Monday, Aug. 31, a representative from the Laredo Mayor’s office confirmed that Resolution No. 2026-R-221 has been officially signed. The signed resolution f...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council members voted to move forward with a new ordinance setting indoor temperature standards for city-managed housing. The vote came after Mayor Victor Trevino visited the Hamilton Senior Apartments this week and found indoor temperatures abov...
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A mayor in Mississippi said flags should not be lowered for celebrities like Dolly Parton After Parton’s death Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor her life. Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams addres...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss recent water service interruptions, air-conditioning at city properties and an update on the city budget. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31, at 12 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 1...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As the clock hit zeros the Cigarroa Toros lined up to shake hands with Hidalgo, for the first time in three and a half years the Toros would be on the winning side of the scoreboard. “They did not even think about the win until we went into victory formation...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - This week, the House of Representatives is set to return from its August recess, ahead of what is expected to be a busy legislative period before the midterm elections. Members are scheduled to return Monday and have roughly four weeks to debate and pass a ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Is it in the budget? That’s the question city officials will be asking throughout the year, but getting to that answer starts with the city’s annual budget process. City Budget Workshops Reviews Budget Priorities, Requests The City of Laredo’s budget process...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Thursday night, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, that once again blocks the Trump administration’s mail-in voting restrictions for the November midterm elections. Massachusetts U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued the 14-d...
TEMPE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — The city of Tempe announced this week that it has turned off its Flock cameras with plans to end its contract with the company. Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said the cameras have helped law enforcement, but the city’s decision followed reports of prob...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Data centers have become a centerpiece issue for candidates running for office across the country ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Both Democrats and Republicans are trying to tap into backlash against data centers and are using them as a major focal po...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County Commissioners Court is considering 6% salary increases for county employees and elected officials as part of its proposed budget. The proposal comes as the county budget office presented its 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, which currently stands at...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo council members will discuss an ordinance that could guarantee working air conditioning for residents of city-owned or city-managed housing. The ordinance would cover every building the city owns or manages, including housing for seniors. Laredo Mayor...
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners awarded a San Antonio firm the contract for a full forensic audit of the sheriff’s office on Monday, August 24. Commissioners originally approved the forensic audit on July 27. The audit will check every check and receipt to ma...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council has called for a non-binding referendum asking voters whether the city should support expanding pediatric health services. The question will appear on the November ballot. Mayor Victor Trevino called for the referendum during the Aug. 17 ...
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. ( Valley News Live /Gray News) - A Minnesota school district’s policy that bans rainbow symbols from campuses will remain in place after a packed and emotional board meeting Monday ended in a tie vote on whether to postpone further discussion of it. The Detro...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Some Webb County property owners will see a drop in their property tax bill next year after county commissioners voted to reduce the tax rate by one penny. The newly adopted rate is 0.3725, down from 0.3825. Property owners whose property values decreased or...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Commissioners Court approved a burn ban, prohibiting outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county for the next three months. The ban, approved on Monday, Aug. 24, covers burning of grass, trees and rubbish. Violators could face a fin...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A glitch that left about a thousand Webb County voters in limbo has been fixed, according to Elections Administrator Jose Luis Castillo. Castillo said the issue was not limited to Webb County. A delay in the state’s system affected counties across Texas. He ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A federal appeals court has reinstated Texas rules for mail-in voting and voting assistance, a change that could create new requirements for voters with disabilities in Webb County. A federal judge in San Antonio ruled in March that 2021 voting laws signed b...
Editor’s note: Some viewers may find the images difficult to watch. LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A photo showing an abandoned dog with its face covered and body restrained has been circulating on social media and is now under investigation as a possible case of animal cruelty in Laredo....
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Our six-a team’s look poised for big things again in 2026 even with both San Antonio southwest and southwest legacy coming on board. The bulldogs are looking to get back on track with a number of key guys returning after an injury plagued year. Already Brenn...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - District 8 Councilmember Alyssa Cigarroa officially launched her campaign for mayor of Laredo Saturday, August 22, before a large crowd of supporters. Cigarroa said her six years of proactive leadership and her decision to donate 100% of her council salary b...
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners on Monday, August 24, will consider a 90-day burn ban, $300,000 in county building repairs and a $500,000 grant for the sheriff’s office. According to the Commissioners Court agenda, the county’s drought index currently sits at...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It’s not a lucky draw if you had a hand in choosing your own fate. And for some candidates running in November’s general election, they’re hoping the luck of the draw tells them something about November’s results. Large Crowd Turns Out for Ballot Drawing Cer...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s election for the vacant District 8 council seat will be held Dec. 5 after city leaders approved the motion during the Thursday, Aug. 21 special city council meeting. The seat opened after council member Alyssa Cigarroa announced her run for mayor. C...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council is set to meet after the District 8 special election was pulled from the November ballot. Council members are expected to pick a new date for the election. The election was triggered after council member Alyssa Cigarroa announced her ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD has vacancies for certified athletic trainers, and district leaders say qualified candidates have been difficult to find as student-athletes practice and compete in triple-digit heat. The staffing gap was raised during a recent UISD school board m...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United ISD board has voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Gerardo Cruz’s contract by an additional year, running through August 2029. Cruz has led United ISD since August 2024. He previously served as an administrator with Laredo ISD. The decision follows ...
TOLEDO, Ohio ( WTVG /Gray News) - Two people have died after an explosion at an industrial facility in Toledo, according to Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. The explosion happened shortly before 5 a.m. on Tuesday during the shift change at the Brent Industries facility, an industrial cl...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council will hold budget workshops Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Aug. 21. The workshops will begin at noon at the Joe Guerra Public Library multi-purpose room, located at 1120 East Calton Road. During the workshops, council members will review t...
