Laredo News
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - District races heated up and non-district play delivered dramatic finishes across South Texas in Week 5, highlighted by walk-off heroics, defensive shutouts, and dominant road performances. In this week’s full episode of Football Fever: Heat Check, host Kobe...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Low-income seniors in Webb County will no longer have to choose between feeding themselves or their pets through a new partnership between Meals on Wheels and Pets Alive Laredo . Backed by a $15,000 donation, the initiative brings volunteers from both organi...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - KGNS+ honored Bill and Dee-Dee Hrncir on Monday, Sept. 28, for making a difference in Laredo. Twenty years ago, Bill collapsed from a stroke while running in Austin, Texas. Together, the couple built what Laredo didn’t have — a support group for stroke survi...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A new federal watchdog report is raising questions about millions of taxpayer dollars spent on immigration detention efforts. Community members in Laredo are raising concerns over where that money went. A 20-page report from the Government Accountability Off...
A South Texas congressman says $330,000 in federal funds have been approved to provide drinking water for several colonias low-income housing developments on the border in Webb County, near Laredo, Texas....
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 16-year-old is facing human smuggling charges after running from Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers in Webb County. DPS said the chase happened August 25, when the teen led troopers on a pursuit in a pickup along Wormser Road. The driver even...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A hot and humid start to the week, highs in the 90s to low 100s. Moderate to extreme heat related impacts, heat index values 100-115. Tonight , increasing clouds and breezy southeasterly winds. Lows in the mid 70s. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding become in...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Solid Waste Department will begin its fall brush and bulky item collection in District 2 on Monday, Sept. 28. Crews will collect appliances, mattresses, old furniture and scrap metal from neighborhood curbsides. Residents living in Distric...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As is the case for many development projects, time is money. For developers and entrepreneurs, managing the clock is part of the budget. Delays and costs go hand-in-hand like an unlucky pair—the longer a project takes, the more it can cost. You can control t...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 60 Laredo vendors gathered at Pla-Mor Entertainment on Saturday, Sept. 26, to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life “Beads and Bling” pop-up market was held ahead of the organization’s 40th anniversary coming up in April. ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas Rangers are seeking information to identify a woman found murdered in Laredo 22 years ago, pointing to a unique dental feature in hopes of solving the case. Investigators discovered the woman’s remains along the river on Sept. 26, 2004. She has never b...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Drivers traveling on I-35 in Laredo should prepare for lane closures on Sunday, Sept. 27, as crews repair the pavement. The closures will affect both northbound and southbound lanes at mile marker 1 and the end of the freeway, spanning a four-block stretch b...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United South- 25, Southwest Legacy- 22 Southside- 23, Martin- 7 St. Augustine- 31, Bruni- 25 United- 27, Southwest- 20 Alexander- 37, Eagle Pass- 17 Mission Veterans- 42, Cigarroa- 20 Medina Valley- 52, Nixon- 24 Hebbronville- 59, West Oso- 13 Orange Grove- ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Alexander kicker Edgar Longoria has been named the Charlie Clark Hyundai Player of the Week. Longoria was one of the key pieces in the Bulldogs’ 17-14 double-overtime win a week ago against United South. He had a punt in the “dead man’s zone” to pin the Pant...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - La Posada Hotel and Catholic Charities of Laredo are teaming up for a toy drive to bring toys to children in the community. The drive runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Donors can drop off new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations at the hotel’s front desk. O...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - All the way up in Dallas, the State Fair of Texas is ready to welcome thousands of people for almost a month. Taylor Pulfer is the media relations manager for the State Fair of Texas and gave the inside scoop of what is expected at the fair. Big Tex will be ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning families to keep teenagers away from human smuggling operations, which can lead to felony charges. Investigators say they are seeing more teens recruited across the state. Within the past two weeks, two 17-yea...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Fernando Machado , 27, will represent himself when he goes on trial for capital murder in a high-profile Laredo murder case . A judge granted Machado’s request to waive his court-appointed attorney. The attorney will remain on the case only as standby counse...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Latin jazz concert is scheduled for Saturday evening, Sept. 26, in the garden of Casa Ortiz, according to Jorge Santana of the Laredo Cultural District. Casa Ortiz is a 200-year-old home. Santana said the Laredo Cultural District worked with LULAC No. 7 to...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo is hosting a residential bulky item drop-off event Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hillside Baseball Field. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents can drop off furniture, mattresses, appliances and up to four tires. Residents must unload items themselv...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hot and mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 90s to low 100s across South Texas. Moderate to extreme heat related impacts through early next week. Warm and humid night with lows in the mid 70s.Potential “cold” front towards the middle and latter half of ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The atmosphere above will be a bit drier during the next several days. It will still be fairly humid with plenty of cumulus in our skies, a slight chance of an isolated afternoon shower. Most places will stay dry. It should be good for the evening football g...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar said the ICE agent who shot a man in Austin was a new recruit. Cuellar said in a statement that the agent was not wearing a body camera, even though Congress paid for one. Earlier this week, Cuellar called for a full investigation int...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - COVID-19 cases are rising in Laredo, according to public health officials. City officials said the increase is typical for late summer and early fall, when COVID-19 tends to circulate more. Wastewater surveillance tracks trends While COVID-19 is no longer a ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Transportation is asking drivers to properly secure young passengers as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week. Officials recognized the week with a ceremony reminding drivers and parents to properly secure young passengers. Off...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County’s Scofflaw Program has blocked vehicle registration renewals for drivers with unpaid fines since June, but an overwhelming backlog forces staff to match tickets to accounts in real time. The Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office has manuall...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo families affected by Alzheimer’s disease will soon have a chance to honor their loved ones. The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting “A Time to Remember,” a memorial service for those whose lives were touched by the disease. The event is scheduled for S...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The sixth annual Runway Run 5K and 1-mile run is right around the corner. Victor Trevino Jr. stopped by the studio to welcome more runners for the race, which will be held Oct. 3. The race kicks off at the Laredo International Airport. Runners can expect awa...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Heat will remain with highs topping out generally in the 90s and lower 100s once again. Expect heat index peaking 103-110°F. A chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms continue this week. Tonight warm and humid with lows in the mid 70s. Have a great day!...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A tropical airmass remains in control of our weather as cool air passes by far to our north. The atmosphere above is marginally moist, lifted air slightly buoyant to rise to form tall cumulus clouds. Scattered showers will likely dot the area during Thursday...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Tuesday night saw plenty of our squads in action with 30-6A. United would remain perfect in district play with a sweep of Southwest Legacy. For more headlines, click here ....
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - National Night Out is returning to Laredo with a push to help families get to know local law enforcement. Law enforcement officials joined community partners including the city of Laredo, Laredo College and Texas A&M International University to announce this...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services is looking for a forever home for Minnie, a Chihuahua mix. Estevaun Delgado, foster program coordinator for LACS, said Minnie is four months old and close to turning five months old. “She wants to be the little princess,” Delgado ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Above average temperatures remain in the forecast. Partly sunny skies with highs in the 90s to low 100s this afternoon. Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms continue this week. Warm and humid nights with lows in the mid 70s. Have a great day! For more...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County has Texas’ highest cervical cancer rate, according to a 2023 state health report . Three years later, health care resources remain limited for cancer patients in Laredo, including those battling gynecological cancers. OB-GYN Dr. Liz Millan said s...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A cool airmass has reached the northern portion of Texas and will track east, north of our part of the state. Marginally moist and marginally buoyant air will bring plenty of afternoon cumulus clouds with a few growing tall enough to produce a scattered show...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - South Texas faith leaders met with federal officials in Washington to raise concerns about immigration raids at places of worship and detention practices. The meeting followed the June detention of a McAllen nun by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. J...
AUSTIN, Tex. (KGNS) - State Sen. Judith Zaffirini is weighing in on the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez , a food delivery driver who was shot by ICE officers in Austin. The lawmaker from Laredo said, “Sunday’s shooting involving an ICE officer in Austin is deeply troubling...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -Expect another hot day under mostly sunny skies. Highs in the 90s and lower 100s once again. Expect heat indices peaking 105-110°F. Fall official begins this evening 7:05 PM CDT. Partly cloudy and warm tonight, lows in the mid 70s.A chance (10-30%) of showers...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An ICE agent shot and wounded a delivery driver in north Austin on Sunday, Sept. 20, prompting immigrant advocates and border-area lawmakers to demand an independent investigation and full transparency from the Department of Homeland Security. Investigators ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It is a heavyweight battle between late-game heroics and our reigning champion fighting to keep the throne. Here are your choices: The Challenger: Alexander Bulldogs quarterback Santi Vasquez threads the needle to Brennan Kisslinger in the end zone with just...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A cool airmass has reached south into the Texas Panhandle. The southern edge of the cool airmass will stall out over the Hill Country during Tuesday, leaving our area in a hot, marginally moist airmass. Lifted air will be marginally buoyant to rise to form o...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Gas prices are forcing drivers in Webb and Zapata counties to make adjustments, from switching vehicles to skipping meals. AAA puts the national average for regular gas at more than $4 a gallon. The Associated Press cites shrinking oil supplies tied to the w...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Several organizations and families affected by addiction are joining together this month for National Recovery Month to inform the community that help is available. Anthony’s mother is one of the organizers of Anthony’s Block Party. Anthony died from a fenta...
SAN YGNACIO, Tex. (KGNS) - Border wall construction is continuing from north Webb County to the Webb-Zapata county line, with a new section now built in San Ygnacio near a bird sanctuary that some neighbors and activists have worked to protect throughout the summer. The construct...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Volunteers gathered Monday morning, Sept. 21, to clean up Zaragoza Plaza Square. The Laredo Cultural District, Keep Laredo Beautiful and Laredo Thrift teamed up for the cleanup drive. Groups met at Casa Ortiz at 8 a.m., then spread out to pick up trash and s...
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Eligible Webb County residents can get free diapers, pads, and menstrual underwear through the Webb County Community Action Agency . The supplies include diapers ranging from newborn to size 4, along with pads and menstrual underwear. The distribution o...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Above normal temperatures remain in the forecast. A sunny and hot afternoon with highs in the low triple digits. Moderate to major heat related impacts through the week. Heat index values of 105-109. Some showers or storms will develop each afternoon with th...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - On this week’s Coach’s Corner, Johnson Wolves head football coach Leonel Mireles joins us to talk about their huge win against San Antonio Southwest Legacy Titans, the leadership committee on his team, and his turnarounds at different programs. For more head...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A frontal system with cool air to it’s north will stall out a little to our north during Tuesday before moving back to the north after Tuesday. Lifted air is not particularly buoyant to rise to form tall rain clouds, but I will watch, just in case lifting mo...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Saturday traffic surge at the World Trade Bridge is prompting city officials to evaluate whether extended weekend hours are generating additional cross-border trade or shifting traffic from weekdays. The World Trade Bridge added three extra evening hours o...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Buckling your child into their car seat might feel routine, but safety experts say mistakes are far more common than most parents think. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows nearly half of all car seats — 46% — are installed or ...
