LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District is moving forward with plans to apply for a $30 million loan as it works through a budget deficit driven by declining student enrollment and rising costs, district leaders said. Officials said the loan is intended to manage...
GAFFNEY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - Three suspects are in custody following a shooting at a bus stop in South Carolina that left a 17-year-old dead. Cherokee County Sheriff Mueller said three people were involved in the death of 17-year-old Jomiltron Sentell Fair Jr. , who was sho...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD is bringing back its Communities in Schools (CIS) program this year, but at fewer campuses than before. Trustees approved a plan to restore CIS at five campuses, down from the original 15. The move reduces the district’s cost from $400,000 to $115...
ATHENS, Ga. ( ANF /Gray News) — A stray cat survived more than 11 hours tucked underneath a college student’s car during a nearly 800-mile trip, traveling from New Jersey to Georgia without the driver’s knowledge. University of Georgia student Jadyn Sawyer had just returned to ca...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A local dermatologist is urging teenagers to simplify their skincare routines and seek professional care early, warning that social media trends and over-the-counter products are not a substitute for personalized treatment. Dr. Adam Swigost of Sonterra Derma...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Center for the Arts and the public libraries are inviting the community to attend a teen photography workshop exhibit. Students in fifth through 12th grade will display their work at the Laredo Center for the Arts. The exhibit runs Thursday, Aug. ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District officially began the 2026-27 school year Wednesday, Aug. 12, with more than 50 campuses welcoming students back to class. The district expects more than 38,000 students to be enrolled across all campuses this year. Official...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD trustees are set to review the district’s Communities in Schools contract Thursday evening, Aug. 12, as the district works to close a budget gap. Communities in Schools (CIS) provides support services to identified at-risk students and their famil...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Wednesday marked the first day of school for UISD students. All elementary to high school students are back in the classroom. For this edition of craft corner, Gaby Mangual demonstrated how to make a custom keychain that can fit on any backpack! Since all st...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD campuses opened Wednesday, Aug. 12, for the first day of the 2026-27 school year, with the district projecting enrollment of more than 38,000 students. Superintendent Dr. Gerardo Cruz spoke to reporters at Ruiz Elementary School, saying staff spen...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Texas advocacy group is holding a press conference Wednesday to announce the delivery of Ten Commandments posters to classrooms in the Copperas Cove Independent School District. The event, organized by Texas Values, is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Copperas...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District is heading into the new school year with expanded academic offerings for students at multiple grade levels. UISD staff attended learning summits over the summer in preparation for the changes taking effect this fall. High s...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Students at St. Augustine Elementary, Middle and High School completed their first full day of the new school year Tuesday, a day after starting with a half day Monday. The Diocese of Laredo reported a 10% enrollment increase across all campuses, from kinder...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Tuesday, Aug. 11, marks the first full day of school for students at St. Augustine Elementary, Middle and High School, one day after the Diocese of Laredo’s Catholic schools kicked off the new year with a half-day Monday, Aug 10. St. Augustine High School Pr...
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Two teenagers allegedly planned to use homemade weapons in an armed robbery attempt, according to Florida law enforcement authorities. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Johns County School District initially received informatio...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Nearly $950,000 in federal funding is headed to the Laredo Animal Care Services ( LACS ) facility, secured by Congressman Henry Cuellar. The money will be used to build a new surgical center on the campus of the existing shelter. The facility will include fi...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Nearly 19,000 Laredo ISD students returned to classrooms Monday, Aug. 10, as district officials made safety their top priority for the new school year. With thousands of students back on campuses, LISD Superintendent Guillermo Pro said the focus is on a secu...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo ISD students returned to classrooms as district leaders said safety and academic improvement are the top priorities for the new school year. Superintendent Guillermo Pro spoke from Sanchez Ochoa Elementary School on the first day of school, Monday, Au...
(Gray News) - Tedde Moore, who is best known for playing Ralphie Parker’s teacher in “A Christmas Story,” has died. Moore, who was 79, died Wednesday in Ontario, according to a post on her Facebook page. “On Wednesday August 5, under sunny skies overlooking Fairy Lake, Tedde pass...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Several Laredo-area school districts and private schools are set to begin the 2026-2027 school year this week, with first days spread across Monday through Wednesday. Webb Consolidated ISD was the first to return, beginning classes Friday, Aug. 7. Monday and...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas Tax-Free Weekend is underway, offering shoppers a chance to save on back-to-school purchases through Sunday night. The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo kicked off the weekend with a Back-to-School Bash Saturday, August 8, featuring free backpacks, live music a...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Independent School District officials are urging parents, guardians and drivers to allow extra travel time and follow traffic laws as the new school year begins Monday, Aug. 10. District officials said they want the school year to start safely, encour...
LAREDO, Tex. (Hola Laredo) - This week, we’re exploring the Casa de Cambios art installation and helping you secure the best back-to-school mattress sales for a perfect night’s sleep. We’ll also grab a delicious local brew at Frappy’s Coffee Bar , get a sneak peek at the Fronterr...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - School is officially back in session! The Laredo Independent School District (LISD) is back to school on Monday, August 10. Veronica Castillon has worked with the district for 33 years and hold the title of Executive Director for Communications. With her exp...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Friday marks the final day of schedule pickup week for Laredo Independent School District students. Freshman students can pick up their schedules at their respective campus locations. School begins Monday. Bell times are as follows: Elementary: 7:45 a.m. Mid...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As part of the back-to-school focus here in town, we are diving into the food local students eat. For Laredo Independent School District (LISD), that means providing breakfast, lunch and a snack every school day. LISD Director of Child Nutrition Program Robe...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - We continue rolling through our high school football previews and tonight it’s about the guys to our east in Hebbronville, where they are looking to bounce back after a rough 2025 season. For the first time in over a decade the Hebbronville Longhorns ended t...
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - A Colorado teacher who came to Nebraska a decade ago as a last resort is celebrating 10 years in remission from a blood cancer that doctors believed would kill her within months. Amy Cheese of Fort Collins, Colorado, was diagnosed with lymphoma an...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Main Street is putting a back-to-school spin on its monthly farmer’s market, set for Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Outlet Shops of Laredo. The market takes place the third Saturday of every month. This month’s event will feature the organizati...
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) — Buc-ee’s is taking on a small convenience store, but the community is fighting back. Beavers are a common theme throughout Beavercreek, Ohio, from the high school mascot to various local statues. But the massive travel center chain Buc-ee’s ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With United ISD set to begin the new school year on Aug. 12, the district’s director of guidance and counseling is urging parents and students to start building routines this week. Melissa Ramirez said the transition back to school can bring stress and anxie...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas’ annual tax-free weekend begins Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9, giving back-to-school shoppers a window to save on qualifying purchases. The Texas Comptroller says the exemption applies to most clothing, shoes, school supplies...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo ISD opened the new school year with its annual back-to-school convocation, drawing nearly 3,600 employees to the LISD PAC auditorium. Bus drivers, teachers and staff from across the district’s 13-mile footprint attended the event, themed “Breaking Bar...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mental health experts in Laredo are urging parents and educators to speak with children after a self-harm incident involving celebrity blogger Perez Hilton played out live on TikTok Tuesday, August 4. The timing adds urgency to the message. Back-to-school se...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - Public schools in Alabama will be required to display the Ten Commandments in history classrooms and common areas under a new state law. What does Alabama Senate Bill 99 require? Alabama Senate Bill 99 requires schools to display an approved ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s teachers union is raising concerns over United ISD’s financial situation , warning the crisis could affect every student, educator and taxpayer in the district. UISD says it is facing significant financial challenges driven by stagnant state funding...
AU CLAIRE, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) -A $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education could result in debt forgiveness for 450,000 student loan borrowers following years of legal disputes spanning three presidential terms. The advocacy group that brought the ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -The Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) in Laredo is responding to the United Independent School District’s financial crisis, warning that it could affect students, educators and taxpayers. UISD is facing a financial challenge that could result in school ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Over 150 faculty members from Catholic schools across Laredo gathered to kick off the new academic year, marking the occasion alongside a new bishop. The day began with Mass at the St. Augustine High School chapel, celebrated by Bishop John J. Gomez on Monda...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is now requiring school districts across Texas to follow new mandatory heat protocols effective Aug. 1. Both the Laredo Independent School District (LISD) and the United Independent School District (UISD) said the ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United Independent School District may need to borrow $30 million to cover basic operating costs, including utilities and employee pay, as the district’s financial reserves approach a critical low. Trustees received the warning at a special called meetin...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - A 6-year-old Georgia girl reportedly died due to complications from tonsil surgery days before she was supposed to start first grade. Emersyn “Emmy” Bridgers, a student at Euharlee Elementary School, was excited for first grade. She had already picked ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas’s annual Tax-Free Holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. During the holiday, most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced under $100 are exempt from sales tax. The exemption applies to purchases made ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Independent School District will begin distributing student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year starting Monday, Aug. 3. Schedules for high school and middle school students will be available for pick-up at their respective campuses according ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Independent School District has released the corrected schedule for its upcoming “Meet the Teacher Night” events and confirmed the official start date for the 2026-2027 school year. According to the district, the first day of classes will be Monda...
ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - The mother of convicted school shooter Colt Gray wasn’t present when her son was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday. His father, Colin Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted bac...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Communities in Schools (CIS) is working to ensure at-risk students stay on track and succeed, but the organization relies heavily on local partnerships and funding to keep its mission alive. Dr. Cordy Sarabia, Executive Director of CIS, shares details about ...
UNDERWOOD, Minn. ( KVLY /Gray News) — A teacher in Minnesota was sentenced Tuesday after he stepped on students’ backs during a lockdown drill as a form of punishment. Jason Lowell Rogers, 49, was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ probation. He must surrender his teaching license i...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is holding its monthly Rally Up event to raise awareness for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Volunteers will gather at the corner of McPherson and Del Mar Blvd. on Friday, July 31. The event runs until 11:30 a.m. ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Gateway Community Health Center is offering a convenient opportunity for parents and students to get ready. The healthcare provider will host its annual Back to School Health Fair this Saturday, Aug. 1, from ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Hundreds of United ISD teachers gathered Thursday, July 30, for the district’s second annual Teacher Incentive Allotment Summit at the UISD Student Activity Center (SAC). The state-funded program rewards outstanding educators. Next school year, nearly every ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With Webb County and Zapata school districts set to return to session, Webb County District Attorney Isidro Alaniz and the Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County , Dr. Severita Sanchez, addressed a string of recent crimina...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District is welcoming its newest students Tuesday with a kindergarten signing day event. Families can attend the second annual Kindergarten Signing Day at the SAC Auditorium on Santa Claudia Lane from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Incoming ki...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The 2026-27 school year is just around the corner, and if you have not registered your child, don’t worry; there is still a chance to do so! Brenda Moreno Medina stopped by the studio to welcome UISD parents and students to their upcoming registration fair. ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A back-to-school backpack giveaway for K-5 students is set for Thursday, July 30, in South Laredo The event will serve students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. All studen...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD is hosting an enrollment fair for families registering new and returning students ahead of the upcoming school year. The one-stop event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at United South High School’s 9th Grade Campus on Agu...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Public Health is kicking off the school year with a Back-to-School event. Jaime Perez with the Public Health Department stopped by the studio to share more information about the event. The event is on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 3–6 p.m. at 2600 Ced...
( InvestigateTV ) — Back-to-school shoppers expect to spend about $611 this year — roughly $130 less than last year — according to a new NerdWallet report . The pullback is being driven by the rising cost of living. A quarter of parents say higher prices for gas and groceries are...
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