More from Laredo News
View all news →
government
UISD announces early release for LBJ High School main campus
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Students at the Lyndon B. Johnson High School main campus are being released early today following utility line issues, according to United Independent School District officials. UISD Board Member Gilbert Aguilar Jr. announced that the district received conf...
safety
Flooding prompts state of emergency in Georgia as crews conduct more than 40 rescues
MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. ( WANF /Gray News) — Flash flooding prompted a state of emergency in McCaysville, Georgia, and flash flood warnings in several other cities in north Georgia on Thursday. Storms dropped heavy rain across a mountainous area that drains into the Toccoa River between...
Local
Monarch mural unveiling and free concert at Casa Ortiz part of November event
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Downtown Laredo will become an art exhibit Friday, the first Friday of the month, as the Laredo Cultural District hosts Caminarte for the month of November. The art walk includes the unveiling of a monarch mural and a free concert inside a bathroom at Casa O...
News
More than one in three Americans think debt for the latest phone is worth it
( InvestigateTV ) — More than one in three Americans think it is worth putting a new phone on a credit card and taking on debt to get the latest model, according to a new WalletHub survey. The same survey found almost nine out of 10 people say new phones are overpriced. Nearly ha...
safety
Laredo police taking registrations for Blue Santa toy distribution
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is accepting registrations for its annual Blue Santa toy distribution. Registration is ongoing for children 10 years old and younger. Parents can sign up in the main lobby of the police department, 4712 Maher Ave., today and tomo...
News
Pillar of the Community: Dr. Adriana Blasco Rubio
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of PILLAR and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about PILLAR, visit https://www.pillarstrong.org/ . This month’s Pillar of the Community Award goes to Dr. Adriana Blasco-Rubio f...
government
KGNS Election Coverage: Key takeaways and results from the Nov. 3 midterms
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - In case you missed the Nov. 3 midterm election coverage, shifting political tides saw the state of Texas turn blue in key races. As early voting tallies and unofficial final ballots rolled in throughout the night, KGNS broke down the pivotal matchups, voter ...
safety
New Orleans blacksmith preserves centuries-old ironwork tradition
NEW ORLEANS ( Aging Untold ) — In New Orleans, the city’s architecture is often framed in iron. Centuries of old balconies, fences and gates have survived fires and hurricanes. At Andrew’s Welding and Blacksmith Shop, Darryl Reeves is one of the few who still carry on the traditi...
safety
Danger Zone: Planes are crashing near airports, millions may not know the risk
Millions of Americans live, work, and commute within feet of airport flight paths without a second thought. But what happens when an approaching aircraft falls short of the runway? In this episode of Following Leads: The Podcast , host Laura Hettiger sits down with Joce Sterman f...
News
What causes dry mouth, and what can you do about it?
( Aging Untold ) — Dry mouth can show up alongside soreness, bad breath and trouble with dentures. It affects 40% of adults 80 and up and 30% of adults 65 and up, according to the American Dental Association. What causes dry mouth? Dry mouth happens when the salivary glands do no...
News
Who speaks for you? Choosing a medical power of attorney
( Aging Untold ) — Staying in control as you age can mean choosing someone you trust to make health care decisions if you can’t. The key is picking a person who knows your wishes and will keep them front and center. The Aging Untold experts are talking about what a medical power ...
Local
Warmer day/Friday Cold Front
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Warm and humid conditions return today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Mostly cloudy and rain chances 40% tonight. Overnight lows in the mid 60s. Friday a cold front will arrive, cooler temperatures follow, with highs in the 60s and 70s Sunday into Monday....