( Aging Untold ) — Of all the tales of heroism to emerge from the battlefields of World War II, one of the most remarkable remained a closely guarded secret for more than 50 years. A special U.S. Army unit saved an estimated 30,000 lives, not with bullets and bombs, but with inflatable tanks, sou...
parks
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - About 400 people traded their usual running gear for western wear at Independence Hills Park Wednesday for Laredo’s first-ever “Vaque Run.” Freedom Run Club hosted the free two-mile run to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, with Banda La 956 leading the pac...
schools
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Over 600 United ISD elementary students are spending the day at a different campus after air conditioning problems were discovered at Pérez Elementary just before the first bell. Staff and students from Pérez Elementary in south Laredo were bused across town...
safety
(Gray News) - About 84,000 Melissa & Doug toys sold at Target have been recalled. The Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board has been recalled because the fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from a choking hazard. It is a compact fire engi...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Daphne Art Foundation will celebrate its 2026 artist-in-residence cohort with an exhibit featuring work from seven artists, including paintings, textiles, storytelling, animation and interdisciplinary media. Kassandra Romero and Konan Martinez discussed ...
Local
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Laredo is inviting the community to a “People of Hope Museum Tour.” The tour allows guests to discover stories of faith, compassion, service and hope. The tour begins Thursday, Sept. 17, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church o...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Santa Margarita de Escocia Catholic Church is holding its annual Jamaica celebration in South Laredo, according to Father Jerry Gutierrez. The one-day event, taking place Sunday, Sept. 20, will feature traditional food, live music and lotería. Gutierrez said...
schools
(Gray News) - The world’s water cycle you were taught in school is being thrown off balance and the consequences are affecting everyone on Earth, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s annual analysis of global freshwater. The group said the shift is bringing a host...
News
BATON ROUGE, La. ( Aging Untold ) — Tattoos have surged in popularity, with 32% of Americans having at least one, including 13% of baby boomers, according to a 2023 Pew Research study. But for some, the ink doesn’t age the way they hoped. The artist’s perspective Tony Parisi has ...
schools
CHESTERFIELD, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A high school student suffered life-threatening brain injuries after being assaulted by another student at school, according to his family. Irvin E. Rodriguez Gaitan’s family said he is out of the hospital and recovering at home after being ...
government
( Aging Untold ) — Memory slips, stubborn weight gain and exhaustion are often written off as “just getting old.” The real culprit could be your thyroid, and a “normal” lab result doesn’t always tell the whole story, according to board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers. Your th...
safety
( InvestigateTV ) — A booming market for trading cards is fueling a surge in counterfeits and smash and grabs. How crime can turn your hobby into a high-risk gamble. Plus, certain batteries can turn everyday products into fire-hazards, and we explain how to tell if it’s been safe...
