LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo Police Department lieutenant with 23 years on the force has completed the FBI National Academy. Lieutenant Gilbert Benavides finished Session 299 of the program, graduating from the academy in Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 17. Benavides oversees major crimes for the...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are campaigning across the country this week as Election Day approaches on Tuesday, November 3. Trump will visit a new state each day as he campaigns for Republicans in key races. He holds a rally in Kansas...
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Gray News) - An airman from the Nellis Air Force Base was killed in a rappelling incident at a college football game. A Nellis spokesperson did not release the service member’s name, but said they were assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - NASCAR is reportedly building more than 80 race cars for an upcoming movie starring one of the most iconic American actors. Tom Cruise announced in an Aug. 29 social media post that a “Days of Thunder” sequel is set to come out in the summer o...
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(Gray News) - The family of a woman who is charged with killing her husband and 3-year-old son said she “never wanted to get pregnant” and resented her son because she lost time alone with her husband, according to WPVI . Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, is accused of killing her hus...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 19, with 14 sites serving Webb County and 38 sites ready for Election Day. Some voters said this election feels bigger than most. The Webb County Elections Office said it is ready for Monday and wants voters to keep a few key...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 24-year-old man died early Sunday, Oct. 18, in a single-vehicle crash in the 10400 block of Cuatro Vientos, according to the Laredo Police Department. Officers responded at about 2:11 a.m. and found a 2021 maroon Kia 5 in a ditch off the road, police said....
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at City Hall at 1110 Houston St. Topping the agenda is an update from the city manager on Homeland Security reinstalling border buoys on the Rio Grande. Hospital referendum cost The council will...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A tow truck driver said he was taking a truck for nonpayment on Santa Rita Avenue just before 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. According to Laredo police, 55-year-old Jose Luis Maldonado came out and pointed a gun at him. Officers said Maldonado locked himself insid...
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RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A 2-year-old Virginia child allegedly put a daycare administrator’s loaded gun in their mouth, according to a report from the state’s Department of Social Services. The report alleges an administrator at Thrive Learning Center East, a daycare in...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United South Panthers defeated the Eagle Pass Eagles in three sets to stay in the hunt for the post-season. Panthers will take on Southwest before finishing the year against the Johnson Wolves. For more headlines, click here ....
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Alexander would find a three set victory against Del Rio on Saturday. The win now improves the Bulldogs to 12-0 in District 30-6A with only two games remaining in the regular season. For more headlines, click here ....
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Alexander would improve to a perfect 4-0 record in district 30-6A with a 28-21 victory. Javier Trejo would punch in four touchdowns on the night on the way to the win. Bulldogs will look to make it a fifth win in a row next Friday night against Del Rio. For ...
