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Laredo animal groups host pet adoption event, Halloween photos at Petco stores
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Animal Protective Society (LAPS) and Best Friends For Life (BFFL) are holding a pet adoption event this Saturday, Oct. 10, at both Petco San Bernardo and Petco North. The adoption event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at both stores. Dogs and cats from BFFL...
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Teen dies after friend accidentally shoots them in the head, authorities say
WALHALLA, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) - A teenager in South Carolina has died following what authorities say was an accidental shooting. According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home Thursday morning on Sherwood Lane for a reported shooting. According ...
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College GameDay moving indoors for Alabama-Georgia amid Hurricane Isaias
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - As Hurricane Isaias remains on track for a potential Alabama landfall, the University of Alabama announced that ESPN’s College GameDay is moving indoors. Hurricane Isaias is projected to make landfall late Friday night or early Saturday morni...
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Woman arrested after 6 children found unsupervised in ‘unlivable’ home, barely clothed, police say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ( WCTV /Gray News) - A Florida woman is facing several charges after officers say they found a half-dozen children unsupervised and living in deplorable conditions. Jamie Jakes, 30, was arrested by the Tallahassee Police Department over the weekend on six counts...
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CTE & Gear Up Expo set to help UISD students with future careers
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - UISD parents and students can expect a technical expo in the coming days. Next week, the school district is hosting its CTE and Gear Up Expo. This expo gives students the chance to explore career and technical education programs offered by the school distric...
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Millions of SAVE plan borrowers getting 90-day notices to switch
( InvestigateTV ) — Borrowers who have been in the SAVE forbearance plan for the past several years are now receiving notices requiring them to leave the plan and choose a new repayment option. The personalized 90-day notices come from loan servicers and began going out in July, ...
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Former clerk of court accused of bumping his salary on 44 paychecks, police say
LORIS, SC. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A former clerk of court in South Carolina is accused of secretly increasing his own pay rate 44 times over about a year and a half. Todd Keith Massey turned himself in Wednesday morning as he faces charges of breach of trust with fraudulent intent,...
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DoubleTree hotel fire raises stability, alarm concerns
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - There are new concerns about the future of the DoubleTree Hotel following a fire. Hotel’s safety remains under investigation Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino said officials are still trying to determine whether the building is stable or will need to be demolished. T...
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UISD and LISD announce school closures for holiday weekend
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District students will have Friday off for a professional development day, giving them a four-day weekend. All UISD schools and facilities will also be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day. Laredo Independent School District stu...
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Laredo police seek help identifying vehicle theft suspect
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in a vehicle theft case. The department’s Auto Theft Task Force said the man was involved in a car theft on the 300 block of Alicante Drive on Aug. 22. Anyone with information is asked t...
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Streets closed, displaced guests seek donations after Laredo hotel fire
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 24 hours after the DoubleTree hotel caught fire in Central Downtown Laredo , four streets surrounding the building remained closed Thursday morning, Oct. 8. The closures affect a one-block radius around the hotel. Constantinople Street marks the no...
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Aging Untold: Knowing your family health history matters more than you may think
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore how family health history can help doctors spot medical risks early and shape a more personalized path for your care. Plus, find out how creating an “anti-bucket list” can help you let go of guilt, grudges and obligat...