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Trautmann student launches ‘Chief 21’ sunglasses brand
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Trautmann Middle School student is channeling his positive energy into an entrepreneurial venture. Adrian Cazares, widely known to his school community as “Chief,” launched his own sunglasses brand, “Chief 21.” The middle schooler is known on campus for hi...
safety
Laredo Border Patrol agent faces murder charge in wife’s death; domestic history under investigation
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 30-year-old Laredo father faces murder and child endangerment charges in the death of his wife as prosecutors and police reveal a prior history of domestic violence between the couple. District Attorney Isidro Alaniz said he expects to prosecute Abel Garza...
government
Record number of female candidates in 2026 midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The 2026 midterm elections are set to be historic. More women are on state and federal ballots this cycle, with a record number running for the House of Representatives, according to Kelly Dittmar of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers Uni...
Local
A Warmer Weekend and a Hot Monday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Rising motion in advance of a wave in the upper level wind flow will move to our east, ending our chance of showers after Friday morning. We will be under a warm airmass with enough sun as skies clear Friday afternoon the reach the low 80’s. A hint of influe...
parks
Man convicted of shooting woman in the head after argument
BEAUFORT, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A man is expected to spend two decades behind bars for shooting a woman in the head after a verbal argument in an apartment parking lot in 2023. This week, Bernard “Berney” Garvin Jr., 35, was found guilty of attempted murder and possession of ...
government
2026 midterms set new record for political ad spending
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The 2026 midterm elections have become the most expensive election cycle in U.S. history when it comes to political advertising, surpassing even the 2024 presidential election. With Election Day less than a week away, an estimated $11.21 billion has been sp...
safety
71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say
(Gray News) - A 71-year-old New Jersey woman went for a walk more than three weeks ago and hasn’t been seen since. Belinda Prentice was last seen about 6 p.m. Oct. 5 near Bamburgh Court off New Brunswick Road and Willow Avenue in Franklin Township, a press release said. Her grand...
government
District 2 candidates outline priorities as early voting continues
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Voters in District 2 are choosing between incumbent Ricardo “Richie” Rangel Jr. and former Councilwoman Daisy Campos-Rodriguez in a rematch of their contested 2022 race. In 2022, Campos-Rodriguez was initially declared the winner by six votes. However, follo...
government
Nuevo León cuts toll fees 50% at Colombia Solidarity International Bridge
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Nuevo León is cutting toll fees by 50% at the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge as part of an effort to bring more cross-border business through South Texas. Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño met at the bridge with the governors of Nuevo León and Jalisc...
safety
79-year-old man killed after collision with fire truck
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A 79-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a fire truck. Police said Wichita Fire Department Engine 20 was driving with emergency lights and sirens activated when a black Honda CRV driven by the 79-year-old man entered an intersection the...
government
Early voting ends Friday in Webb County
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Early voting continues in Webb County, with polls open until 8 p.m. Thursday and again Friday. There will be no early voting Saturday. The next opportunity to vote after Friday is Election Day on Tuesday. Voters can cast a ballot at any polling location with...