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Laredo studies wastewater reuse to ease strain on Rio Grande
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo gets all of its drinking water from the Rio Grande. As growth strains that single source, a new study will explore whether treated wastewater could become another one. The Rio Grande International Study Center and Natural Systems Utilities are partner...
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Dog Hero: Tales to Tails
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - An animal shelter in Virginia has a secret weapon for helping get animals adopted. It’s a 12-year-old with a picture book. The program is called ‘ Reading Tails .’ It’s free and it’s changing lives -- for kids and animals alike....
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Laredo crash blocks McPherson at Hillside
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police reported a two-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of McPherson at Hillside around 8 p.m. on Oct. 15. Laredo police blocked off the intersection. The extent of any injuries is unknown. The intersection reopened at 8:30 p.m. For more headlines...
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Bulldogs and Panthers advance to team tennis Sweet 16
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two UISD squads have been able to punch their tickets into the Sweet 16 in the 30-6A tennis playoffs. Alexander advanced thanks to a 10-9 win against San Antonio O’Connor. One of the big questions heading into the season for the Bulldogs was how fast new hea...
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Former United South Panther baseball players Marco Raya and Roel Ramirez return to talk to athletes
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The United South gym was packed out for two Panthers making a stop at their old stomping ground. Minnesota Twins pitcher Marco Raya and newly signed San Diego Padres player Roel Ramirez returned. Their visit was not only a chance to reset after a long season...
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5 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at Oregon elementary school, officials say
BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Five people are dead after a shooting occurred at an elementary school in Oregon. Police confirmed that three children -- ages 5, 8, and 11 years old -- a teacher, and the shooter were killed. Earlier reports stated that four people were killed, sa...
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6 dead, including grandmother and family, in Wisconsin plane crash
SAUK COUNTY, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News/ AP ) - Six people, including a grandmother and her family members, died in a plane crash in a wooded area of Wisconsin, authorities said. The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities received s...
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Tijerina urges unity as Garza prepares to take over Webb County leadership
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Tano Tijerina delivered his final State of the County address after 12 years as Webb County judge, reflecting on his tenure and offering advice to incoming Judge Jerry Garza. “It was an honor to serve Webb County for the last twelve years. I think this was, ...
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Much Cooler, Drier Air Arrives Friday Morning
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A polar airmass is accelerating south and eastward across Texas from the Rockies and Great Plains. We may have a few brief scattered showers as the north wind picks up early/mid Friday morning. The air will become much drier Friday afternoon. This is a large...
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Laredo agents show $30 million meth bust alongside guns, cocaine and heroin seizures
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Federal officers seized 3,395 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in salt from a tractor-trailer referred for secondary inspection at Laredo’s Port of Entry on Oct. 12. Officers found 76 bags of suspected methamphetamine during a scan. U.S. Customs and Border P...
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Homicide victim found in barrel at Lake Mead identified more than 4 years after discovery
LAS VEGAS ( KVVU /Gray News) - Authorities in Las Vegas identified a homicide victim Thursday whose remains were found in a barrel at Lake Mead more than four years ago. Clark County Coroner Melanie Rouse identified the man as Edward Lelburian Jackson. Authorities said he was fro...
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Trump to hold Georgia rally for Collins amid midterm push
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Dalton Municipal Airport in Dalton, Ga. Friday in support of Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), as the two Republicans look to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.). The rally is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. Eastern Tim...