LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas WIC program in Laredo has begun allowing participants to load their benefits online after an initial in-person visit, according to Aryana Valdez with Laredo Public Health. Valdez said new WIC cards were distributed in May and June, and participants began using them...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Outlet malls can still offer real savings, but only for shoppers who know certain tricks, according to Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs. James said outlet malls are skilled at creating the appearance of a great deal . “You see these huge signs everywhe...
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Richmond, Ky. (Gray News) - Eight adults in Kentucky charged after police said they abused seven children in their home, according to authorities. Police said the seven children and eight adults lived in a home where feces and urine were allegedly smeared on the floors, stairs an...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) - Police have identified the man who died on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia Monday afternoon. Cobb County police identified the victim Tuesday as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta. According to witnesses, the man fell to his deat...
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(CNN) - More than 112,000 bottles of Extra Strength Acetaminophen sold on Amazon have been recalled. The pills are made by Aurobindo Pharma but sold under Amazon’s private label. It is not clear if anything is actually wrong with the 500-milligram caplets. The recall is based on ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Alamo Drafthouse was evacuated Monday night, Oct. 12, after a carbon monoxide leak triggered the building’s alarm, according to the Laredo Fire Department. The department said the alarm worked as it should, and everyone got out safely. Crews shut off and...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD is hosting its CTE and GEAR UP Expo Tuesday, oct. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the SAC, rooms 1 and 2, located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. The expo gives students exposure to the district’s career and technical education (CTE) programs. More th...
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LOUISA, Ky. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A maintenance worker was struck and killed by a semitruck at a Kentucky gas station Monday morning. The Louisa Police Department said a worker at a gas station along U.S. 23 told police they noticed a body around 5:50 a.m. and reported it. A few m...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we look at how nutrient absorption changes as we age, what warning signs to watch for and the key vitamins to keep on your radar. We also explore the mental health benefits of spending time solo and how embracing “me time” can ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Investigators are trying to determine what started a fire at a South Laredo apartment complex Tuesday, Oct. 13. Several rescue crews responded to the 400 block of Riverhill Loop. It started at around 8:30 a.m. A resident told KGNS the blaze may have started ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Some of the loudest voices in artificial intelligence have warned the technology could someday threaten humanity. A global AI security leader told us those catastrophic headlines are drowning out threats that are already here. Adam Ely, general manager of AI s...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Stroke Support Group is teaming up with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department for a one-mile walk made for survivors. The walk is happening Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to noon at Mall del Norte, near the Cinemark entrance. Caregivers and family memb...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( Aging Untold ) — Lower Broadway is known for high-rise honky tonks and rooftop bars that draw crowds late into the night. Under a large red boot sign sits Robert’s Western World, a bar that plays only traditional country music. Robert’s Western World has operat...
