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Laredo Public Health to host free sensory room presentation

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Public Health is hosting a free community presentation on sensory rooms. The event runs from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Organizers said attendees will learn how sensory spaces can promote calming, focus and overall well-being for kids and adults...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 24, 2026

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourns death of 2-year-old son

(Gray News) — The 2-year-old son of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver died in June, the team confirmed in a statement . “On behalf of the entire Buffalo Bills organization, we want to publicly express our condolences to Ed Oliver and his family on the devastating loss of h...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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Canine units help DPS track down undocumented immigrants

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas public safety officials say state police dog teams helped track down nine migrants in two separate incidents on ranch land in South Texas. The first happened on Thursday, Aug. 13. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said a K-9 officer followed ...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 24, 2026

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‘Like walking through a coloring book’ —workspace blends creativity, coworking

( Aging Untold ) — Stephanie Pruitt-Gaines has opened a workspace called the Creativity Bar, which is designed to combine play, art and office space for members. “Welcome to the Creativity Bar,” Pruitt-Gaines said. Pruitt-Gaines said she wants to help shape the future of those wh...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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Woman loses $35,000 in jury duty phone scam

( Aging Untold ) — An Arizona woman is speaking out after losing $35,000 to a scammer posing as law enforcement over a missed jury duty claim. Kristine, who is being identified only by her first name, received a phone call from a man identifying himself as “Lieutenant Mark Newman...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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Extreme heat across Texas

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Sunny days and hot temperatures continue across Texas. Highs in the 90s to 100s this afternoon. Major to extreme risk of heat-related impacts , heat index values 105-115. Elevated fire weather concerns continue this week. Remember to take breaks in the shade...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 24, 2026

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School employee stabs delivery driver 6 times with pen for being late, police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee school employee is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed a delivery driver with a pen multiple times for being late for a delivery. Braxton Stewart, a 36-year-old Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee, has been arrested and charged...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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Hawks,Knights And Badgers Look To Take Step Forward This Season

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Down South the Zapata Hawks had a 7-4 season as well as going 2-2 in their district. Realignment has added the likes of Edcouch Elsa and Alice so no more Touloso Midway and Calhoun. This team will feature youth across both sides of the ball with Ryan Solis l...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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High school football team snaps 101-game losing streak, the longest in the nation

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - An Alabama high school football team with 101 straight losses, the longest losing streak in the country, are winners once again. Columbia High’s Eagles faced Greensboro High’s Raiders in a rare Saturday night game. Going into the game, Columb...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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LISD Squads Prepared For New Challenges In New District

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The two oldest rivals in the city will remain together in District 15-5A. Over the offseason the Martin Tigers brought in someone to lead the team who is new to them but not to success. Joel Lopez will be the new man on the sideline who brings a wealth of ex...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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30-6A Squads With Big Expectations Heading Into 2026

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Our six-a team’s look poised for big things again in 2026 even with both San Antonio southwest and southwest legacy coming on board. The bulldogs are looking to get back on track with a number of key guys returning after an injury plagued year. Already Brenn...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

schools

Friday Football Fever Preview Week Show

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - In our first Friday Football Preview show, we take a look at the schools around the region including District 30-6A Squads, District 14-5A, District 16-5A and our teams like Bruni, Zapata and St. Augustine. For more headlines, click here ....

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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Tigers Turn To New Era On The Gridiron

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - For the first time in 15 years there is a new head coach guiding the tigers football program, and he’s one of the most decorated coaches the city has ever known with Joel Lopez taking over the reigns, with every new coach comes a time of transition though an...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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Badgers Look Ahead To Life In 6-Man

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It was a learning experience last year for the badgers as they played six man football for the first time. Getting thrown to a totally different style of play and doing so without a district. Now the badgers will call district 16-1A home, where they know the...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

safety

5 bodies, dead animals found after Oregon fire investigated as quintuple homicide

FOREST GROVE, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Authorities are investigating the deaths of five people and several domestic animals found after an early morning fire on a rural Oregon property. Washington County deputies responded at 5:27 a.m. Saturday to assist the Forest Grove Fire De...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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Missing 2-year-old child found dead in Oregon, police say

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — Deputies are investigating the death of a 2-year-old child who went missing and was found dead early Wednesday morning. The child was reported missing at 4:30 a.m. and was last seen in the 9900 block of Blackwell Road, officials say. The J...

KGNS — SitewideAug 24, 2026

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More Heat

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A deep layer of hot dry air continues to block cooler airmasses from the north from reaching our area. Instead, the cooler airmasses are tracking to our north and east, and will not play a role in our weather anytime soon. temperatures will likely reach arou...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 23, 2026

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New consul general takes post at U.S. consulate in Nuevo Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The U.S. consulate in Nuevo Laredo has a new top diplomat. Charlie J. Franta III assumed duty as consul general in Nuevo Laredo this month. Before this assignment, Franta served as deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassy in Port of Spain. Franta joined t...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 23, 2026

government

Alyssa Cigarroa launches Laredo mayoral bid

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - District 8 Councilmember Alyssa Cigarroa officially launched her campaign for mayor of Laredo Saturday, August 22, before a large crowd of supporters. Cigarroa said her six years of proactive leadership and her decision to donate 100% of her council salary b...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 23, 2026

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Week Ahead in Washington for August 23

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress remains on recess this week, but Trump administration officials are traveling across the U.S. as part of an effort to build momentum ahead of the midterms. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Brewer, Maine, on Monday to speak at a defense techno...

KGNS — SitewideAug 23, 2026

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Webb County commissioners to address burn ban, building repairs and sheriff’s grant

WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners on Monday, August 24, will consider a 90-day burn ban, $300,000 in county building repairs and a $500,000 grant for the sheriff’s office. According to the Commissioners Court agenda, the county’s drought index currently sits at...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 23, 2026

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Ballot drawings & ‘petty politics’: City of Laredo November ballot order finalized as District 8 Special Election dispute grows

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It’s not a lucky draw if you had a hand in choosing your own fate. And for some candidates running in November’s general election, they’re hoping the luck of the draw tells them something about November’s results. Large Crowd Turns Out for Ballot Drawing Cer...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 23, 2026

safety

Zapata County sheriff’s office seizes drugs in school zone, arrests one

ZAPATA, Tex. (KGNS) - The Zapata County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1800 block of Glenn Street in Zapata, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators found and seized approximately 4.78 pounds of marijuana and 48 grams ...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 23, 2026

safety

Police help after Dunkin’ truck breaks down in front of department

PELHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A Dunkin’ delivery truck broke down directly in front of the Pelham Police Department, prompting a humorous response from local officers. “We’re not saying officers responded faster than usual... but when a truck full of donuts is involved, you d...

KGNS — SitewideAug 23, 2026

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Laredo Utilities Department restores water to all affected areas after tank leak

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Update : The City of Laredo Utilities Department said water has been fully restored to all affected areas as of 1:00 p.m. Sunday, following a leak inside the MHOC water storage tank. The department said residents still experiencing water issues should call 3...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 23, 2026

safety

17-year-old high school quarterback dies after football game injury

ALMA CENTER, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) – A high school senior in Wisconsin died from an injury suffered during Thursday night’s football game. Superintendent Drew Semingson said 17-year-old Adam Massman was hurt during the game and received medical care from emergency personnel on ...

KGNS — SitewideAug 23, 2026

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Teen collapses, dies at football practice on first day of school

ROZEL, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - Questions remain after a Kansas teenager collapsed and died during football practice on the first day of school. A student in Pawnee Heights USD 496 died Tuesday, the first day of school, according to school district officials. Pawnee County Attor...

KGNS — SitewideAug 23, 2026

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Thousands of dog food cans under recall over possible metal contamination

( FDA /Gray News) - Thousands of cases of dog food are under recall over possible metal contamination. Almost 4,000 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet canned dog food and almost 2,000 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet were placed under the recall, which was annou...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

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Laredo shelter finds homes for 30 animals during Clear the Shelter event

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services found homes for 30 animals during its “ Clear the Shelter ” event. The event offered free cat and dog adoptions. Every pet went home with its first round of vaccines. Vendors handed out free goodies during the event. Casa Reptile ...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 22, 2026

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IndyCar makes history with first race on the National Mall

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - IndyCar held the first day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall Saturday, marking the first racing series ever hosted there as part of America’s semiquincentennial. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is an IndyCar and IROC event that turned the street...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

safety

Fire chief charged with murder in 2025 death of his wife

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. ( Heartland News /Gray News) - A Scott County fire chief faces murder charges in the 2025 shooting death of his wife. Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 45-year-old Jeremy Perrien just after 7 a.m. on Friday, August 21, at Fire Station Four of...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

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Woman dies after falling off golf cart, coroner’s office says

HORRY COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - A woman is dead after she fell off a golf cart Wednesday night in the Surfside Beach area of South Carolina. Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard identified the woman as 47-year-old Amanda Elm of Myrtle Beach. Willard said Elm died at the hosp...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

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Missing Laredo teen located, returned to family

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Update: Annaliese M. Flores, the 16-year-old reported as an endangered missing child by the Laredo Police Department, has been located and turned over to her family. Laredo police provided the update at around 11:30 a.m. Original article below: The Laredo Po...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 22, 2026

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74-year-old man in wheelchair hit, killed by pickup truck while using crosswalk

VANCOUVER, Wash. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 74-year-old man in Washington died after being hit by a pickup truck Tuesday night. At about 7:45 p.m., officers responded to South Andresen Road and MacArthur Boulevard for reports of a crash involving a pedestrian, according to the Vancou...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

Local

Laredo drivers face two road closures this week

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo drivers have two Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) road projects to plan around this week: an overnight closure on Bayside Boulevard and daytime lane closures on Loop 20. Bayside Boulevard closure Bayside Boulevard, the entrance to the Lakesi...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 22, 2026

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Baby born at 12.5 ounces graduates NICU after 375 days in the hospital

MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A Wisconsin baby born nearly four months early who weighed 12.5 ounces at birth is now home after 375 days in the NICU. Raelynn Kubiske was born at 23 weeks and six days’ gestation on July 18, 2025. Doctors at UW Health in Madison say she is the...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

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10-foot python found slithering around neighborhood sidewalk

MYRTLE BEACH, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - A driver spotted a 10-foot python in a South Carolina neighborhood Monday night. Tracy Stout said she was driving home around 9 p.m. when she saw something in the road. “When I first saw it, I was like, ‘was that a snake?’ Because I’ve seen p...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

safety

Music teacher at nonprofit organization charged with raping student

OREGON CITY, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A former music teacher at an Oregon nonprofit was arrested Thursday on charges of sexual abuse, rape and kidnapping. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, detectives began investigating 44-year-old Derek Douglas Reeder in early...

KGNS — SitewideAug 22, 2026

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Stroke survivors find support through Laredo walking club

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Members of the Laredo Stroke Support group meet every Tuesday at Mall del Norte for a walking club made up of more than a dozen stroke survivors who have become friends. Among them is Omar Salinas, whose life changed on June 2, 2016. Salinas, a nurse, collap...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 22, 2026

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Former Laredo airport security manager charged with theft of firearms

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former Laredo airport security manager is facing charges after Laredo police say he stole firearms and other property from the airport’s security division. Note: KGNS News has previously identified him as the airport police chief. However, the press releas...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 21, 2026

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Laredo water remains safe despite earthy taste and smell, city says

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo said that full laboratory results from its recent taste-and-odor investigation are now available, confirming the cause of an earthy or musty taste and smell in the water supply. The city collected samples from raw Rio Grande water entering...

KGNS — Top NewsAug 21, 2026

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Man arrested on harassment, terroristic threat warrants in Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on five warrants connected to a June investigation into harassment and threats against a woman, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators arrested Saul Carrizales, 31, during a traffic stop at about 7 p....

KGNS — Top NewsAug 21, 2026

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Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court says construction on President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project can continue for now. The temporary order came from Chief Justice John Roberts and allows work to continue while the high court considers the Trump adm...

KGNS — SitewideAug 21, 2026

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Laredo sees 0 fentanyl deaths this year, police say

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Today marks five years of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. The DEA says the synthetic opioid remains the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18 to 45. Laredo police report a shift in the local fight against fentanyl. During previous cr...

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local NewsAug 21, 2026