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Laredo officials prepare ahead of flood watch
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s Emergency Operations Center will officially activate Thursday, Oct. 1. City leaders, including the mayor, met Wednesday, Sept. 30, to review the latest forecast and ensure crews are ready. City leaders meet on flood forecast Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño...
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US Supreme Court allows Tennessee to carry out execution of Christa Gail Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to allow Tennessee to go through with the execution of Christa Gail Pike. The high court decided the Court of Appeals had overstepped when it halted the execution about an hour before it was set to begin Wednesday....
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Woman sues hospital over wrong-leg amputation: ‘Every day is a struggle’
MARIETTA, Ohio ( WTAP /Gray News) - An Ohio couple is suing a hospital and surgical team after a procedure they say resulted in the amputation of the wrong leg. Sharon Jacks went to Selby General Hospital for an elective right-leg amputation below the knee. Surgeons instead amput...
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Baby defying odds, meeting milestones as 1 of only 15 with rare genetic mutation
NEW ORLEANS ( WVUE /Gray News) - A Louisiana couple says their baby girl has been defying the odds since birth. Wren Michelle Roberts was born with a rare genetic mutation that has caused three heart defects, placed her stomach in her chest, and left her with spina bifida and no ...
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Election officials aim to reassure voters ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Election officials from some of the largest jurisdictions in the country met in Washington to address voter concerns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Los Angeles County, Calif. Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan said officials want voters to tru...
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Trump touts $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska gas pipeline
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday for South Korea to invest $54 billion in a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska. The project is expected to be completed in three years and would construct an 800-mile pipeline carrying natural gas from Al...
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Flash flood preparations underway in Webb County
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Officials across Webb County are urging families to secure outdoor items, bring in pets, and stay off flooded roads as heavy rain approaches. Rio Bravo and El Cenizo officials have been preparing their cities for potential flash floods. “Right now, we will b...
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Webb County Commissioners approve over $180,000 for law enforcement equipment
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners have approved more than $180,000 to purchase upgraded equipment for local law enforcement agencies. The court authorized nearly $72,000 to equip the Webb County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office with 12 new tasers and training technolog...
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Webb County Commissioners fund phlebotomy training, clinic security guard
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Residents living in rural Webb County will soon have expanded healthcare services and increased facility security following decisions by county commissioners. The Webb County Commissioners Court approved $2,400 to train a clinic worker in phlebotomy. The tra...
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Laredo marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with push for early detection
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo health advocates and city leaders are urging residents to prioritize breast cancer screenings as October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Officials reported routine checkups dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a rise in local breast c...
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AEP Texas prepares for possible outages ahead of expected rainfall
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - AEP Texas is preparing for possible outages and other weather-related issues this week. The agency said its meteorology team is providing daily updates on expected rainfall to coordinate emergency response. While forecasts remain optimistic, AEP said it is d...