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Republicans shift messaging amid midterm realities
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As the reality of the midterm elections set in, some Republicans on Capitol Hill have shifted their messaging away from President Donald Trump. Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) released an ad in both Spanish and English on Sept. 17 directly opposing parts of Trump...
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Ex-’American Idol’ contestant standing trial for murder allegedly told lover about killing his wife
TIPP CITY, Ohio (Gray News) - Testimony continued this week in the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn. Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, earlier this year and staging the crime scene as a burglary to mislead investigators. The 40-year-...
safety
Laredo man arrested on child endangerment charge after cocaine seizure
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Webb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit seized approximately 1.81 pounds of cocaine and $40,384 while executing a search warrant at a home in the 2800 block of Caoba Street, according to the sheriff’s office. The operation, conducted with assistance ...
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La Posada, Catholic Charities partner for toy drive
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - La Posada Hotel and Catholic Charities of Laredo are teaming up for a toy drive to bring toys to children in the community. The drive runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Donors can drop off new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations at the hotel’s front desk. O...
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Ellie-Vated Conversations: State Fair of Texas with Taylor Pulfer
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - All the way up in Dallas, the State Fair of Texas is ready to welcome thousands of people for almost a month. Taylor Pulfer is the media relations manager for the State Fair of Texas and gave the inside scoop of what is expected at the fair. Big Tex will be ...
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DPS warns Laredo parents of teen recruitment in human smuggling
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning families to keep teenagers away from human smuggling operations, which can lead to felony charges. Investigators say they are seeing more teens recruited across the state. Within the past two weeks, two 17-yea...
schools
UISD says LBJ drawing that sparked social media concern showed no weapon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD officials are reassuring parents after a student’s drawing posted on social media sparked concern and rumors of a weapon at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. District officials say parents at LBJ received an email this week addressing claims of a pos...
schools
Fraternity on suspension after being accused of forcing members to swallow live goldfish
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - A University of Arizona fraternity is under investigation for violating the student code of conduct. University officials said Sigma Tau Gamma has been placed on activities suspension after being accused of forcing members to drink large amounts...
safety
Nurse fired after NICU baby found with broken bones, bruises
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Gray News) - A nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit was arrested after a 4-month-old baby in his care was found to have multiple broken bones and bruises across her body. Authorities said the baby was born at 23 weeks in November and had been living at Hel...
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Laredo ISD board approves $2M early retirement incentive for veteran staff
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a $2 million retirement incentive program Thursday, Sept. 17, offering bonus pay for veteran employees. The program is open to full-time staff members with at least 20 cumulative years of serv...
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Laredo ISD board approves $2M early notification incentive for veteran staff
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a $2 million early notification incentive program Thursday, Sept. 17, offering bonus pay for veteran employees. The program is open to full-time staff members with at least 20 cumulative years...