LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A free youth pilot program that launched in April drew more than 1,000 applications — far exceeding the 50 organizers expected — and may soon receive millions in federal dollars to expand into local high schools. Victor Trevino, the program’s director and a pilot himself, sa...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will operate on a delayed start Friday, Oct. 2, with classes resuming and offices opening at 10 a.m., according to the university . The university said class time blocks starting at 8:30 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. will be c...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A 17-year-old faces human smuggling and drug charges after a hit-and-run crash involving a red van led officers to three migrants, according to the Laredo Police Department. The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. on Sept. 26 near the intersection of U.S. 83 and...
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(Gray News) - Walmart is recalling nearly 4.5 million grill brushes because small metal wire bristles can detach, stick to grills or food, and cause severe internal injuries requiring surgery if swallowed. The recall covers approximately 4,477,655 Expert Grill metal wire bristle ...
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(Gray News) - Automatic payments as part of an expanded federal settlement over billing and cancellation practices involving Amazon have reportedly started going out. Last month, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Amazon was accelerating and widening consumer refund payo...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A buoy marker has come loose from the river after a slight rise in water levels following early-morning rainfall, according to Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño. City officials said they do not expect a significant rise in river levels, estimating the river could rea...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Some Webb County government offices will operate on an adjusted schedule Friday, Oct. 2, due to the threat of inclement weather, county officials announced. Residents planning to conduct business at county offices on Friday are urged to call the relevant dep...
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Christa Pike remains alive after officials attempted to execute her by lethal injection, with witnesses describing “haunting” moments during the failed attempt. The state tried to execute her by lethal injection on Wednesday, but neither the ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A major fire broke out early Thursday morning, Oct. 1, at a factory in Nuevo Laredo’s industrial park. The fire started in the magnesium storage area of a company located in the industrial park. Nearby residents reported heavy smoke. Firefighters and emergen...
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) — Rapper Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts, is facing charges for an alleged domestic violence issue in August. But the judge Ross appeared in front of Thursday did not know who he was. Brad Horenstein, Ross’ lawyer, wanted his client’s release...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Diocese of Laredo will host its 26th annual Red Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 6, bringing together legal professionals and judges from seven counties. The Mass will begin at 6 p.m. at San Agustin Cathedral. The Red Mass is an annual Catholic Mass where lawyers, ...
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ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — Fifteen 18-wheelers were involved in a 50-car pileup in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, on Thursday morning. The pileup happened on I-95, causing all lanes to be blocked from mile markers 97.5 to 102. About 11 people were injured an...
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(Gray News) - New England Patriots tight end Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna Raridon, announced the death of their newborn son. “Our angel, Peter James Raridon, was born on September 11,” the couple announced on Instagram . In the announcement, the couple said that they learned du...
