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Texas Department of Public Safety stops human smuggling attempt in Rio Bravo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A human smuggling attempt is stopped after DPS catches people passing through a private property in south Webb County. The arrest was made shortly before noon on Wednesday in Rio Bravo by Espejo Molina Road near a hardware store. Our cameras caught the moment when state...
Webb County Heritage Foundation celebrating Laredo’s 269th birthday with downtown mega-bash
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo is turning 269 years old, and the Webb County Heritage Foundation is throwing a party to honor the city. Andrea Ordoñez, with the Webb County Heritage Foundation, shared details of the party honoring Laredo’s anniversary as a city, settlement, and, for hundreds of thousands of people, a home.
‘Families for Autism Support and Awareness’ founder honored for impact on Webb County
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - As April draws to a close, KGNS+ takes a moment to honor Veronica Orduño, the founder and president of Families for Autism Support and Awareness, for her remarkable dedication to the autism community in Webb County. In the late 1990s, Orduño noticed a significant...
Webb County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in fatal crash indicted for intoxication manslaughter
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A member of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office who was involved in a fatal vehicle crash back in February is indicted for intoxication manslaughter. The Webb County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement saying that Deputy Peter Lozano III was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an open criminal investigation being conducted by the Laredo Police Department.
Faith-based center offers help for drug addiction in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With drug addiction on the rise in Laredo and Webb County, particularly with the prevalence of substances like fentanyl, friends and family members may find themselves seeking options to assist their loved ones battling substance abuse. One resource available to the community is the Grace Center...
Operation Lone Star officers apprehend more human smugglers
(The Center Square) – Texas Department of Public Safety officers working in Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star, continue to apprehend human smugglers at the border. Smugglers are being apprehended multiple ways, by DPS brush teams and by troopers performing traffic stops and vehicle inspections. Nearly all offenders are military aged men […]
Laredo families gather for candlelight vigil in honor of crime victims
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Families of homicide victims gathered to pay tribute to their lost loved ones at Lake Casa Blanca on Thursday night, April 25. With candles flickering and a rosary made of colorful balloons, they honored the memory of those whose lives were taken prematurely. In observance of...
Millions invested in Laredo’s Zacate Creek makeover
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A creek near Las Palmas Park and the El Azteca neighborhood is set to get a makeover with millions of dollars in funding. The money will be used to create the Zacate Creek Green District Corridor, which will include new trails for walking and biking, better parking, and a visitor center with bathrooms and places to rent bikes and kayaks.
‘How can you help?’: Webb County recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - How can you help?. That was the theme for the local recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week—a reminder of what we owe to each other as community members. According to the FBI’s crime data explorer, in 2022 there were over 100,000 violent crime...
Collaboration results in 50 laptops donated to high school students to help bridge digital divide
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A group of lucky and hardworking students received laptops this morning as part of an event commemorating a greater initiative—increasing access to not only the internet, but to opportunities. “I feel very grateful. I think it’s a nice accomplishment after everything, all the years in...
Energy experts say nearshoring in Mexico is good for Texas
LAREDO, Texas – Energy experts say the nearshoring boom happening in Mexico right now is going to good for the Texas economy, particularly along the border. According to Forbes, nearshoring is the inverse of offshoring. A strategic business practice, nearshoring involves outsourcing tasks to a neighboring country, such as Mexico, rather than distant offshore locations, such as China.
Panelists discuss state’s oil and gas industry impact on area during South Texas Energy Impact: Laredo Conference
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - On Thursday, a roundtable discussion highlighted the state’s oil and natural gas industry’s impact on south Texas, including Laredo and Webb County. The South Texas Energy Impact: Laredo Conference brought scholars, industry experts, and community leaders together for a few hours at TAMIU. Among...
Freedom Ranch Laredo aims to provide safe space for rescued animals
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A local group is on a mission to reduce the stray animal population in Laredo and Webb County and they are asking for the community’s support. The Freedom Ranch Laredo, is a non-profit animal rescue group that is run by Bernadette Mays and Raymundo Garcia.
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