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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...
Car crashes into metal house gate in east Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A car slammed into the gate of a residence in the Las Misiones Subdivision in east Laredo on Tuesday, April 30. It happened just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Las Misiones Boulevard and Leopoldo Drive. Witnesses described hearing a loud bang as the car...
Woman arrested for allegedly leaving four children home alone
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A woman is arrested after leaving four kids home alone for more than 24 hours. Laredo Police received a call on Sunday, April 28, at around 9:30 p.m. regarding a group of children that were home alone at a home near the 1400 block of E. Reynolds Street.
Elderly woman allegedly hit by truck, Laredo Police say
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Police Department officials reported a crash involving a pedestrian near the 1700 block of Arkansas Avenue on Tuesday, April 30, shortly after 8 p.m. According to initial reports, the incident happened when an elderly woman was allegedly struck beneath a truck. Details regarding the extent...
Police investigating fentanyl poisoning death in north Laredo
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Another life is lost due to a suspected drug overdose and Laredo Police say the latest case is linked to fentanyl poisoning. On Monday first responders were called out to the 1400 block of Evergreen Drive at around 1:30 p.m. for a 31-year-old man who was unresponsive.
Hot Humid Weather, Quite Hot Next Week
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -Waves in the upper level wind flow may trigger slight chance of scattered showers and thundershowers Wednesday or Wednesday night and on Friday. A strong indication of a more pronounced desert influence beginning Monday with several days of 100F plus heat. For more headlines. click here.
Laredoan among those arrested in pro-Palestinian protests in New York
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As pro-Palestine protests continue to ensue on college campuses across the country, a Laredo native shares his experience participating in several New York protests. Alec Martinez is a graduate of Cornell and Harvard University, the latter of whose students are making headlines after creating encampments in...
Laredo fights hunger with food distribution program
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo has taken a stand against hunger as the city, in partnership with the Laredo Regional Food Bank, initiated a program to distribute essential food packages to families facing hardships. On Wednesday, May 1, a ceremony marked the start of the Food Pantries at the Recreation...
Texas A&M in talks with Starr County about how to provide transportation for students
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – Texas A&M University is in talks with Starr County about how to provide students with transportation to and from its higher education center in McAllen. The talks started at a Starr County Industrial Foundation event held at South Texas College’s campus in Rio Grande...
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.
Man arrested for pulling knife on H-E-B store manager, Laredo Police say
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A man is facing charges after he allegedly pulled out a knife on a grocery store employee. Laredo Police arrested Eduardo Hendrix Castillo, 58 and charged him with aggravated assault and criminal trespassing. The incident was reported on Sunday, April 28 at around 8 a.m. at...
Police arrest man accused of robbing and stealing $20K from Laredo bank
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Laredo Police continue to investigate a bank robbery that took place in north Laredo Saturday morning. Arturo Limon II, 42, was arrested and charged with robbery. The incident happened on April 27, 2024, at around 9:20 a.m. at the Falcon Bank off of Monarch Drive and...
Bulldogs, Buckaroos to face in Class 2A bi-district round
The Three Rivers Bulldogs and Freer Buckaroos will meet in a best-of-three Class 2A bi-district playoff series on Thursday and Saturday. Game 1 will be Thursday at 7 p.m. in Three Rivers. Game 2 will be played Saturday at 1 p.m. in Freer. Game 3, if necessary, will follow 30 minutes after Game 1.
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