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Trailer breakdown causes traffic gridlock
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A trailer breakdown has resulted in significant traffic delays stretching from Highway 359 to Zapata Highway on Monday, June 10 around 6 p.m. No further details are available at this time. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes until the issue is resolved. For more headlines....
UISD approves pay raises for employees
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - UISD teachers and staff will have a pay increase to look forward to this coming fall. UISD Board Trustees approved the increase during a special meeting this past Thursday. According to the district, a one-time salary increase of $1,500 was approved for all classroom teachers for...
City of Laredo Parks & Rec Dept. hosting MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo’s Parks and Recs Department will host Major League Baseball’s Pitch, Hit and Run competition. This event is for children to play in respective softball and baseball competitions with the opportunity to make the National Finals at the MLB World Series.
25th Annual Fishing Derby draws crowd to Lake Casa Blanca
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Lake Casa Blanca saw a big turnout Saturday morning, June 8, for its 25th Annual Fishing Derby. People of all ages flocked to the event to enjoy a morning of fishing fun. The derby, open to boys and girls ages 6 to 15, offered a free fishing tournament and free entry to Lake Casa Blanca.
LACS announces temporary closure due to power outage
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) is temporarily closed due to a power outage, according to the their Facebook page. In a statement, the organization says they apologize for any inconvenience the outage may have caused and will return to normal operating hours as soon as possible.
Laredo spreads awareness on 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo community is facing a troubling increase in suicides, with 27 deaths reported so far this year—17 more than last year. To prevent further tragedies, local organizations are joining forces to promote a vital resource: the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The 988 hotline...
Laredo City Council to review Stage 4 in water conservation plan
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - City council met Monday evening and agreed to review Stage 4 of the Water Conservation Drought Contingency Plan, as Laredoans continue to abide the regulations in Stage 3. Under Stage 3, water customers can only water yards once a week before 8 a.m. and after 8...
Press Conference at Laredo International Airport reveals Los Angeles Trip contest raffle winners
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A group of lucky Laredoans received a free round trip to Los Angeles, California. In an effort to celebrate the new direct flight from the Gateway City to Los Angeles, the City of Laredo gave away a round trip to the star-studded city. Shortly after 10...
Canturosas Villarreal re-elected Mayor of Nuevo Laredo
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (KGNS) - After a recount, Nuevo Laredo has re-elected Carmen Lilia Canturosas Villarreal as mayor. The Tamaulipas Electoral Institute reports the current mayor got 50.26% of the vote, just ahead of her closest rival, Yahleel Abdala Carmona, who received 47.78%. The recount was done because initial reports...
2021 Murder case heading to trial on Monday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man accused of killing his father and brother in 2021 is getting his day in court. Gilbert Jerry Mendez was arrested and accused of the shooting that killed his father, 62-year-old Samuel Mendez Sr. and his brother 37-year-old Samuel Mendez Jr. The case unfolded after...
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