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Falfurrias is back in the regional finals, here's how they did it Saturday
Falfurrias baseball has relied heavily on timely hitting, good pitching and fundamentally-sound baseball during its memorable playoff run in 2024. Those same qualities were on full display Saturday afternoon after the Jerseys erupted for five runs in the first inning and limited damage late to secure a 9-4 win against Vanderbilt Industrial in a one-game regional semifinal playoff at the Cabaniss Baseball Field. ...
Decomposed body found in La Grulla, authorities say
STARR COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An investigation is underway after a decomposed body was found in La Grulla. According to the Starr County Sheriff’s Office, the body was found by U.S. Border Patrol agents in the area of Private Lazaro Solis Street. The male body was found in an “advanced state of decomposition,” the sheriff’s […]
American Legion Post 59 honors Memorial Day with special events
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - American Legion Post 59 is getting ready to honor Memorial Day with events that pay tribute to fallen heroes. Retired U.S. Marine Sergeant Major Henry Hernandez will come from San Antonio on Sunday, May 26, to share a touching story about Father Vincent Capodanno, a Catholic priest and Navy officer who died helping wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War.
City of Laredo and Webb County offices to be closed for Memorial Day
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, both City of Laredo and Webb County offices will be closed on Monday. Both the City of Laredo and Webb County Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27. All services will resume to normal schedules on Tuesday,...
City of Laredo opens recreation centers as temporary cooling centers
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - With temperatures expected to exceed the triple digits with heat index values as high as 117, the City of Laredo is urging community members to keep themselves and their family members safe. Last summer, the Laredo Fire Department was called out to roughly 70 heat-related incidents...
Laredo ISD announces summer meals program
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - While school is out for the summer, the efforts to make sure that every child is well fed continues to go strong. As students prepare for their summer vacation, Laredo ISD will be providing healthy meals to students and families in need. LISD will start serving...
Driver and several undocumented migrants in custody following chase in north Laredo, DPS says
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A driver and several undocumented individuals are in custody following a car chase in north Laredo. The incident was reported on Wednesday, May 22 just before 4 p.m. after a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper noticed several individuals get into a Hyundai vehicle near Father McNaboe Park.
City of Laredo Health Dept. to hold ‘Biciclova’ event
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - The Laredo Health Department is inviting the community to pedal their way downtown for a fun-filled event. On Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Laredo Public Health is hosting its second annual “Biciclovia” event. The event is meant to encourage families...
DEA Task Force cracks down on fentanyl dealers in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The DEA Overdose Task Force, formed in 2023 due to a rise in overdose deaths, has been cracking down on drug sales in Laredo. The task force, made up of six agencies, has put in over 12,000 hours to combat the issue. Recent operations shed light...
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