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TAMIU awarded $491,320 for SANE nurse training

Federal funding will help TAMIU grow its forensic nursing program and reduce the need for survivors to travel outside Laredo for care.

Laredo, TX · 09-26

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At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut

Flock license plate reader and camera with solar panel against a blue sky, Pleasant Hill, California, April 16, 2026. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) This article originally appeared on The Texas Tribune. Laredo, cut off from state funding for its Flock cameras, will ask voters for advice on whether to...

Texas · 09-28

Laredo Morning Times

District VI could gain community center at former school

Laredo officials will explore repurposing the former Matias De Llano Elementary School for recreation and community services in District VI.

Laredo, TX · 09-25

kgns.tv

Webb County commissioners to consider rural healthcare access, constable gear and arena zone

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners are scheduled to meet Monday, Sept. 28, to discuss agenda items addressing healthcare access, law enforcement equipment, and regional economic development. The court will consider approving a tuition reimbursement agreement for a Webb County Public Health employee to complete a certified phlebotomy technician...

Webb County, TX · 09-27

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City of Laredo to launch water outage notification system

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is developing a new utility notification system that will send water outage alerts by text message and email. Ignacio Juarez said unexpected water outages are a familiar frustration. “Oh, yes, obviously. I think we’ve all been in those situations when you wake...

Laredo, TX · 09-25

kgns.tv

COVID-19 cases rising in Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - COVID-19 cases are rising in Laredo, according to public health officials. City officials said the increase is typical for late summer and early fall, when COVID-19 tends to circulate more. Wastewater surveillance tracks trends. While COVID-19 is no longer a reportable infectious disease under Texas Department...

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UISD says LBJ drawing that sparked social media concern showed no weapon

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD officials are reassuring parents after a student’s drawing posted on social media sparked concern and rumors of a weapon at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. District officials say parents at LBJ received an email this week addressing claims of a possible student-related incident.

Laredo, TX · 09-25

KSAT 12

At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut

Laredo, cut off from state funding for its Flock cameras, will ask voters for advice on whether to devote $1 million a year to keep 165 of the surveillance devices operating in city limits. The Laredo City Council voted 7-2 Monday night to set a nonbinding referendum for May —...

Texas · 09-24

Laredo Morning Times

500 delayed voter records arrive in Webb County amid statewide DPS issue

Webb County received about 500 delayed voter-registration applications and updates from DPS, some dating to October 2025, amid a statewide issue.

Webb County, TX · 09-25

Laredo Morning Times

City to consult outside counsel on potential Charter violations

Laredo will host a special meeting next week to consult with outside legal counsel and hold discussions involving the City Charter.

Laredo Morning Times

LPD announces 2026 Mardi Gras-themed National Night Out with parade, fireworks

LPD announced its annual National Night Out at Sames Auto Arena, featuring a Mardi Gras theme, parade, live music, a rib-eating contest and fireworks show.

riosouthtexasregion.com

A $45 Million Expansion Is Coming to UT’s Education and Research Center in Laredo

The University of Texas Education and Research Center at Laredo is planning a $45 million expansion, adding new spaces for learning and research to South Texas. The project represents a significant addition to Rio South Texas Region´s educational infrastructure. It also highlights the important connection between higher education and the region’s continued efforts to develop talent, attract investment and strengthen its economy.

Laredo Morning Times

Cigarroa faces tough road test at Mission Veterans Memoria

Cigarroa opens district play with a tough road matchup against Mission Veterans Memorial as the Toros look to build on their early-season growth.

kgns.tv

Shortage of specialists persists as Webb County cervical cancer rate remains high

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County has Texas’ highest cervical cancer rate, according to a 2023 state health report. Three years later, health care resources remain limited for cancer patients in Laredo, including those battling gynecological cancers. OB-GYN Dr. Liz Millan said she diagnoses one to three patients a...

Webb County, TX · 09-22

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Laredo approves 5-year police contract with pay raises to boost retention

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council approved a five-year contract to address a staffing shortage within the police department. The department is short nearly 80 officers, with 498 of its 575 authorized positions currently filled. City leaders said raising base pay is intended to curb burnout and prevent turnover to competing agencies.

Laredo Morning Times

Three west Laredo streets to see paving work through October

Residents and commuters should expect traffic disruptions as paving work continues on three west Laredo streets near Leyendecker Elementary through early October. Here's what motorists should expect.

kgns.tv

Webb County Tax Assessor’s office works through ticket-matching backlog

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County’s Scofflaw Program has blocked vehicle registration renewals for drivers with unpaid fines since June, but an overwhelming backlog forces staff to match tickets to accounts in real time. The Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office has manually linked only about 5,000 accounts out of...

Webb County, TX · 09-24

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City to discuss future of Matias de Llano Elementary with school district

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council has directed staff to begin formal talks with United ISD about the vacant Matias de Llano Elementary School. The direction follows a proposal from District 6 Councilmember Dr. Tyler King to give the former school a new purpose, first reported on Monday, Sept. 21.

Laredo, TX · 09-22

kgns.tv

Laredo women’s running club builds community one mile at a time

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Before the city wakes up, a group of women has already logged its first miles of the day. Every Wednesday at 5:15 a.m., they gather at Krueger Field Park for the Run Mama Run Club. Karla Villarreal founded the club in May 2026 to create a...

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Laredo leaders consider moving up water recycling projects to combat drought

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Severe drought is prompting Laredo leaders to look into speeding up water reclamation strategies nearly a decade ahead of schedule. Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino presented the proposal to the Laredo City Council on Monday, Sept. 21, urging officials to advance water recycling measures originally planned for 2033.