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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...
Water pressure issue affects east Laredo areas
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo announced on Friday, April 26 at 8:30 p.m. that they received multiple calls regarding little to no water pressure in the areas of Jacaman Road, Loop 20, and Lakeside. The water issue has affected several apartments in the area, as well as...
Motorcyclist hurt after hitting wall in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A motorcyclist was hospitalized in serious but stable condition Thursday evening, April 25, after crashing into a wall in Laredo. The incident happened around 7 p.m. at the 3100 block of Galveston Street, according to the Laredo Police Department. The Laredo Fire Department responded to the...
Laredo Police need help identifying men allegedly tied to theft
LAREDO, Tx (KGNS) - Authorities need your help identifying a couple of men believed to be tied to a theft case. According to Laredo Police, the incident was reported on March 24, 2024, at a daycare located at the 800 block of E Calton Road. The Laredo Police Department posted...
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.
Carrera: Rio South Texas region offers remarkable trade advantages
PHARR, Texas – Rick Carrera, economic development director for the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, recently gave an in-depth presentation about the Rio South Texas region to four visiting national site selectors. The event, held at the Forum by Regency in Pharr, was co-hosted by COSTEP and Pharr...
Schwebel: I thank God every day that I live and work in Laredo, Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – IBC Bank Executive Vice President Gerald ‘Gerry’ Schwebel says he thanks God every day that he lives and works in Texas, and specifically Laredo, Texas. Schwebel says the banking industry in Texas is solid, which gives him peace of mind. Schwebel was asked to...
Semi-trailer truck allegedly crashes into power lines in west Laredo, causes power issues
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A semi-trailer truck allegedly hits a power line, causing power issues for people in west Laredo. The incident happened at around 12:50 p.m. behind the 4800 block of San Bernardo. Video captured by a KGNS crew member shows a semi-trailer at the scene, a damaged powerline...
Car crash reported in central Laredo Thursday night
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Laredo Police are investigating a car crash that was reported in central Laredo Thursday night. On April 25, 2024, Laredo Police reported a crash near Springfield and Taylor Street at around 10:25 p.m. Police closed off Springfield Avenue heading southbound and Allende Street. No word on...
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.
Foodie Friday: Shrimp Fried Rice
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - In this week’s edition of Foodie Friday KGNS News Anchor Mindy Casso goes into the kitchen with culinary experts at Laredo College to whip up a very tasty Asian cuisine dish known as Shrimp Fried Rice. This shrimp fried rice recipe is an easy at-home...
LPD Auto Theft Task Force looking for help in identifying suspect
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A car theft case dating back to March leads to the Laredo Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force asking for the community’s help. The case occurred at the 200 block of San Agustin Ave. on March 31, 2024. The subject pictured is wanted for...
Man arrested for refusing to exit woman’s vehicle, punching officer in ensuing struggle
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A domestic disturbance ends with an arrest after a woman first reported a man wouldn’t get out of her car. Angel Cruz, 31, was arrested for an incident that transpired early Tuesday morning and faces charges of assault, resisting arrest, failing to identify, resisting transport, and interfering with public duties.
KGNS+ honors Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School Teacher Gladys Gonzalez
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A very special teacher at Cigarroa High School was the second recipient of April’s KGNS+ Teacher of the Month. Gladys Gonzalez is an English Language Arts and Reading teacher for 10th and 11th graders. She has been an educator for over a decade, and she...
Police investigate suspected overdose death in west Laredo
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Laredo Police are investigating the death of a woman who was having difficulties breathing in west Laredo over the weekend. The incident was reported at around noon Sunday, April 28, 2024, near the 1400 block of Juarez Avenue. Officers were called out to a possible overdose...
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