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United Middle School teacher honored for KGNS Teacher of the Month
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Creative writing students at United Middle School have come together to nominate their beloved teacher, Maria Ramirez, affectionately known as Mrs. Ram, for the KGNS Teacher of the Month award. Mrs. Ram received multiple nominations from her students, who love how she teaches their 7th-grade creative...
UISD thanks officers and security personnel for National Police Week
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As National Police Week unfolds, the United Independent School District (UISD) is taking time to recognize and appreciate the dedication of its 250 officers, security personnel, and K-9 units. Throughout the week, UISD has been doing a series of heartfelt gestures to express gratitude for the...
Debris on the roadway prompts temporary road closure on Loop 20
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - Debris on the roadway prompts a temporary road closure in central Laredo. The incident was reported on Loop 20 near Clark Boulevard on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, just before the noon hour. According to Laredo Police, debris on the roadway has prompted a temporary road closure...
UISD announces early release for Juarez Lincoln Elementary & STEP Academy
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Due to power issues around Juarez Lincoln Elementary and the STEP Academy, United ISD announced they would be releasing students at Juarez Lincoln Elementary and the STEP Academy at 3 p.m. on Friday. Buses will be sent to both campuses to take students home, for those...
UISD to install vape detectors at four schools
LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - According to UISD, last year, the school district received reports of about 294 cases of student vaping and this year they have already seen over 500 cases. In an effort to crackdown on the use of vape pens and e-cigarettes, UISD is implementing a new pilot...
Traffic jam near downtown Laredo on I-35
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department noted a big traffic backup on southbound I-35, close to downtown Laredo, on Wednesday, May 15, just after 7:30 p.m. Drivers heading into Mexico faced long delays, with traffic backed up to Gonzalez Street on I-35. Police officers are currently on-site to keep an eye on traffic.
Border Patrol serial killer
EL PASO, Texas — An appeals court in Texas upheld the trial court’s decision to admit a confession and evidence obtained in a warrantless search during the trial of a former Border Patrol agent accused of murdering four women, all sex workers. He “voluntarily waived his right to remain silent” when he told investigators that “he was ‘clean[ing] up the streets’ of Laredo,” and authorities had probable cause to search his vehicle when they saw a purse belonging to a woman who escaped from him “in plain view” on his truck’s floorboard.
Laredo hospital hosts Stroke Awareness Fair for community
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Doctors Hospital of Laredo hosted a special event on Thursday, May 16, the Stroke Awareness Fair, to help people in the community learn about strokes and how to prevent them. At the fair, residents could get important health checks like blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels,...
Man arrested for allegedly threatening woman with gun and leading Laredo Police on a chase
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening a woman with a handgun and leading police on a chase. Laredo Police arrested Juan Diego Robles Rubio, 36, and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest, tampering with evidence, and resisting arrest.
Update: Northbound lane of I-35 reopens for travel following brief closure
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Update: The northbound lane of I-35 is reopen to the traveling public following a roughly hour-long closure. On Monday morning at around 10 a.m. Laredo Police reported a two-vehicle crash on the northbound lane of I-35 near the exit 4 ramp, which prompted officials to close the road for a brief period of time.
Local businessman responds to NBC News article relating to his ties with Border Patrol officials
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - A businessman denies the claims made in a recent NBC news article relating to his ties with top Border Patrol officials who are currently under investigation. On May 17th, NBC News sources claimed Eduardo Garza, the owner of UniTrade, published an article stating Garza hosted border...
Laredo Police searching for man wanted for stalking burglary and criminal mischief
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - Authorities need your help locating a man wanted for several charges including burglary, criminal mischief, assault, and terroristic threats. Laredo Police need your help searching for Brando Mireles, age 39 who was last seen driving a 2016 blue Ford Fiesta. If you have any information on...
Talise, a new self-sufficient town, begins development
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Talise, a visionary project aimed at creating a self-sufficient community, broke ground Wednesday morning, May 15, with a ceremony signaling a new era of development. Located 18 miles north of Laredo in central Webb County, Talise is prepared to become a thriving hub for residential communities, commercial ventures, and extensive development.
Texas Woman Sentenced for Posing as Licensed Nurse in Laredo, Ordered to Pay Over $50K
A Texas woman's years-long charade as a licensed nurse came to an ignominious end this week, as she was sentenced to 18 months behind bars. Nora Nely Avila, 36, will also endure a three-year supervised release following her incarceration, a federal judge declared. Avila, who managed to convincingly falsely pose...
Early voting underway for runoff elections
WEBB COUNTY (KGNS) - Early voting is officially underway for the runoff elections. Starting on Monday, May 20, registered voters can cast their vote from 8 a.m. all the way until 8 p.m. Webb County voters will see several races on the ballot including the race for the sheriff’s office....
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