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H-E-B, Sprouts and Barnes & Noble fuel a wave of South Texas openings
Business is booming across South Texas.
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EXTENDED VERSION: UISD borrows $30M amid financial crisis driven by declining enrollment
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United ISD is preparing to borrow $30 million to maintain cash flow as declining enrollment reduces state funding and expenses remain high. The district’s board of trustees is scheduled to consider the proposed loan Wednesday, Aug. 12. Superintendent Dr. Gerardo Cruz, who has led the...
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Workforce Solutions hosting job fair Tuesday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Workforce Solutions is hosting a job fair Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its South Texas location on Jacaman Road. Recruiters will be seeking candidates for positions in customer service, warehousing, office entry-level and housekeeping. The event is being held at South...
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UISD board reviews properties for potential sale as $30M loan vote nears
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District is considering selling several of its properties as the district works to address a budget shortfall. During a special board meeting on Aug. 5, Superintendent Gerardo Cruz told trustees the district has already ordered appraisals on several properties it may sell, including the old Salinas property, the Prada property and the family engagement center on South Laredo.
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Laredo Main Street farmer’s market adds back-to-school theme, teacher giveaway
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Main Street is putting a back-to-school spin on its monthly farmer’s market, set for Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Outlet Shops of Laredo. The market takes place the third Saturday of every month. This month’s event will feature the...
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Laredo teachers union warns of UISD financial crisis as district eyes $30M loan
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s teachers union is raising concerns over United ISD’s financial situation, warning the crisis could affect every student, educator and taxpayer in the district. UISD says it is facing significant financial challenges driven by stagnant state funding, rising costs, and declining enrollment. The district...
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Laredo utilities department says pressure improving as crews address weeks-long water problem
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Residents in the Winfield, Shiloh, and Alexander neighborhoods have struggled for weeks with low water pressure, some reporting little more than a drip from their taps. During a city council meeting on Monday, August 3, utility leaders attributed the problem to two causes: a broken 24-inch...
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Power outage leaves hundreds without electricity in north Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A power outage on Monday, Aug. 3, left hundreds of utility customers without electricity in the Winfield and Plantation neighborhoods of north Laredo. Danny Trevino, a spokesperson for AEP Texas, said about 800 customers were affected by the outage. AEP’s outage map showed outages beginning around 6:14 p.m.
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Workforce Solutions of South Texas hosting job fair Wednesday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Workforce Solutions of South Texas is hosting a job fair Wednesday, August 5, at 1406 Jacaman Road, Suite A, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature employers from a range of industries, including health care, law enforcement and entry-level positions. Job seekers who...
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Saia eyes additional capex, market upcycle as path to 80 OR
Saia executives said July 30 the LTL carrier can achieve an operating ratio below 80 and reported a second-quarter 2026 OR of 86.9. The company said a $1 billion terminal expansion since 2022 helped drive record Q2 revenue of $956.5 million and a 32.1% profit increase. Saia is considering additional...
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Aurora expands driverless trucking with Charger Logistics to support refrigerated freight
Aurora Innovation said Charger Logistics will begin using the Aurora Driver on the company's second-generation driverless trucks for freight operations. The company, which develops self-driving freight technology, will support driverless hauls for Charger Logistics between Dallas and Laredo to help add capacity and improve asset utilization across the carrier's network.
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Data center water use prompts Laredo council to pursue new industry regulations
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo City Council addressed concerns Monday, Aug. 3, about data centers and their water consumption, hearing from community members before moving toward new regulations on industries that use large amounts of limited public resources. Community members shared their opinions, and a presentation was made to...