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Laredo comedian Vanessa Gonzalez lands Hulu stand-up special
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Vanessa Gonzalez is building her resume with one comedy special after another. She has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, Netflix, Jimmy Kimmel and George Lopez’s sitcom. Now her first hour-long special is set to premiere on Hulu. “This has been on my vision board and...
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7 artists to debut work at Casa Daphne exhibit kickoff
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Daphne Art Foundation will celebrate its 2026 artist-in-residence cohort with an exhibit featuring work from seven artists, including paintings, textiles, storytelling, animation and interdisciplinary media. Kassandra Romero and Konan Martinez discussed the program and the upcoming exhibit kickoff, which takes place Friday night, Sept. 18.
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4th annual Veggie Fiesta set for Saturday at Laredo outlet shops
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The fourth annual Veggie Fiesta will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, at the outlet shops at Laredo, according to Anahi Rocha and Rosa McCabe-Garcia with Laredo Main Street. The event is described as a healthy food and lifestyle event for the whole family. Organizers said the...
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Pets Alive Laredo launches 2-week pet food drive
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Pets Alive Laredo is kicking off a two-week food drive ahead of Pet Hunger Awareness Day. The nonprofit will accept donations of dog and cat food, including dry and canned food, from Sept. 18 through Sept. 30. Donations will support low-income seniors and families through a...
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Nuevo Laredo celebrates Mexican Independence Day with ‘El Grito’
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A celebration took over Nuevo Laredo on Sept. 15 in honor of Mexican Independence Day. The traditional “El Grito” ceremony rang in the festivities. Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino joined Nuevo Laredo Mayor Carmen Lilia Cantu-Rosas as she hosted the tradition. Local residents joined...
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Laredo Runway Run Returns for Sixth Year at International Airport
LAREDO, Texas — Registration for the City of Laredo’s sixth annual Runway Run 5K and 1-Mile Walk remains open. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Laredo International Airport. The City of Laredo and its Parks & Recreation Department invite the community to participate in...
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Laredo Parks and Recreation to host adults-only adaptive pool party
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Parks and Recreation is hosting an adaptive/inclusive pool party for adults 18 and older. The free event takes place this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Laredo College’s main campus pool. The pool party is designed for persons with disabilities or special needs,...
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Laredo native wins Emmy for ‘Spider-Noir’
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo native has won an Emmy for the limited Prime Video series “Spider-Noir.”. Jorge Macias, 31, grew up in South Laredo and Rio Bravo. Movies including “Toy Story,” “Jurassic Park,” and the 1998 “Godzilla” introduced him to film. He spent his free time watching movies and playing with toys to bring his own stories to life.
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Laredo City Council votes to strengthen animal ordinance
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo City Council members voted Tuesday, September 8, to direct city staff to amend the city’s animal ordinance. The vote follows a case in which police arrested a woman after a dumped dog was found severely restrained, with a rag tied over its head. The...
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Rec center offers new water aerobics class for adults and seniors with disabilities
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Haynes Recreation Center has started a new adaptive aquatics class for adults and seniors with disabilities called Making Waves. The class began last month and takes place the first and third Wednesday of the month, according to Jennie Sanchez with the Parks and Recreation Department. The...