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Laredo animal shelter overwhelmed by strays amid budget challenges
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services is taking in roughly 7,000 animals a year — about 2,000 more than Corpus Christi, despite having a smaller population — and is operating with half the staff national guidelines recommend. Funding falls short for key programs. The city’s Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return...
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LISD offers free breakfast, lunch and snacks to all students
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As part of the back-to-school focus here in town, we are diving into the food local students eat. For Laredo Independent School District (LISD), that means providing breakfast, lunch and a snack every school day. LISD Director of Child Nutrition Program Roberto Cuellar Jr. joined us...
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Perez Hilton TikTok incident prompts mental health warning for Laredo parents
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mental health experts in Laredo are urging parents and educators to speak with children after a self-harm incident involving celebrity blogger Perez Hilton played out live on TikTok Tuesday, August 4. The timing adds urgency to the message. Back-to-school season already brings anxiety for many students,...
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Texas tax-free weekend offers back-to-school savings
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas’ annual tax-free weekend begins Friday, Aug. 7, and runs through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9, giving back-to-school shoppers a window to save on qualifying purchases. The Texas Comptroller says the exemption applies to most clothing, shoes, school supplies and backpacks priced at less than $100....
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HOLA! Laredo Adventures, Fashion For a Cause, & South Texas Favorites
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - This episode of HOLA! brings viewers along for the perfect summer-inspired adventure filled with travel, community events, food, sports, and exciting experiences across South Texas. Hosts Marcela Delgado and Leann Bernal kick things off enjoying the energy of a Tecos baseball game, showcasing the excitement, community spirit, and fun atmosphere that makes summer nights in Laredo so special.
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August’s Caminarte features local handmade items and four major art exhibits
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Historic downtown Laredo will come alive this Friday as Caminarte returns to open the district’s vibrant streets to the public. The Laredo Cultural District is encouraging residents and visitors who have not yet experienced the monthly art to check out this week’s festivities. Jorge...
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McAllen Pet Clinic Stops Laredo Visits After Three Years of Service
A McAllen-based veterinary prevention clinic has ended its trips to Laredo, reducing the number of affordable spay and neuter options available to local pet owners. TX Wellness Spay & Neuter announced on July 30, 2026 that it would no longer provide services in the city, citing only that the decision came after extensive deliberation.
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Laredo Public Libraries hosting free magic and balloon shows
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Libraries are hosting a series of free, family-friendly performances as part of this year’s summer programming. Rob Holladay, known as the “Magical Balloon Guy,” will perform at library locations across the city Thursday and Friday. The interactive show includes magic...
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Mall del Norte in Laredo, TX: The 1970s Mall That Kept Getting Bigger While the Rest Emptied Out
Mall del Norte is the enclosed shopping mall at 5300 San Dario Avenue in Laredo, Texas, a mile east of the Rio Grande and right off Interstate 35. If you shopped there before 1996, you knew it by different signs. Hachar's on two levels. Richter's at the small end. Joe Brand somewhere in the middle, where it stayed for 40 years.