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Laredo Little Theater seeks 4 actors to play 22 roles in holiday comedy
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Little Theater is holding auditions for its holiday production of “A Tuna Christmas,” a comedy that requires four actors to portray 22 characters. Directors Victor Bernal and Nina Vela-Cuellar said they are looking for four people with strong acting experience to take...
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Max A Mandel Municipal Golf Course named best In Texas under $75
Laredo, Texas. (September 28, 2026) – Max A Mandel Municipal Golf Course in Laredo has been recognized as “The Best Golf Course Under $75 In Texas” by MyGolfSpy, a leading authority in golf equipment testing and reviews. MyGolfSpy Senior Editor Sean Fairholm stated, "A regulation-length course must...
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Latin jazz concert set for Casa Ortiz garden
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Latin jazz concert is scheduled for Saturday evening, Sept. 26, in the garden of Casa Ortiz, according to Jorge Santana of the Laredo Cultural District. Casa Ortiz is a 200-year-old home. Santana said the Laredo Cultural District worked with LULAC No. 7 to organize the...
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Santa Margarita de Escocia to host fall Jamaica celebration Sunday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Santa Margarita de Escocia Catholic Church is holding its annual Jamaica celebration in South Laredo, according to Father Jerry Gutierrez. The one-day event, taking place Sunday, Sept. 20, will feature traditional food, live music and lotería. Gutierrez said the event will start earlier this year...
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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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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 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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9/11 ceremony at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony happened at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge as U.S. Customs and Border Protection honors the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the 25th anniversary. Expect significant morning traffic impacts: all northbound and southbound vehicular and commercial bus traffic will be...
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Laredo’s Fiestas Patrias returns for fifth year
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Fiestas Patrias, a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, in Laredo. The event includes music, dancing, food and family activities. Sandra Rocha-Taylor and Gabriela Mendoza-Garcia discussed details of the celebration, which is in its fifth year. The Gabriela Mendoza-Garcia Ballet Folklorico...