KGNS-TV ,  Channel 8, serves the mixed markets of South Texas and the Mexican community.   In Texas, KGNS-TV reaches Bruni, Catarina, Carrizo Springs, Asherton, Freer, Encinal, Zapata, Cotulla, Oilton, Mirando City, Rio Bravo, El Cenizo and Hebbronville. In Mexico, KGNS-TV can be seen in Nuevo Laredo, Candela, Monclova, Agualeguas & Nueva Rosita.

KGNS-TV went on the air January 7, 1956, as KHAD-TV. It became a Donrey Media Group Property September 1, 1958.  One of the first steps taken by the new owners was the initiation of a contest among the students on both sides of the Rio Grande to rename the station. KGNS, which stands for "Good Neighbor Station", was the winning entry and the station's call letters were changed.

The station's facilities and equipment continue to be updated with the ever-changing technology available.

On April 8, 2004 KGNS-TV started broadcasting in digital.

KGNS-TV  is owned and operated by SagamoreHill Broadcasting.
KGNS-TV is affiliated with NBC television and is also the home of Pro 8 News.

Newscasts include LIVE morning cut-ins beginning at 7:25am and continuing through the extended Today Show. Pro 8 News also has four newscasts which air at 12, 5, 6&10pm Weekdays, as well as newscasts on the Weekends at 5&10pm.

Pro 8 News Today began September 4th, 2001. It is an hour-long morning show bringing Laredo the latest local headlines from 6am - 7am weekdays.