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More patrols out on Texas roads
"Drink, drive and go to jail." That's the message the Texas Department of Transportation is sending out loud and clear this Labor Day weekend. Read more » 
Victim electrocuted to death
A man is electrocuted when he accidentally touches a live power line while painting the wall of a Nuevo Laredo business. The 27-year-old man from Chihuahua was painting the side of a furniture store... Read more » 
New Immigration Policy Cancels Some Deportations
Thousands of undocumented immigrants may soon have another chance to remain in the United States thanks to a new policy recently announced by immigration enforcement officials. It would cancel some deportations.... Read more » 
Stores Remodeling After Fire
It's been several weeks that three downtown businesses were completely destroyed by a fire. Today this was the scene on the 300 block of Salinas St. Our cameras caught several workers remodeling... Read more » 
ExpoMex attendance down
One of the biggest events in Nuevo Laredo is seeing a huge drop in attendance this year. Organizers for ExpoMex 2010 say people are just not attending, and they're saying it's all due to the drug violence... Read more » 
Downtown Fire Issues
City Council has ordered the fire chief to conduct fire inspections at all downtown business. This after a major fire broke out, damaging three businesses. Our Noraida Negron tells us about the shocking... Read more » 
Cocaine and Heroin Seized by CBP
Customs and Border Protection officers seize heroin and cocaine valued at $3.3 million. According to CBP the seizures were made over a five day period. The most recent happened Sunday when a CBP officer... Read more » 
Sexual Assault Arrest
A suspect wanted for sexually assaulting a child is arrested. 22 year old Marco Antonio Lugo was caught yesterday after an anonymous caller phoned in a tip to crime stoppers. He was arrested at the 200... Read more » 
Dispatcher Arrested
A child is found roaming around in the middle of a busy intersection with no parents in sight. 21 year old Jorge Alberto Reyna Jr. is facing charges of abandoning, endangering a child. According... Read more » 
Parents Upset Over Elementary Transfers
A group of parents are upset at Laredo Independent School District because their children are being moved to different schools. Our Ryan Bailey spoke to one of the parents as well as representatives from... Read more » 
"Pat Can Do That" Mariachi Edition
In the latest edition of "Pat Can Do That" Patrick learns about the Mariachi lifestyle. His challenge will be to play a gig with one of Laredo's finest Mariachi bands. Read more » TAMIU to unveil new buildingTAMIU is preparing to open their Success Center by welcoming the Texas Lieutenant Governor. The thirty-five million dollar center will incorporate everything a freshman needs including classrooms, registrars... Read more » Laredoans have mixed feelings on Obama's new planThe unemployment rate across the country and in the Gateway City remains rather high, that's why President Barack Obama said he has a plan to create more jobs. The announcement comes amidst a tough election... Read more » 
School fights posted on the Web
Bullying is a big problem at schools across the nation, and in many instances leads to fights which are sometimes posted on the Internet, but the problem doesn't stop at the border. Schools in Nuevo Laredo... Read more » 
Border Media gives check to schools
Border Media presented a check to LISD, UISD and S.T.A.R.S. at City Council tonight. The check was for $15,000 and was raised during their 3rd annual Battle of the Bands on August 18th. In all over... Read more » 
Council discusses downtown fires
Tonight City Council also discussed the recent outbreak of fires in the downtown area. Several fires have broken out in the downtown area over the past six weeks. At tonight's meeting, Fire Chief Steve... Read more » 
Council to send letter to Bishop
The battle over the remains underneath San Agustin Cathedral contines to be a hot topic with the City Council. Ryan Bailey joins us tonight after speaking to City Council members. While most believe... Read more » 
Accused Subway robber arrested
Police arrest one of two men wanted for holding up a local restaurant. The arrest happened earlier today when police closed in on a red Pontiac at the corner of Lexington and Saunders. Witnesses... Read more » 
Fugitive caught in Laredo
A fugitive on the run for six years is finally arrested here in Laredo. Juan Francisco Herrera, who also goes by Arturo Mata, was wanted for murder in the Dallas area and on escape charges here in Laredo. He... Read more » 
Downtown Fires Concern Mayor
Recent fires in downtown Laredo have City officials searching for answers. Mayor Raul Salinas has made it a point to address the fires that have plagued the downtown area over the past several weeks.... Read more » 
Bees swarm five-year-old boy
A five-year-old boy is rushed to the hospital after being attacked by bees in south Laredo. It happened after five this evening in the 300 block of Riverfront Drive as a group of children were playing... Read more » 
I-35 Rollover Accident
Traffic came to a halt on I-35 after a white SUV was sent tumbling off the road. Witnesses on the scene say the SUV collided with another unidentified car that ended up fleeing the scene. Authorities... Read more » 
KGNS Hosts MDA Telethon
Each year Labor Day and the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon go hand and hand. Today members of your good neighbor station joined with MDA officials to raise money for Jerry's Kids. Patrick Nelson has the... Read more » 
Ana Rodriguez crowned Miss Texas 2011
One Laredo beauty is the title holder for Miss Texas 2011. Laredoan Ana Rodriguez was crowned last night in Houston. Three participants represented Laredo and two of them placed in the top three. According... Read more » 
Laredo officials brace for Hermine
Laredo authorities are monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Hermine and preparing for the possibility of flooding. Tropical Storm Hermine has gained momentum in the last 24 hours in the Gulf. Officials... Read more » 
On the Lookout: Suspect accused of sexually assaulting a child
Authorities are on the lookout for a man accused of sexually assaulting a child. According to the Webb County Sheriff’s office, 23-year-old Marco Antonio Lugo, Jr.’s last known address is in the 1400... Read more » 
City to draft a letter pleading for excavation permission
The fight to discover the truth about Laredo’s founder continues. According to Councilman Mike Garza, they will be reviewing this issue at City Council tomorrow. Garza and a group of archaeologists... Read more » 
Best hot rods recognized
A local organization hosted a show all in the name of helping others. It wrapped up earlier this afternoon, but over 70 hot rods took part in the 9th Annual Border City Rods Show this weekend. The... Read more » 
ExpoMex kicks off despite drug violence
Despite the drug wars throughout the Mexican border, Nuevo Laredo kicked off their annual ExpoMex festivities this weekend. The city's mayor Ramon Garza Barrios was present for the annual fairs opening... Read more » 
Ana Rodriguez takes Miss Texas crown
A young woman is making history for Laredo, taking the title of Miss Texas at Miss Texas USA Pageant. Ana Rodriguez is the first Laredoan ever to take that crown. We spoke to her recruiter and director... Read more » 
Family devastated after house fire
The Laredo Fire Department battles a fire in central Laredo that left one family devastated. It happened right before two this afternoon. Three units were called to the 100 block of Lyon Street... Read more » 
Driver arrested after trying to flee accident scene
A three-car accident leads to the arrest of one driver, who allegedly tried to flee the scene. It happened on Sunday afternoon at the corner of Santa Maria and Garden Street. Details are still sketchy... Read more » 
Family remembers Katherine Cardenas one year later
It’s been one year since two-year-old Katherine Cardenas was found brutally murdered at her west Laredo home. Since then, arrests have been made and her accused murdered waits his day in court. The... Read more » 
Saturday was a day for Rodeo
The Laredo Rotary put on quite a show Saturday afternoon at L.I.F.E. Downs. There was barrel racing, bull riding, breakaway roping, team roping, bronco riding, calf roping and a trail ride that got... Read more » 
KGNS to host the MDA Telethon this Labor Day
This Labor Day your Good Neighbor Station will be asking for your help one more time. We'll be asking for your support for those striken with neuro-muscular diseases in our community. There'll be hundreds... Read more » 
A Clear Message
A group of middle school students decided to give up their Saturday morning to lend a helping hand at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center. They say its a project they're glad to take part in. Read more » 
2010 AutMus Fest
Come rain or shine the 2010 AutMus Fest is held at the Texas A&M International University grounds. Read more » 
"La Barbie" in Protective Custody
The latest update on Edgar Valdez Villarreal, aka "La Barbie." Read more » 
Committees meet to discuss county fire department expenses
We've told you how much the county wants to spend to startup new Fire Department and EMS services. Today, a committee met and talked about the necessities as costs start to stack up. Our Noraida... Read more » |
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