Youth of the Month

Your Family of Stations - KGNS, Your CW and Telemundo Laredo, the Border Patrol along with many other sponsors recognize the many accomplishments of our youths. In this on-going program, we focus on our students who excel in their studies. Each month we select the "Youth of the Month", who is recognized for their hard work and dedication. Each if whim has an opportunity of being selected the Youth of the Year.

We applaud and commend our students for the hard word and dedication they've shown towards their academic careers.

Youth of the Month Stories

Youth of the Year Tours State Capitol

The Laredo area Border Patrol's “Youth of the Year” was in Austin Friday, being honored at the state capitol. Alexander’s Destiny Dawn Bailey and her family were special guests of Senator Judith Zaffirini.... Read More »

United South Student Chosen as Youth of Month

Border Patrol has chosen a United South senior as April’s Youth of the Month. Carlos Sebastian Hernandez was honored in a ceremony at his school this morning. He was chosen for his academic excellence,... Read More »

Nixon Senior recognized as Youth of the Month

A Nixon High School senior was recognized today as the Border Patrol ‘Youth of the Month.’ Amanda Gabriela Garza is described by her teachers as a hard working, committed, young woman who is... Read More »

Student honored as Youth of the Month

The US Border Patrol celebrated the accomplishments of a United High School student as their youth of the month. In a ceremony that is sponsored by your good neighbor station and other partners,... Read More »

Alexandra Reyes recognized at Youth of the Month

Another special student was honored today as Youth of the Month. Alexandra Reyes is the first to receive the prestigious award at the Laredo early college high school at Texas A&M International University. Each... Read More »

Wong named "Youth of the Year" for 2008-2009

A young man from Laredo does Laredo proud in Austin. That as he's recognized in the state capitol. Our Tim Gutierrez was there for the big moment for Laredo’s youth of the year. Once he graduates... Read More »

Nixon High School's Kevin Crustner is April's Youth of the Month

A Nixon high school student was honored today for his hard work in and out of the classroom. Kevin Crustner is the U.S. Border Patrol KGNS Youth of the Month. Kevin is one of the top of his class... Read More »

Lorenza Cigarroa is the March Border Patrol-KGNS Youth of the Month

Her last name is synonymous with the medical community in Laredo. So perhaps it's no surprise that one San Augustine high school senior wants to be a doctor some day. Today the spotlight was... Read More »

United South student is February Youth of the Month

A United South High School student was singing big praises for his mother. Even though he was the one being honored. Sergio Moreno junior is the U.S. Border Patrol, KGNS-TV Youth of the Month... Read More »

Alexander H.S. student is B.P. Youth of the Month

A young lady has been recognized by Border Patrol and your Good Neighbor Station. Leslie Ynalvez has been selected as the Youth of the Month. She is a hardworking senior at Alexander High School. Leslie... Read More »

The "Youth of the Year" is named!

The I.B.C. Lago del Rio was the site for youth appreciation night. It’s an event which honors those high school students who are tops in education in Laredo. The U.S, Border Patrol.... KGNS-TV....... Read More »

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