Vehicle fire closes TX-44 and IH-35 access road
ENCINAL, Texas — The Encinal Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area of TX-44 and the IH-35 East Access Road due to a vehicle fire. Police said first responders are on scene, and crews a
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Laredo ISD hands tax collections to Webb County
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo ISD (LISD)’s board has approved an agreement to transfer property tax collections to Webb County, a move district leaders say will save more than $300,000 annually and offer taxpayers a more convenient payment option.Superintendent Guillermo Pro said the district curr...
100F Heat Over Most of my 7 Day Forecast
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - An upper level high extends west above our area. It is blocking weather changes from reaching our area. There are some indications that the upper level high will split in two with a weak disturbance reaching north from northeastern Mexico on Sunday. If that happens, we would...
Supreme Court upholds state law on late mail-in ballots
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can continue counting mail-in ballots after Election Day, rejecting a challenge brought by the Republican National Committee.In a 5-4 decision, the court found that the party’s dispute over a Mississippi state statute does not hold...
KGNS+ Honors: Miguel Rangel recognized for mental health advocacy with 988 initiative
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Miguel Rangel is this month’s KGNS+ Honors recipient, recognized for his volunteer work with the 988 “You Are Not Alone” initiative, which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.Rangel has been seen at local intersections holding messages of hope, visiting...
Supreme Court issues opinions on two key federal employment cases
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed President Trump a split decision Monday on his effort to exert full authority over the executive branch, protecting a Federal Reserve governor from removal while expanding presidential power over other independent federal regulatory agencies.In a 5-...
City hosting park cleanup before Fourth of July celebrations
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo’s Environmental Services Department and Keep Laredo Beautiful are hosting a cleanup at Blas Castañeda Park on Wednesday, July 1.Volunteers are needed beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the park, located in the Hillside Subdivision on McPherson.Community service hou...
12-year-old boy dies after being found in creek, officials say
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) — A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found in a creek after being reported missing, authorities said. On Saturday, June 27, about 4 p.m., a boy was reported missing along Wilson Creek in Caldwell County. Authorities said the child could no...
Border health officials respond after screwworm case found in Nuevo Laredo
NUEVO LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Health officials are stepping up their response after a screwworm case was confirmed in Nuevo Laredo.Ruben González Villarreal, director of rural development for Nuevo Laredo, said officials inspected all other animals on the affected ranch and found no additional case...
Alligator bites, kills woman swimming in Florida river
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was killed in Florida after officials said she was bitten by an alligator while swimming in a river, according to WESH.The attack happened in the Econlockhatchee River in the Little Big Econ State Forest on June 28. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserv...
Laredo Chamber Chat: June 2026
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - This is the 1st episode of Chamber Chat brought to you by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Monica Martinez, Executive Director of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, sits down with owner of Big Bob’s Trophies Roberto Benavides, and account manager Erica Benavides...
January jury selection set in Mangione federal murder trial
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - A federal judge is setting the schedule and ground rules for jury selection in the federal murder case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Judge Margaret Garnett said jury selection in the federal case wil...
Laredo RV standoff ends in arrest; suspect faces multiple charges
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man accused of pushing a woman from a trailer before barricading himself inside a parked RV is now facing multiple charges following a standoff that ended in his arrest.Police identified the suspect as Brandon Bescos, 28. The incident began on Saturday, June 27, as a domes...
Nearly 100,000 Hyundais are under recall. Here’s why
(Gray News) - Nearly 100,000 Hyundai Tucsons are being recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall, issued June 24, was for instrument-panel display issues. According to NHTSA, the panels may fail to show critical safety information such as the speedometer...
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - The U.S. Supreme Court is declining to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal in the sexual abuse and defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll in New York.The appeal challenged a jury verdict from 2023 that awarded Carroll $5 million. Carroll alleged Trump raped her...
Laredo Utilities Department to close for Independence Day
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo Utilities Department will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.Normal business hours will resume Monday, July 6, 2026.For more headlines, click here.
Father of infant allegedly killed by 10-year-old arrested
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) - The father of an infant killed by a 10-year-old in St. Louis was arrested in connection with her death.Ca’Marion Pawnell, 19, was charged with one count of second-degree felony murder, one count of endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, a...
Aging Untold: Steps to take after a dementia diagnosis
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, find out what families should do after a dementia diagnosis and the first steps in building a care plan. We also explore holistic approaches to health and wellness that go beyond medication and meet a barbershop quartet whose bond grew even strong...
Vehicle fire closes TX-44 and IH-35 access road
ENCINAL, Texas — The Encinal Police Department is asking drivers to avoid the area of TX-44 and the IH-35 East Access Road due to a vehicle fire. Police said first responders are on scene, and crews are working to clear the area. Drivers are urged to use caution and seek an alternate route if pos...
Expert: Rent reporting could boost your credit score by up to 150 points
(InvestigateTV) — Traditionally, taking out a loan or using credit cards is how credit history gets reported to the credit bureaus.But John Kiernan, managing editor at personal finance company WalletHub, said that is not the only way to build credit — especially as more people rent for longer per...
Inmates take control of jail after overpowering correctional staff
BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Inmates took control of a jail for several hours after overpowering correctional staff in North Carolina.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said 88 inmates and three guards were inside the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center when the takeov...
Laredo mayor welcomes Dutch FIFA World Cup fans
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño welcomed a group of fans from the Netherlands as they crossed from the United States into Mexico via the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge on their way to the FIFA World Cup.Treviño was joined on the Mexican side of the bridge by the Go...
Rental car AI scanners flag alleged damage, leaving customers with surprise bills
(InvestigateTV) — Rental car companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to detect vehicle damage, replacing human inspectors with high-tech camera systems that scan cars in as little as five seconds. But the use of the new technology is raising concerns among experts and consumers a...
Texas DPS crew honored for Rio Grande Valley flood rescue
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Three Texas Department of Public Safety officers have received Lifesaving Awards for a high-risk hoist rescue conducted during catastrophic Rio Grande Valley flooding last March.DPS Lieutenant Pilot Brandon Palmer of Laredo, Lieutenant Pilot Dustin Ponce of Edinburg, and res...
Fourth of July boat parade planned at Lake Casa Blanca State Park
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Lake Casa Blanca International State Park is inviting the community to celebrate Independence Day weekend with its first-ever “Liberty on the Lake” 4th of July Boat Parade.The boat parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the lake at Lake Casa Bl...
Laredo RV park standoff ends in arrest; suspect faces multiple charges
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A man accused of pushing a woman from a trailer before barricading himself inside an RV park is now facing multiple charges following a standoff that ended in his arrest.Police identified the suspect as Brandon Bescos, 28. The incident began on Sunday, June 28, as a domestic...
New World Screwworm confirmed near Zapata County; meeting planned
ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell said that portions of the county may be affected following the confirmation of New World Screwworm in neighboring Jim Hogg County.Rathmell urged residents to verify whether their property falls within an affected area using an interact...
Religious sister detained by ICE released, heading home after congressman’s intervention
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A religious sister detained by immigration officials is heading home, according to Congressman Henry Cuellar.Cuellar announced the news on social media, saying he spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Border Czar Tom Homan about the woman, identified as...
New green space along the Rio Grande opens to walkers, cyclists and bird watchers
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo and District Eight Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa hosted a ribbon cutting Monday for the Riverbend Park Nature Preserve, a new green space along the Rio Grande.The ceremony occurred from 9 to 10 a.m. at the 2700 block of Ventura Street. The preserve includ...
5-year-old attacked and killed by dog while at a caregiver’s home, coroner says
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A 5-year-old died Saturday after being attacked by a dog while at a caregiver’s home, Coroner Paul Brouthers said. Deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Chemistry Circle in Ladson, South Carolina, around 7:30 a.m. regarding an ...
Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (Gray News) — A man was killed after a crocodile attacked and dragged him out to sea in Puerto Vallarta, according to authorities in the Mexican state of Jalisco.The 28-year-old Mexican man was on the beach in front of Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa when he was al...
Agencies dismantle Laredo stash house, arrest 15
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) dismantled a stash house in Laredo, arresting 15 people who were being held inside.The individuals, nationals of three different countries, were found at the location d...
Barbershop quartet keeps singing after member’s stroke
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (Aging Untold) — A Stevens Point barbershop quartet called Alternative Medicine continues performing together after one of its members suffered a stroke and spent five days in the hospital. The group includes Patty Bourgeois on tenor, Joe Larson on lead, Dennis Stephani on bas...
Princess of Wales completes Three Peaks challenge to raise money for cancer hospital
(Gray News) - Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for the hospital where she received cancer treatment.Catherine, 44, scaled the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours over the weekend.In a video posted on Instagram, she shared wh...
Dermatologist says simple skincare routine is enough for healthy skin
(Aging Untold) — While social media trends can promote multi-step skincare regimens, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist says a simple three-step morning routine is enough to maintain healthy skin. The three-step morning routine Dr. Saranya Wyles, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, said the first step is a gen...
What holistic medicine really means
(Aging Untold) — Holistic approaches to health and wellness go beyond medication and take into account how you sleep, move, eat and manage stress. What holistic medicine means Holistic medicine isn’t alternative medicine — it’s complete medicine, according to Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified ph...
Building human connection, one shoeshine at a time
DENVER, Colo. (Aging Untold) — At Denver International Airport, a shoeshine operator says her business is about more than a fresh pair of shoes. Jill Wright runs Executive Shine at the airport, where she said travelers are often on their own in a crowd of strangers. “When they’re traveling throug...
AI tool measures ‘heart age’
(Aging Untold) — Experts at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze echocardiograms, estimate a patient’s “heart age” and compare it with their actual age. A heart age that comes back younger than a patient’s birthday is often a sign that heart-healthy habits are working. A r...
Hot days ahead
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Sunny skies and hot conditions once again. High temperatures will be in the 90s for most of the area with some places reaching into the lower 100s. Heat indices will be around 100-110°F.Warm and humid conditions will continue once again tonight. Low temperatures in the 70s t...
Fire chief expecting 3rd child fatally struck by car while directing traffic
MABANK, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - A Texas fire chief and police officer whose wife is expecting their third child died after he was hit by a car while directing traffic.Mabank Fire Chief Charlie Woodard was directing traffic Saturday night after the Mabank Rodeo when he was struck by a car, accord...
Fireball streaks across southern US, lighting up early morning sky
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A bright fireball was caught on camera as it streaked across the skies of the southern United States early Sunday.The fireball was spotted shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday by observers in multiple southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas ...