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Omar Anzaldua

Journalist · 6 articles indexed on The Laredo

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Laredo police lieutenant honored at Texas State Capitol

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo Police Department lieutenant was recognized at the Texas State Capitol on Friday, June 26, with a statewide law enforcement honor.Lt. Jonathan Castillo received the Stat

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · Jun 28, 2026 · safety

Texas at center of screwworm outbreak; 19 of 20 U.S. cases confirmed

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Federal and state officials have confirmed 20 screwworm cases nationwide, with 19 in Texas and one in New Mexico.The latest case was found June 23 in a cow in Medina County, trig

KGNS — Top News · Jun 26, 2026 · local

K-9 team helps stop alleged human smuggling attempt in Webb County

WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - State troopers said an alleged human smuggling attempt was stopped in Webb County with help from a DPS K-9 team.The incident happened around 8 a.m. June 23 near Mangana Hein

KGNS — Top News · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Truck rollover tied to alleged human smuggling attempt near Rio Grande

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Authorities said a human smuggling case tied to Operation Lone Star ended when a truck rolled over near the Rio Grande.Authorities said the incident happened in May after U.S. Bo

KGNS — Top News · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Laredo traffic stop leads to felony charge after alleged threat to officer

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A traffic stop in Laredo turned into a felony case Friday morning after police said a passenger threatened to shoot an officer while a 3-year-old child was in the back seat.Polic

KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News · Jun 24, 2026 · safety

Laredo mayor says city is checking cooling access at Hamilton Senior Apartments

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño’s office said the city is stepping up checks at Hamilton Senior Apartments to make sure residents have a way to stay cool in extreme heat.The mayor’s off

KGNS — Top News · Jun 24, 2026 · government

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