
Alex Cano
Assistant News Director at KGNS-TV (Laredo, TX)
KGNS Laredo, TX🌵 Assistant News Director ⬅️Bureau Chief⬅️ Reporter⬅️ Texas 🤠👩🏻🦰
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telemundolaredo.tv | Telemundo Laredo |Alex Cano |Abithsua Gomez Rubio
LAREDO, Texas - Un hombre se declaró culpable de dos cargos de agresión sexual a un menor el martes 6 de mayo por la mañana. De acuerdo a documentos de la corte, Christian R. Martínez fue arrestado en 2023 por la agresión. La selección del jurado estaba programada para el lunes, pero posteriormente se canceló cuando Martínez aceptó un acuerdo de culpabilidad. Fue sentenciado a dos años de prisión y se le ordenó pagar $420 dólares en costos judiciales.
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kgns.tv | Marissa Limon |Alex Cano
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Mexican Consulate in Laredo celebrated Cinco de Mayo by holding a special ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino attended the event, during which Mexican delegates and scholars emphasized the significance of Mexico’s surprising victory over France 163 years ago. For those who missed the ceremony, you can watch a recording of the event here. For more headlines, click here. Copyright 2025 KGNS. All rights reserved.
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kgns.tv | Alex Cano |Marissa Limon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - If you’re a female who enjoys the road, Saturday, May 3, is your chance to join a group of women who dominate on two wheels. During International Female Ride Day, women motorcyclists in Laredo are taking to their bikes to promote motorcycle safety awareness. In 2024, over 9,000 motorcycle crashes were reported in Texas, resulting in more than 500 fatalities and injuring 2,000 bikers, according to TxDOT.
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kgns.tv | Marissa Limon |Alex Cano
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - In honor of International Firefighters Day, a ceremony took place on Friday, May 2, at Fire Station 8 on Del Mar Blvd, to remember fallen firefighters and recognize those who excel in their duties. An entrance exam is held every two years for new candidates who want to join the department and help save lives. According to Sebastian Valero with the Laredo Fire Department, “We are currently going through a hiring process, it’s pretty long.
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kgns.tv | Alex Cano
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A judge ruled on Friday, May 2, to dismiss a lawsuit that tried to block the upcoming bond election. The case was filed by former Councilmember Alfonso “Poncho” Casso. Judge David Garcia made the ruling in favor of the city, rejecting Casso’s request to permanently suspend the election.
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After 73 years, the remains of a Laredoan who served in the Korean War are coming home. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that Army Sgt. Cresenciano Garcia, Jr., 22, of Laredo, Texas, died as a prisoner of war. Garcia will be buried in Laredo on Oct. 14. #laredo https://t.co/yczS5zn4Ut

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, officials were conducing a drill which caused the temporary closure of Bridge 1 ; however, Mexican officials claim otherwise... https://t.co/JyLh1r4p3b #Laredo #Mexico

RT @cantun_flas: Check out my new piece on @TexasMonthly! What I initially thought would be a quick and easy piece about a small Laredo cou…