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1 week ago | 
kgns.tv | Ariel Gomez |Marissa Limon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A group of city employees received a well-deserved final farewell as the City of Laredo honored retirees who dedicated over 20 years of service for their hard work and commitment to the community. On Wednesday morning, May 28, Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino had nothing but praise, stating that it takes a special kind of person to serve the community and represent the city proudly.
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1 week ago | 
kgns.tv | Ariel Gomez |Marissa Limon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A mother and her daughter in Laredo are thankful to have escaped a house fire with their lives. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 25, in the 4500 block of Alverado Ln. in South Laredo when homeowner Maria Chavez said her daughter noticed smoke, prompting her to go outside. Once outside, she saw the flames and rushed back in to get her daughter. Although they are now facing the challenge of starting over, they are still counting their blessings.
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2 weeks ago | 
kgns.tv | Ariel Gomez |Marissa Limon
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Laredo city officials remind everyone to prioritize worker safety in construction and work zones.
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3 weeks ago | 
kgns.tv | Marissa Limon |Ariel Gomez
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - If you’re looking for a job, you might find one on Friday, May 16. Workforce Solutions for South Texas is holding a “Shop Local and Job Fair.” It will bring job seekers and local businesses together in one place. More than 40 companies from areas like trucking, restaurants, and healthcare will be there ready to hire. The event is Friday, May 16, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo, second floor, across from the COACH store.
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3 weeks ago | 
kgns.tv | Justin Reyes |Ariel Gomez
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - If you’re considering a career in the medical field, Laredo College is offering a valuable opportunity to get hands-on experience through its new Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course. Manuel Ramirez, EMS Program Director, says the course is being introduced just in time for the Summer I and Summer II sessions. “This is targeted for recent high school graduates who are in limbo and not sure what they want to do for the summer,” Ramirez said.
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4 weeks ago | 
kgns.tv | Ariel Gomez |Marissa Limon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Although Mother’s Day is just a few days away, Laredo ISD hosted a special event to honor the mothers who do it all. The event featured mariachi music, a luncheon and an abundance of love. One mother, Jamie Silva, opened up to us on what the day means to her and shared a heartfelt message on behalf of mothers everywhere. “We are, I believe, the foundation of the family. Without the mom, I believe, nobody would be in their correct order.
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1 month ago | 
kgns.tv | Ariel Gomez |Marissa Limon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Over 70 gambling machines and nearly $50,000 in cash were confiscated after multiple search warrants were executed. The raids targeted eight-liner businesses, also known as maquinitas, located on the 300 block of Market St. on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Two employees were arrested after the Laredo Police Department’s response team seized 38 machines and $32,000 from a single location. At another location further up the street, 33 machines and $17,000 were stolen.
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1 month ago | 
kgns.tv | Ariel Gomez |Marissa Limon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo is throwing a birthday party centuries in the making — and you’re on the guest list. On Wednesday morning, the Webb County Heritage Foundation announced plans for a major celebration marking Laredo’s 270th anniversary, honoring the city’s founding in 1755.
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1 month ago | 
kgns.tv | Ariel Gomez |Christian Del Rio
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As President Donald Trump approaches his 100th day in office, political leaders in Webb County are evaluating his first few months. On Tuesday, April 29, Trump marked the occasion during a visit to Michigan, where he defended his immigration and tariff policies. During a speech lasting nearly an hour and a half, the president described his first 100 days in office as a great success.
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1 month ago | 
kgns.tv | Ariel Gomez |Marissa Limon
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - President Donald Trump has recently announced an executive order requiring truck drivers to be proficient in English. Additionally, the order empowers the Department of Transportation to place non-English speaking drivers out of service. Because of this, the Laredo trucking community is speaking out on the potential effects this can have on their job. Truck drivers we spoke with agree that knowing English is important for safety and communication on U.S. roads.
