Lisely Garza

Anchor and Reporter at KGNS-TV (Laredo, TX)

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LPD releases new details in fatal accident on U.S. 83

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Questions remain as the Laredo Police continue to investigate the accident that resulted in the death of a seven-year-old child on Wednesday afternoon, May 21. The accident involved an SUV with four passengers that was traveling southbound on U.S. 83 near Market St., according to Jose Espinoza from the Laredo Police Department. Espinoza stated, “They allegedly lost control, collided with a cement wall and caused it to roll over a couple of times.
7-year-old dies in central Laredo crash on his birthday

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza |Marissa Limon

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A young boy died on his seventh birthday after a rollover crash in Central Laredo, and police are still looking into what caused the accident. Laredo police said a Chevy Tahoe was driving south on U.S. 83 near Market Street around 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, reportedly lost control of the SUV and crashed into a cement wall. The impact caused the vehicle to roll over several times.
Senate Bill 36 approved by Texas Senate

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A bill aimed at creating a Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is once again at the state capital. Senator Tan Parker from North Texas introduced Senate Bill 36, which would allow employees in that division to enforce laws related to crime prevention, protection and detection. The bill states that this division will consist of Texas Rangers, the Homeland Security division, Texas Troopers and other necessary divisions.
Reportan casos pendientes sin registrar en Condado de Zapata

1 month ago | telemundolaredo.tv | Telemundo Laredo |Lisely Garza

CONDADO DE ZAPATA, Texas - Las oficinas del Alguacil de Zapata se encuentran investigando casos pendientes que no han sido registrados en sus oficinas desde hace dos años. El Alguacil del condado, Ramón Montes, comenta que los casos que más se destacan en su comunidad desde julio del 2023 hasta la fecha, son los que involucran drogas, robos, fraude y abusos a personas.
Zapata County Sheriff’s Office addresses backlog cases

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Zapata County crime victims are beginning to see hope after years of waiting as progress is made in their cases. It’s been a game of catch-up with the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office’s social media posting multiple arrests weekly, including one notable case involving a man accused of sexual abuse.
Zapata Co. man arrested for 2022 child abuse allegations as backlog cases resurface

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Victims of crime in Zapata County have waited for years for their cases to progress, but progress is finally being made. There are various cases being reported, including fraud, drug distribution and the sexual abuse of minors. Many of these arrests are now publicly shared on the sheriff’s social media pages almost daily. However, one particular case has caught the attention of the community.
Zapata Co. landowner provides update on ranch threatened by U.S. 83 expansion

1 month ago | kltv.com | Lisely Garza

ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) — In September, KGNS spoke to a landowner whose ranch was in jeopardy due to the expansion of U.S. 83; however, the state’s expansion plans have changed. For the past year, Rene Ramirez, the owner of El Milagro Ranch, has had many sleepless nights trying to figure out how to save the ranch, which has been in his family for over 200 years.
Zapata Co. landowner provides update on ranch threatened by U.S. 83 expansion

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) — In September, KGNS spoke to a landowner whose ranch was in jeopardy due to the expansion of U.S. 83; however, the state’s expansion plans have changed. For the past year, Rene Ramirez, the owner of El Milagro Ranch, has had many sleepless nights trying to figure out how to save the ranch, which has been in his family for over 200 years.
Zapata County property saved after U.S. 83 expansion

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - A Zapata County landowner whose ranch was in jeopardy after discovering he could lose part of his land has now learned that only a small portion will be affected instead. We first learned about rancher Rene Ramirez’s struggle last September, when the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) proposed transforming the existing four lanes in front of the ranch into a divided four-lane highway. This new design included a turn lane the size of a football field.
Zapata County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in burglary and property damage case

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Zapata County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving a recent case involving burglary and property damage. Images released by the sheriff’s office show the aftermath of a crime at V Mechanic Shop, also known as “Vaquero”, located in the Media Addition Subdivision. According to investigators, the business owner discovered multiple vehicles damaged upon opening the shop this past Thursday.