Lisely Garza

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

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Laredo NGO speaks on Trump’s plan to provide incentives for migrants to self-deport

1 week ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza |Christian Del Rio

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) — Would you leave the county for $1,000? The Trump administration is offering this to undocumented residents living in the country. The offer includes travel assistance, with the only thing they need to do is inform the U.S. government of their return to their country of origin using the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home app.
Trump administration offers $1K for migrants to self-deport

1 week ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza |Christian Del Rio

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Trump administration’s battle against immigrants continues as it offers $1,000 to migrants to self-deport to their country of origin. The offer includes travel assistance, with the only thing they need to do is inform the U.S. government of their return to their country of origin using the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home app. Once this step is completed, they will be able to receive the funds.
Zapata County pays back Operation Lone Star grant

2 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - The concerns regarding Zapata County and the Operation Lone Star (OLS) funding have led to KGNS filing an open records request on the matter. The request relates to the correspondence between the Zapata County Judge’s office and the Texas Governor’s Office, which includes a letter explaining why the Governor’s Office required a refund. According to Zapata County Commissioner for Precinct 1, David Moya, “We are going to pay back 1.2 million of their taxpayer money.
Citizen addresses Zapata Co. Commissioners Court regarding OLS funding

2 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - A tense moment occurred at the Zapata County Commissioners Court when a citizen addressed the need to repay Operation Lone Star (OLS) grant money.
Zapata County continues to wait for water test results

2 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza |Christian Del Rio

ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - On the third day of Zapata County’s boil water notice, residents are sharing their thoughts while waiting for the latest water test results. Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, Olga Bruni, is one of the thousands of residents of Zapata. When a small town experiences a change, such as the water changing color, everyone takes notice, even if it lasts only for a short time.
ZCISD students to bring bottled water to school amid boil water notice

2 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza |Christian Del Rio

ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Parents of children attending Zapata County ISD are being asked to ensure their children bring bottled water. Currently, there have been no reported issues with the district’s water, allowing schools to remain open. Additionally, the valve repair is located close to the corner of the ZCISD property, which houses multiple schools and district buildings.
Laredo leaders work on long-term water plan amid treaty talks

3 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo officials are taking steps to secure the city’s water supply for the future. Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño and U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar recently met with the International Boundary and Water Commission to discuss future water enhancement plans. As part of their visit, the pair participated in a boat tour to observe current river levels and identify areas that could potentially be dredged to improve water flow and storage.
Experts give recommendations for allergy season in Laredo

3 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - With many Laredo residents experiencing allergies this spring and summer, we consulted a medical professional about how to identify and treat these allergies. For Laredoan Kelsey Salazar, she knows the allergies arrive once spring begins to bloom.
Understanding symptoms, triggers during Laredo’s peak allergy season

3 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Spring and summer can be challenging seasons for outdoor activities if you suffer from allergies, so it is important to understand what triggers them and how to prevent the reactions. Medical experts state that tree pollen is at its highest in the spring, while grass pollen peaks in the summer. Family practitioner Dr. Amanda Gallardo suggests a way to alleviate these symptoms. “It’s important that people know to get checked and to get educated that there is medication for this.
Laredoans express their views as early voting kicks off

3 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The first day of early voting for Laredo’s $417 million bond referendum has concluded, with many residents solidifying their positions on the ballots. It was a quiet first day of early voting on Tuesday, April 22, with only a few people stopping by the Billy Hall Administrative building to cast their ballots. One resident, Bill Rees, has lived in Laredo for 40 years and believes that even though a bond may raise property taxes, it is still necessary.