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1 week ago | kgns.tv | Brenda Camacho |Lupita Benavides

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Overdose deaths in Laredo are at a low due to the collaboration of various agencies and nonprofits in the area. On Friday, May 30, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar highlighted the city’s teamwork on the issue. In 2023, the city recorded its highest number of deaths at 67, which prompted collaboration among city, county and federal agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations. Together, they implemented several harm-reduction efforts to tackle this challenge.

1 week ago | telemundolaredo.tv | Telemundo Laredo |Alex Cano |Lupita Benavides

LAREDO, Texas - Ha pasado casi un año desde que se inició la conversación para comenzar las obras del Museo de Veteranos. El martes 27 de mayo, se realizó una presentación en la Corte de Comisionados en donde se habló del proyecto. También, se mostró el aspecto actual de la casa de casi 200 años, la cual muestra varios daños causados por la lluvia, el calor y por incendios. La firma de arquitectos Steven Land Tillotson tiene una amplia experiencia en preservación histórica y arquitectura.

4 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Justin Reyes |Lupita Benavides

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - American Legion Post 59 is preparing to honor fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day and is inviting the community to participate. On Saturday, May 10, American Legion Post 59 will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery to place new American flags on the graves of veterans. For several years, the American Legion and other veterans’ organizations, along with community members, have placed thousands of flags at the cemetery.

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

LAREDO, Texas - Luego de meses de investigación, la Junta Nacional de Seguridad en el Transporte (NTSB), publicó un informe preliminar sobre lo que podría ser la causa de un aterrizaje de emergencia en un espectáculo aéreo en Laredo. Se trata del evento “WBCA Stars and Stripes Show”, que forma parte de las fiestas de Washington en febrero. El informe indica que uno de los dos motores del avión dejó de funcionar y detallan la posible causa.

1 month ago | kgns.tv | Justin Reyes |Lupita Benavides

RIO BRAVO, Tex. (KGNS) - An elementary student from Rio Bravo has returned to class after a two-year battle with cancer. On Monday morning, April 28, 10-year-old Peter Martinez felt very grateful and happy for the hundreds of students and teachers who supported him during his battle against medulloblastoma. According to Matinez’s mother, Eluiza Martinez, “I really didn’t expect all this, but I’m so grateful.