Omar Anzaldua

News Producer at KGNS-TV (Laredo, TX)

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Customs and Border Protection officer now stable

5 days ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Customs and Border Protection officer is now stable after being found unresponsive near a Laredo port of entry. That’s the update from officials with the agency today. They also say they cannot provide any further information beyond that out of respect for the privacy of the officer’s family. We’re told they have expressed appreciation for the work of first responders.
Heavy police presence reported in South Laredo

1 week ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - There has been a notable increase in police activity in South Laredo. While details are light, it reportedly occurred just before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, in the 2400 block of Diaz St.One witness at the scene reported large trailers at the scene and people possibly in custody. More information will be provided as it becomes available. For more headlines, click here. Copyright 2025 KGNS. All rights reserved.
Laredo teen arrested after online threats to local school flagged by AI

1 week ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Law enforcement is urging parents to monitor their children’s online activities after a teen was arrested for allegedly making threats toward a local school. On Wednesday, May 28, the Laredo Police Department mentioned that the investigation began after a conversation between two individuals on an online gaming platform raised a red flag due to a mention of shooting a school.
LISD to offer students food over summer break

1 week ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo ISD is reminding families that hunger doesn’t take a vacation now that summer break has begun. The district plans to provide over 50 locations where children aged 18 and under can receive breakfast, lunch or snacks without needing an ID or registration. The locations include LISD schools, pools, city rec centers, churches and libraries.
Crash victims continue to fight for their lives

1 week ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two people involved in a fiery car accident on Saturday, May 24th, continue to fight for their lives in a San Antonio hospital. Their identities have not been revealed yet, and there have been no charges filed so far. According to reports, a Ford Mustang was headed east along Highway 359 on Saturday at about three in the afternoon.
Accident with injuries reported along Loop 20

1 week ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is reporting an accident that happened along Loop 20. It was shortly before 11:30am Sunday, by Lakeview Boulevard. KGNS is being told there were two vehicles involved, and that the airbags went off. There were injuries reported, but we do not know the extent as of yet. An ambulance had to go out to the scene. We’ll have more information when it becomes available. For more headlines, click here. Copyright 2025 KGNS. All rights reserved.
Haynes Rec Center offers summer camps for kids with special needs

2 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Haynes Recreation Center will offer summer camps for children with special needs. These camps will be called the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Summer Camps, and each one will accommodate 15 children aged 10 to 13. Each camp will provide a light breakfast and lunch for the participants. Additionally, there will be a “Friday Family Show Off Day,” and each child will receive a swim pass for themselves and an accompanying adult.
LISD holds 3rd Bilingual Scholars of the Year event

2 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Family members, teachers and staff gathered on Wednesday afternoon, May 21, for Laredo ISD’s third annual Bilingual Scholars of the Year event held at the Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center. Attendees beamed with pride as the kids received awards and scholarships for their hard work throughout the year. Additionally, Miguel Amante from our sister station, Telemundo Laredo, was present to share encouraging words about the importance of communication in more than one language.
Immigrant drowns after alleged smuggling attempt ends in river chase

2 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Texas Department of Public Safety says one person died after a human smuggling attempt ended in a chase and tragedy at the Rio Grande. The chase started Saturday, May 17, near Riverside and Mann Road when people got into a black Tahoe. DPS troopers tried to stop the vehicle, but it took off. The chase ended at the river. Nine people jumped into the river to swim away. One person was rescued after struggling in the water.
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

2 weeks ago | kgns.tv | Omar Anzaldua

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Biden’s personal office released a statement today saying the cancer has metastasized to the bone, which is a more aggressive form of the disease. Biden, who is 82 years old, was diagnosed on Friday after experiencing urinary symptoms.