KGNS-TV (Laredo, TX)

KGNS-TV (Laredo, TX)

KGNS-TV (Digital 8.1) serves audiences in both Texas and Mexico. In Texas, the station covers areas such as Laredo (market number 185), Asherton, Bruni, Carrizo Springs, Catarina, El Cenizo, Encinal, Hebbronville, Mirando City, Oilton, Rio Bravo, and Zapata. Across the border in Mexico, KGNS is available in Nuevo Laredo and Guerrero. Originally launched as KHAD-TV on January 7, 1956, the station has provided programming from NBC, CBS, and ABC. Since December 31, 2013, KGNS has been part of Gray Television and is affiliated with NBC, CW, CBS, ABC, and Telemundo. Through its community outreach program, KGNS CARES, the station engages in various local events and initiatives. One notable event is the "Shred for Hunger" day, which started in 2015 and has seen over 20,000 pounds of documents shredded while raising thousands of dollars for the South Texas Food Bank. Other community efforts include recognizing an "8th Grader of the Month" in partnership with local school districts and the Laredo Police Department, as well as honoring the "Friday Football Fever High School Player of the Week." In December, KGNS also collaborates with the Salvation Army to gather toys for children. The station promotes various public service initiatives through KGNS CARES across all its platforms.

Local
English
Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority
60
Ranking

Global

#239543

United States

#54338

News and Media

#2262

Traffic sources
Monthly visitors

Articles

  • 2 days ago | kgns.tv | Russell Kinsaul |Amanda Alvarado

    ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A van hit a tow truck helping a vehicle and went airborne on Friday. Illinois State Police issued a citation for improper passing of an emergency vehicle after the bizarre accident Friday afternoon on Highway 158. “Could have been a lot worse,” said Allen Timmerwilke, a driver for Quality Towing. Timmerwilke was dispatched around 4:30 p.m. to pull a truck out of a ditch.

  • 3 days ago | kgns.tv | Justin Reyes

    LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - After nearly 13,000 people voted against the city’s proposed bonds, officials are looking for ways to reduce spending while keeping essential programs afloat. With the $417 million bond no longer a possibility, the city has established Laredo’s Efficiency and Innovation Plan (LEIP). This initiative will review all city departments and identify strategies to ensure that essential projects remain funded.

  • 4 days ago | kgns.tv | Justin Reyes

    LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A multi-million-dollar project in Webb County, which began in 2021, is still not operational; however, there may be hope on the horizon. According to Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar, “It’s very important for us to get in there and get situated, but at this time, we are still pending the second and third roof of the building to be done.

  • 4 days ago | kgns.tv | Jose Gonzalez |José González

    LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - One person was arrested following a vehicle chase that ended in Central Laredo over the weekend, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, May 31, and was initially handled by U.S. Border Patrol agents. On Monday, Border Patrol released additional information, stating that agents responded to suspicious activity in the One River area. A white Ford Expedition was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed.

  • 4 days ago | kgns.tv | Jose Gonzalez |José González

    LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo will hold a special proclamation on Monday, June 2, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers on Houston Street, ahead of the scheduled City Council meeting. The event will mark the beginning of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness Month, bringing attention to these diseases that currently have no cure. Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño will speak at the event, highlighting local resources available to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.