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

  • 1 day ago | kgns.tv | Rachael Thomas |Domonique Benn |Emily Van de Riet

    KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check.

  • 1 day ago | kgns.tv | Jessica Gruenling

    INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.

  • 1 day ago | kgns.tv | Jose Gonzalez |José González

    LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Molina Healthcare of Texas’ Grandparents Social Club is hosting a special event focused on emotional well-being for seniors. If you have older family members, this is something you’ll want to know about. The event is free and open to the public, and it’s designed to raise awareness about the mental health challenges many elderly individuals face.

  • 2 days ago | kgns.tv | Jorge Ernesto Viñals |Yocelin Gallardo

    NUEVO LEON, Mex. (KGNS) - On Sunday evening, May 11, a minor earthquake caused tremors in northern Mexico. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 4.3, struck about six miles east of the town of Montemorelos in Nuevo Leon, which is about 69 miles southeast of Monterrey. The tremors were felt as far away as the Rio Grande Valley. For more headlines, click here. Copyright 2025 KGNS. All rights reserved.

  • 4 days ago | kgns.tv | Justin Reyes

    Zapata County, TX. (KGNS) - A woman is facing charges after deputies with the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office find drugs during a traffic stop. Eva Linette Garcia was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance. The bust happened on May 7 when sheriff’s deputies pulled over a blue passenger car with expired registration near Highway 83 and 1st Avenue.