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.

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Laredo leaders work on long-term water plan amid treaty talks

20 hours 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

20 hours 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

22 hours 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

1 day 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.
Thundershower Chance Overnight. Sunnier by Friday

1 day ago | kgns.tv | Richard Heatwave Berler

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) -A few thundershowers from the high terrain of northern Mexico may last long enough to cross the river this evening (Tuesday). Rising air with an approaching wave in the upper level wind flow may be helping to maintain the storms. They are scattered, and will not effect all of Webb and Zapata counties if the cross the river. With a moist atmosphere, skies will be partly to mostly cloudy through Thursday with slight chances of showers.
Early voting kicks off for Laredo bond referendum

1 day ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - For the first time in 32 years, the City of Laredo is conducting a bond election, which involves over $417 million allocated for various city projects. It was a slow morning at the Billy Hall Administrative Building on Tuesday, April 22. In about an hour, only five people came in to cast their vote at that location. Although voter turnout seems low, the Webb County Elections Administrator, Jose Luis Castillo, remains optimistic that it will improve.
KGNS+ hosts Prom Drive to support students from both Laredo school district

1 day ago | kgns.tv | Ruby Villarreal

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Thanks to generous community donations, high school students will be able to attend end-of-year events — including prom — looking their best. KGNS+ partnered with Laredo ISD and United ISD to help ensure teens have the outfits they need for upcoming ceremonies. Both school districts have programs that support students in need of formalwear for prom, banquets and graduation.
DPS: Chase ends at river, suspected driver swims to Mexico

1 day ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Dashcam video from the Texas Department of Public Safety shows the moment troopers tried to stop a Chevy Avalanche for a traffic stop Monday afternoon, April 21. It happened just after 3 p.m. The driver sped off on I-35 South, onto Pedregal Street, and ended up at the Rio Grande River. Troopers say the man they think was driving jumped into the river and swam to Mexico. The case is still being looked into with help from the U.S. Border Patrol. For more headlines, click here.
City highlights community development efforts during proclamation ceremony

1 day ago | kgns.tv | Lisely Garza |Ariel Gomez

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - As part of National Community Development Week, the City of Laredo is shining a spotlight on the impactful work of one key federal agency. City officials came together Tuesday morning to discuss programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These programs are currently under review in Congress as lawmakers decide on future funding.
Slight Shower Chances

2 days ago | kgns.tv | Richard Heatwave Berler

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Moist gulf air has returned to our area. Showers will likely form over the mountains to our west with daytime heating Tuesday afternoon. An approaching wave in the upper level wind flow may produce just enough rising motion in the atmosphere to where some of the showers could survive a trip east into our area Tuesday evening. I will watch the radars, just in case. I will have my 7 day forecast at 10. For more headlines, click here. Copyright 2025 KGNS. All rights reserved.