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Seminar on solar and electric trucks aiming to educate the freight industry on funding opportunities
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Registration is ongoing for a business seminar aimed at educating freight industry professionals and community leaders on new funding opportunities for green initiatives. The “Electrifying the Future: Seminar on Solar and Electric Trucks” will be held on Tuesday, July 30, at the Falcon Bank Event Center...
New waterline in North Laredo may cause service interruptions
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - For those living in North Laredo, your water services may be interrupted because of a new waterline that will be installed Monday, July 29. People living in the Alexander subdivision will experience this disruption for about four hours while the job gets completed. The waterline will...
Special city council meeting to discuss 2025 Annual Budget, special election for debt obligations
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Local leaders will gather Monday afternoon for a Laredo City Council special meeting. Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2029: This must be prepared and provided at least 60 days before the end of the fiscal year. Special Election Request: To authorize the issuance of debt obligations. The...
Webb Co. Sheriff’s Office confiscates drugs and a firearm in Central Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A search warrant leads to the discovery of drugs and a firearm being confiscated in Central Laredo on Thursday, July 25. The incident happened at the 1900 block of Maryland Ave. when investigators from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office went inside a house. At the...
Myke’s Purpose hosted 2nd annual 5K run at Laredo’s North Central Park
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - In an effort to end the stigma around drug overdose related deaths, many people gathered for the second annual Myke’s Purpose 5k run at North Central Park Saturday, July 27. Marina Moreno-Medina started Myke’s Purpose after her 22-year-old son passed away from a drug related...
Footage shows two men arrested after high-speed chase on I-35
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two men were arrested after leading law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase along I-35, crossing into Webb County. New dash cam video released by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) shows a white Dodge Ram being signaled to stop by the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Border Patrol for suspected smuggling.
Boys Under-16 soccer team from McAllen wins national championship
MCALLEN, Texas – The Under-16 Boys team of McAllen-based 956 United are national soccer champions. They won the trophy after defeating all-comers in the national championships in Denver, Colorado. The 956 United club are part of the McAllen Youth Soccer Association. “The boys have just achieved an incredible feat,...
In Texas, It's Hardest to Save Money in Dallas According to New Report
It’s already hard to save money these days. Then consider you live in Dallas. Yeah, good luck setting money aside with current rent prices and mortgage rates. In fact, a report of 125 of the biggest U.S. cities found that Dallas ranks as the hardest place to save money in Texas.
Hawley pitcher Westyn Balch named first team on Blue Bell/TSWA 2A All-State Baseball Team
Hawley pitcher Westyn Balch was a first-team selection on the 2024 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State baseball team. The Beartcats' ace led the program to the UIL Class 2A state championship game before falling to Collinsville. Hawley finished 24-11 last season, including a 12-1 mark in the postseason. ...
North Central Texas Heat Advisory: Dangerous 107° Temperatures
Fort Worth, TX – A heat advisory is in effect for portions of North and Central Texas, including Fort Worth, with heat index values expected to reach up to 107 degrees. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, will remain in effect through this evening, urging residents to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Texas Lottery Confirms 2 New Texas Powerball Millionaires Monday
What's the old adage? Bad news comes in "threes"? If you ask Texas Lottery players who play Powerball in Corpus Christi, Hempstead, San Antonio, or Gainesville, they'll say good news must come in "twos". That's because for Monday night's Powerball drawing the Texas Lottery has revealed not one but two brand-new Texas millionaires.
Heat Wave Headed To Texas: Here’s What You Need To Know
After six straight days under a low-pressure-dominant weather pattern, a high-pressure system is now developing across the middle of the country, and it will strengthen as we head later into the week. San Antonio will see temperatures rise into the mid- to upper 90s this week, but many other parts...
Texas Storm Chasers Capture Glorious Tornado On Camera
Texas is no stranger to tornados and usually they are terrifying, but storm chasers in Silverton, TX managed to catch an absolute beauty of a Texas Twister on camera. On average, Texas has over 100 tornados a year, the most of any other state in the country by far. The tornado captured in this video was even more spectacular than the rest, check it out!
BEWARE: DEADLY West Nile Virus Has Invaded Texas 4 Cases Were Discovered
Texas prepares itself every year for the invasion of the most annoying and deadly creature on Earth. Mosquitos find themselves making the state of Texas a victim of itching and scratching all summer long. According to WFAA, this year mosquitoes in the great state could be life-threatening. THE WEST NILE...
Watch Out: Toxic Hammerhead Worms Invades Texas Again
The invasive species, the poisonous Hammerhead worm looks like something out of a science fiction movie, resembling a snake but much more dangerous. According to the Austin-American-Statesman, poisonous hammerhead worms are on the rise in Texas thanks to Hurricane Beryl, heavy rainfall, and the tropical climate they thrive on. The hammerhead flatworms which can grow up to 15 inches long have been popping up all around the Houston-Galveston area. They can emerge on sidewalks, driveways, patios, and areas with lots of soil.
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