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El Cenizo assesses damages after heavy rainfall
Driving through a certain area of El Cenizo was much more peaceful compared to Thursday night, May 8, when drivers faced heavy rainfall and flooded streets.
Rainbow brightens Laredo skies before heavy rain continued Thursday
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A stunning rainbow showed up in Laredo on Thursday night, May 8, after a short storm passed through. The colorful arc appeared around 8:00 p.m., and many people took out their ...
Fire breaks out at old Bender Hotel in downtown Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Fire crews responded to a fire at the old Bender Hotel in downtown Laredo Friday afternoon, May 9. According to the Laredo Fire Department, the fire started around 2:30 p.m. near ...
4-vehicle accident in North Laredo leads to heavy traffic congestion
The Laredo Police Department has reported that a four-vehicle accident occurred near the Laredo International Airport.
Texas Democrats abandon vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar
According to the Texas Tribune, the Texas Democratic Party has canceled its planned vote to condemn Congressman Henry Cuellar for voting against party interests and facing federal charges.
LISD hosts special event ahead of Mother’s Day
Although Mother’s Day is just a few days away, Laredo ISD hosted a special event to honor the mothers who do it all.
Laredo celebrates election of Pope Leo XIV with special mass
The announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s election was made at the church on Thursday, May 8. The crowd was filled with joy and hope as they learned of the historic event. On Friday, May 9, an honorary mass ...
Laredoans celebrate Pope Leo XIV with honorary mass
Laredoans believe the selection of a pope who supports migrants and promotes missionary work in Peru represents hope for South Texas.
Laredo set to celebrate 270th birthday with all-day citywide party
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo is getting ready for a big birthday party to mark its 270th year. The event will take place on Saturday, May 17, starting at 10 a.m. at San Agustin Plaza.
Laredo Police: Woman hospitalized after rear-end crash on Hwy 359
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A woman was taken to the hospital Friday morning, May 9, after a crash on Highway 359, police said. It happened around 8:30 a.m. near Cuatro Vientos Road. Police said a red Ford ...
Crash blocks traffic on Jaime Zapata Highway in south Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A crash blocked part of Jaime Zapata Highway Friday morning, May 9, police said. The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. at Jaime Zapata and South Ejido Avenue, according to Laredo ...
Chase ends in two crashes in Laredo
A car chase involving another law enforcement agency led to two crashes in north Laredo Friday morning, according to the Laredo Police Department.