Lisely Garza
Reporter
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Lisely Garza graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism and Spanish.
During college, she worked on two campus broadcasts and completed an internship with Denton Record-Chronicle.
She enjoys telling stories about education, business and health. She’d love to hear your story. You can email her at lisely.garza@kgns.tv.
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We spoke to former FBI agent and Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas about his thoughts on the shooting and if there were any red flags prior to the incident.
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Dozens of people showed up at Cuellar’s headquarters; many saying they have cast their vote during early voting and others voted on Tuesday.
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Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz says since Title 42 remains in place, this could give Border Patrol more time to get more resources they need.
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A local immigration attorney says for the most part, people who crossed over and fall under Title 42 will be returned and those still in the process of seeking asylum will stay in the process.
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Border Project Launch is one of those programs that is helping children and parents by guiding and supporting them.
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Every year, TxDOT launches its Click It or Ticket campaign to reduce the number of vehicle fatalities on the roads.
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From federal to the state level, entities spoke about how they can continue to keep their students safe in the classrooms.
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A total of 25 students were recently granted a thousand-dollar scholarship each to attend college.
Many parents and community members took it to social media to express their opinions about the return of school uniforms.
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Uniforms will be reimplemented for elementary and middle school students at UISD.
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It may not be summer just yet, but this extreme heat could pose a danger to our young ones and even our pets.
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Laredo Fire officials are continuing to investigate and assess the damages made during Saturday night's fire near the shopping center on Loop 20.
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Sheriff Martin Cuellar says their main job is not immigration but he will continue to assist federal agencies.
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Drone video captures a black wrecked SUV in the middle of two lanes on Mines Road and the Penitas area.
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Sheriff Cuellar reminds potential deputies wanting to become part of the team or who are currently at the sheriff’s department, they can build their careers within Webb County.
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A 24-inch water line break in north Laredo had some waking up on Mother’s Day with little to no water pressure.
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Several feral hogs have been spotted around the San Isidro subdivision.
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The Immunization Program Partnership says they continue to hear parents are hesitant in vaccinating their children against the coronavirus as well as other diseases.
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Monday marked the start of National Correctional Officers’ Week, a moment to recognize those who guard our local jail.
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The Webb County Sheriff’s Office recognized 10 Webb County Jail Correctional Officers as part of the 2022 National Correctional Officers’ Week.
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Encinal Police Department vehicle chase on Saturday afternoon.
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Officials met for world trade bridge expansion in Laredo
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A group of 11 individuals got inducted into the Tiger Legends, but for one individual it means much more to him.
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A local organization is helping children with autism by doing “real life” simulations that will be of great benefit to them.
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This year marks 100 years of printing a yearbook and while the celebrations are expected to be big, the school’s yearbook staff is turning to the community to help locate missing treasures.
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Raul Leal a spokesperson for TxDOT says they have seen an increase in distracted driving crashes and fatalities.
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In observance of Autism Awareness Month, our local college decided to help kids with autism get better acquainted with being around medical personnel.
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Local authorities are taking some time to teach children the danger's of drinking.
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The wait is over, Laredo City officials announced on Friday that Uni-Trade Stadium is ready to welcome fans just in time for Opening Day.
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A local student makes a special request asking a school district if they can help grant his sick father’s wish to see him graduate.
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Men and women from all foreign wars lined up at the City of Laredo Cemetery to pay their respects to the Unaccompanied Korean War veteran.
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The Rio Bravo Fire Department has seen blazes first-hand, but it lacks the resources to keep fighting those fires.
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The Texas Department of Transportation reported over 26,000 crashes in work zones statewide for 2021. Of those accidents 244 of these accidents were fatalities, and 856 of these crashes resulted in serious injuries.
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The owner Michael Wong says he decided to open this restaurant when he took a trip to Laredo and noticed that there weren’t any Chinese restaurants.
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Voz de Niños C.A.S.A raising awareness for children the foster care system in Webb County.
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In observance of Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, many organizations are teaming up to raise awareness on the issue.
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A local cyclist in Laredo reacts to recent cycling accidents.
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A small community 56 miles east of Laredo continues to see big numbers of illegal border crossings and human smuggling attempts.
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The initiative is a joint mission along the southern border which includes a collaboration between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Military.
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Residents in west Laredo are shaken up after discovering that the sixth homicide of the year took place in their neighborhood.
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Authorities in south Texas say they have seen an increase in high-speed vehicle pursuits that are tied to human smuggling or drug trafficking.
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A new clinic will provide an array of health services to those living on the westside.
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Callers share with Laredo Crime Stoppers on why they give the organization tips.
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The Texas Department of Transportation explains their role in the proposed 4/5 International bridge.
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One city councilmember proposed for an investigation be done to find the root cause of the ongoing water problems. Last night, council voted to go ahead with the investigation.