Lisely Garza
Reporter / Weekend Anchor
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Lisely Garza was born and raised in North Texas.
Ever since she was in high school she knew she wanted to be a journalist.
She took journalism, photojournalism, yearbook and newspaper classes since 2012.
After graduating high school she attended Richland College and received her associate degree in Mass Communication F.O.S Broadcast Journalism in 2018.
Then transferred to the University of North Texas where she received her Bachelors in Broadcast and Digital Journalism along with a minor in Spanish and a profesional Spanish Certification in May of 2020.
She interned at the Denton-Record Chronicle and also did freelance work until 2020. She was part of the photography and digital team.
She began her journalism career in 2021 at KGNS as a reporter and later became the weekend evening anchor.
She left Laredo to continue journalism in Austin, TX at Univision Austin. Covering stories that impact the Hispanic community. She covered politics, education, immigration and severe weather as a multimedia journalist.
Now she is back in Laredo anchoring the weekend evening shows and reporting during the week.
Her favorite stories to cover are border/ immigration news , education, health and public affairs.
You can contact Lisely Garza with story tips at lisely.garza@kgns.tv.
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Residents in one Laredo neighborhood are growing furious following ongoing issues of people driving recklessly near the Three Points Park.
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It was a family affair as hundreds of people headed out to the National Night Out event.
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The city of Encinal has found itself in a state of operational limbo for three days now after the fiscal year budget for the next year failed to pass during a special city council meeting that lasted just a few minutes.
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As of Sunday, municipal operations including the police department have been suspended.
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Four-H clubs are the largest youth development program in Texas with more than 350,000 youth participating in 4-H chapters throughout Texas each year.
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Pillar took a significant step toward promoting health and awareness in the community by hosting the National Gay Men’s HIV and AIDS Testing Marathon.
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In a concerning trend that has persisted throughout the year, Webb County has witnessed a significant increase in school threats, with 22 incidents reported at various campuses since the beginning of the year.
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In an effort to prevent fentanyl deaths, Governor Gregg Abbott signed Senate Bill 867 to allow the distribution of Narcan to college and universities in Texas.
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High school seniors from all over our region were able to get a sneak peak at what careers await them in then near future.
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A Laredo elementary school was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Law enforcement encourages drivers to use a GPS tracking system in their car to help them locate the vehicle in the event that it gets stolen.
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With just a few days left in September, kids at one district south of Webb County are joining forces to create a message of hope for those fighting cancer.
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After a two week trial, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is back at work after he was acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment.
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The initiative was inspired by their head swim coach Maritza Gomez after she suffered a traumatic event at a swimming pool at a very young age.
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With the new school year, well underway, LISD schools are receiving an extra layer of security that will assist campuses district wide.
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Even though these types of crimes are ongoing smugglers are finding creative ways to get their job done.
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A vocal group of parents has taken to the streets in peaceful protest following recent announcements by USID regarding significant changes to bus routes.
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Operation Stonegarden continues for federal and local law enforcement agencies that enforce border security.
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Authorities are investigating an accident involving a UISD school bus and a train.
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The “Save Women’s Sports Act” has officially gone into effect, aiming to safeguard the integrity of women’s sports in Texas by restricting biological men from competing against female athletes at colleges and universities across the state.
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A new law is set to revolutionize road safety in Texas recently signed into law, grants TxDOT the authority to temporarily adjust speed limits on roadways without the need for statewide approval.
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The Webb Consolidated Independent School District is complying with a new law that went into effect last Friday.
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Texas families will now be spared sales tax on menstrual products and some baby supplies.
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A new law in Texas that took effect this weekend is implementing strict penalties for those convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
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A Laredo Family is grieving after two young men lost their lives in a car accident on Mines Road Friday morning.
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Thousands of students were released early from schools across South Texas on Monday due to a mass threat that circulated. The situation was handled by ZCISD, in close coordination with law enforcement agencies.
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Shifts in the Texas Education Agency policy regarding school bus transportation are causing concerns, particularly for students residing close to their campuses.
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UISD has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo to introduce after-school programs at two UISD schools.
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After students were dismissed on Monday, federal, state, local law enforcement agencies conducted several sweeps inside the classrooms of Laredo-area schools.
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Last year, 32 law enforcement officers died by suicide and nine officers attempted to commit suicide, that’s according to a recent study conducted by the FBI.
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A Laredo woman who became trapped in the floodwaters during Tuesday's storm is now sharing her terrifying experience as well as the moment a good Samaritan came to her rescue.
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Crews with the City of Laredo were out in full force Wednesday assessing some of the damage left by what was Tropical Storm Harold.
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While first responders were busy monitoring the roads Tuesday, one Laredoan risked his own life to help a woman who became stuck in the floodwaters.
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Laredo residents who frequent the downtown area soon won't have to worry about cars on this popular street.
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An item will discuss the possibility of closing Iturbide Street to vehicular traffic during Friday and Saturday nights.
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Attendees took the stand during public comment Wednesday night to either defend or ask for the removal of UISD Superintendent David Gonzalez.
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The UISD Police Department said every year they undergo a series of trainings and this year; they learned some new tactics and techniques to keep students and teachers safe.
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A man who witnessed the moment a vehicle crashed and caught fire Sunday describes the brutality he saw that morning.
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Four teenagers are confirmed to have died following a tragic car accident on Sunday morning.
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