Brenda Camacho
MMJ / Anchor/ Producer
Laredo, TX
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Brenda Camacho was born and raised in Laredo, TX. She graduated from Alexander High School, Class of 2012. She then went to Laredo Community College for two years, then transferred to Texas State University where she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in 2016.
After graduating, Brenda joined the KGNS Team as an Associate Producer, and then worked her way up to a Multimedia Journalist / Producer / Anchor.
During the weekdays you can find her out on the streets getting video and interviews with our elected officials or community members. You can catch her stories on the KGNS New Early Edition, KGNS News Evening Edition and KGNS News at Ten.
On Sunday, Brenda anchors and produces. You can watch her at 5 and 10 giving the news and weather.
Brenda is grateful for the opportunity to get to know the community, and inform them on what’s going on.
When it comes to the location of the proposed water park project, the city is looking to make a splash in south Laredo.
For one Laredo man, it’s another year of uncertainty and frustration over a harassment case that continues to haunt him and so many other families that go through this.
In an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the New Year's Eve holiday, the City of Laredo has implemented a contact tracing mandate for local restaurants.
Several council members expressed concern about the impact this could have on the tax department’s staff.
The federal government is warning Americans not to fall victim of COVID-19 vaccine fraud.
In our last part of our special proposition series, we take a look at moral turpitude, a proposal that more than 70% of people voted for this past election cycle.
About 43,000 voters agreed that future city managers will need a masters degree and eight years of experience in related fields to even be considered for the position.
Anyone wanting to run for office such as City Council would have to pay or get a certain number of signatures from qualified voters, if they choose not to pay.
KGNS spoke exclusively with Mayor Pete Saenz about what these approved propositions mean for his office and future mayors of Laredo.
Before the propositions were on the ballot, the commission would met months in advance, but this time the suggestions they had did not reach voters.
The clock may be ticking on the Trump administration, but a campaign promise to build a southern border wall is speeding up.
Since September, the actions of certain firefighter union members has been a topic of conversation in at least six council meetings.
Laredo police are giving the community tips on how to stay safe in parks and trails now that the sun goes down at 6 o’clock.
One councilman says the cite and release policy isn’t turning a blind eye to drug use, but is designed to not overburden the justice system.
The City of Laredo is hoping voters will participate once again, although historically runoff races don’t get a lot of participation.
During the meeting, the city planning director said that they might need a zone change instead of an ordinance in order to expand local cemeteries.
Mayor Pete Saenz called for a veto on a previous decision to move forward with plans for the Plaza Theatre, but was overturned by five council members.
Republicans in Webb County may have had the loudest roar, but they were still unable to flip the entire community red.
The over 40 page contract tells us what deal was reached to have Aeromar here and just how much it’s going to cost taxpayers to have access to Mexico City.
A pandemic isn’t stopping the group from continuing to create the next generation of informed citizens.
JHS Architect will be working with Leyendecker Construction and Gilpin Engineering on the fairgrounds project.
Now that positive COVID-19 numbers are on the decline, Laredo leaders are pleading with the federal government to loosen things up to avoid another restriction past October 21st.
A proposal was set forward to have council members get voluntarily drug tested and that those results be posted on the City of Laredo’s website.
In September 2019, the white tents that stand adjacent to bridge one in downtown Laredo started receiving asylum seekers fighting for the American dream.
Back in August, TABC changed guidelines allowing them to operate as restaurants, but only if they provide pre-packaged food or work with food trucks.
Council and city management agreed on several mechanisms to hear from citizens, one being a call-in system that other cities like Corpus Christi are already doing.
Despite the mistake, Doctor Victor Trevino said the numbers did increase from Monday to Tuesday but only by seven, not as previously reported.
Six people were interviewed between July and September for the position and on Tuesday the city manager will announce his choice for the job.
This begs the question: if an outbreak of a now dozen cases doesn’t warrant a quarantine what numbers does?
An agreement between the city and Laredo Nursing and Rehab will allow for the transfer of positive COVID-19 nursing home residents to the facility, but those plans were derailed after they heard news that ambulances aren’t available.
The most recent emergency order was signed on July 31st and was set to expire on August 31st, but City Manager Robert Eads said the mayor will use his authority to extend that even further.
Why is it so important to fill out the census? According to the Community Development director not filling out this questionnaire means the next ten years of funding will be lower to our community, to our schools, and our healthcare system.
After days of negotiations, the health authority announces an agreement with Laredo Nursing and Rehab for the purpose of isolating positive COVID patients within their walls.
The City of Laredo received roughly $15 million through the Federal Cares Act and nearly two million of that will be going towards small businesses assistance here at home.
Final negotiations are being made to designate a local nursing home for all residents positive with COVID-19.
During Monday night’s City Council meeting, members discussed a request from CBP to put razor wire on identified riverfront properties owned by the city.
The local health authority says we’re starting to see some relief from the pandemic, but officials are urging the public not to let their guard down.
The propositions approved include things like: defining moral turpitude, the mayor’s veto power, city manager qualifications, and much more.
Newly appointed Fire Chief Guillermo Heard has been serving as deputy fire chief of EMS services for over a year and has over 20 years of experience he was appointed to by former chief Steve Landin.