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.
Webb County is finding ways to save money on the renovations for the former H-E-B building in downtown Laredo.
Richard Chamberlain spoke out on a recent news headline out of the state of Washington, stating that more than 100 people contracted the virus after being fully vaccinated.
Laredo city council agreed to move forward with reopening certain amenities and services to the public.
The City of Laredo has laid out four stages of reopenings, currently we’re in stage one.
It’s the league’s hope that they can get back to some sort of normalcy soon and in the safest way possible.
The Los Presidentes Arterial Road extension will be built from Cuatro Vientos Road and Loop 20 to Concord Hills Boulevard and Brownwood Street.
This comes more than a month before President Joe Biden’s goal of making the shots available to anyone who wants one by May first.
The City of Laredo Health Department has received the results of possible variants in the gateway city.
It was on this day that many of our lives changed and while people are tired of hearing about it, it’s now time to reflect on what has happened.
The city discusses its partnership with Curative to get shots into the arms of residents, also addressing questions about inequities of vaccines in parts of Laredo.
Starting Wednesday, bars and restaurants can go back to some sense of normalcy- but will they take the chance right away?
Lawsuits are starting to pile up against ERCOT and energy companies alike over the nearly week-long blackout many Texans experience last month.
The City of Laredo Health Department director Richard Chamberlain provided the latest vaccine statistics during Thursday’s briefing.
So many changes have been made over the last twelve months, and that may continue now that Governor Abbott is opening up Texas.
The City of Laredo is looking into reopening efforts after the local active case count and hospitalization rate plummets.
The waitlist will be replacing the prior registration system that left many residents frustrated.
Late January, the City of Laredo issued temporary restraining orders to several businesses including Blue Moon and La Patrona Disco Bar.
At Monday night’s council meeting, several efforts were agreed upon by members that will target groups in need and hopefully ease the public’s frustration.
ERCOT says they are hopeful things will go back to normal, but they are also warning that we’re not out of the woods just yet.
According to the ERCOT, as soon as they get out-of-service generators back online they will have the supply to meet the demand.
The former councilman in question, George Altgelt, shares his side with KGNS.
Former councilman George Altgelt and Blue Cross Blue Shield will go before the Ethics Committee for a hearing on potential ethics violations.
A local committee is raising questions over a billion dollar industrial development project between the City of Laredo and one of the largest privately held developers in the nation.
A temporary restraining order on Social Bar and Grill, Club Vibe, and La Patrona Disco Bar will remain in place until they head to the courtroom.
Laredo’s trade industry is on track to grow even larger now that city council has agreed to move forward with an industrial development project with well-known developers Majestic Realty.
In a recently released COVID compliance checklist by the city, it shows a break down of the businesses compliance checks and those found allegedly in violation.
Witnesses said that the parking lot was full, capacity wasn’t in compliance, the kitchen wasn’t being utilized, and that some patrons weren’t following mask and social distancing measures.
Chief Heard says local providers are satisfied with the process and have been referring patients.
Another petition is on it’s way to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk on behalf of the Laredo city council, a move that is potentially illegal.
A recent operation by the Laredo Police Department found that these businesses allegedly violated the COVID-19 ordinances in place by the state of Texas.
With the highest hospitalization rate in the state, council’s goal was to find a way to enhance restrictions without going against Governor Greg Abbott’s order.
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.