Ruben Villarreal
Anchor / Executive Producer / Digital News Desk
KGNS
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After a 25 year career in radio, Ruben Villarreal made his way to KGNS when they launched the KGNS Digital News Desk on Election Night, March 1, 2020.
Soon after its launch, the KGNS Digital News Desk would be a crucial component in delivering important information on the coronavirus pandemic through KGNS’ digital platforms including social media.
Aside from the KGNS Digital News Desk, Ruben now anchors KGNS News Today and KGNS News at Noon.
Education
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:11 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Miss Southwest Texas USA Elba Mendoza and Miss Southwest Texas Teen USA Victoria Rendon will compete for the title of Miss Texas
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 9:01 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
The Salvation Army of Laredo will host the 2023 Doing The Most Good Dinner featuring Randy White
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 9:35 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
The Bola Blanca Chamber Classic will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Casa Blanca Golf Course
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 9:40 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Mayor Treviño appears on KGNS News Today to discuss disaster declaration
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:16 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Honey Rot is one of many local bands who will perform at Jamboozie
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:16 AM CST
|By Ruben Villarreal
Prepare to turn back time this weekend!
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 8:54 AM CST
|By Ruben Villarreal
Women in Laredo will be celebrating International Women's Day with warm and windy conditions.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:45 AM CST
|By Ruben Villarreal
Another warm winter day in south Texas but how long will we be in the 90s?
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:14 AM CST
|By Ruben Villarreal
You can put those winter coats and jackets away because you’re not going to need them!
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:35 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Students in the Laredo-Webb County area who are in need of school supplies will have a chance to pick some up this morning.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 11:53 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal and Roger Uvalle
John Cena will be making his return to Monday Night Raw from Laredo.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Over 1,000 students will walk the plank to receive their associate degrees and or certifications.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Alex Cano and Ruben Villarreal
Medical leaders met with consultants on how to attract, integrate, and retain medical personnel and professionals in Laredo.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Commission Shift sayS Texas Railroad Commission needs to be regulated by commissioners, especially when it comes to accepting campaign contributions from big oil companies.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 3:51 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day and a local business wants to help you celebrate with an out of this world experience.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
The City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Department is inviting families to roll on over to Slaughter Park for a special event!
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Academy Sports + Outdoors is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day by surprising two United High School teachers and moms with a shopping spree.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
The South Texas Food Bank is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Health Fiesta Under the Stars on Thursday.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 3:39 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
The “Finding Family Around the World" genealogy program features exhibits of members’ research, family histories, and other interesting displays.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Musical talents will be on full display at Laredo College as students and distinguished guests perform a free concert.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 12:16 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
The TRLA is hosting a free virtual expunction and juvenile record-sealing clinic for youth and adults with criminal and juvenile records.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 1:37 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
Seventy million dollars will soon be going towards funding for grants to support colonias and other communities covered under the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 10:43 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
UISD will be offering all phases of the COVID-19 vaccine at two of their campuses today.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
The volunteer services council for the Border Region Behavioral Health Center presents “A Day at the Derby.”
Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 2:30 PM CDT
|By Ruben Villarreal
The awards shine a spotlight on inspiring stories and offers statewide recognition to the diverse ways Texans are giving back with their time and talents.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 10:24 AM CST
|By Ruben Villarreal
City Councilmember Vanessa Perez will also discuss the possibility of reopening city recreation centers with limited occupancy.
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