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|By Yocelin Gallardo
Senator Cornyn pushing for investigation into allegations at Freeman Coliseum
Updated: Mar. 18, 2021 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Yocelin Gallardo
A two-person confrontation at a local gym has had many people talking.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2021 at 9:57 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Cuellar fears a recent increase in migrant apprehensions along the southern border could lead to a surge.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
City Manager Robert Eads says it’s been a slow process, but he assures the number of affected customers has been decreasing.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 2:50 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
This happened at the CVS location on Guadalupe Street.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 10:37 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
A family is putting the pieces together after they say their son was last seen running towards the Rio Grande.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 9:47 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Chamberlain says this delay will affect 230 people expecting to receive their second dose in these upcoming days through these specific providers.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 9:54 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Unfortunately, your card has your full name and birthday on it, as well as information about which and where you got your vaccine.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
The Mexican consulate is clearing up rumors after social media posts claimed new restrictions make it harder to travel into Nuevo Laredo.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 8:26 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Laredo fire authorities tell KGNS that vehicle-fires are not common, but the fact that five have happened in the last two weeks is concerning.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 9:28 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
With the big bowl taking place this weekend, city officials are stressing the importance of only watching the big game with your household
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 10:20 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Juvencio Estrada says he wanted to document history and also the faces who tend to those battling to survive.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 9:12 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Experts add double masking is ideal for so called “high risk” situations like traveling, going to the grocery store, or gathering with others.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 9:23 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
With the allocation of vaccines only being close to or a little over one thousand a week, officials expect distribution to be a slow process.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 9:15 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Only individuals who got their first dose at the beginning of the year at the city hosted drive at TAMIU qualify for this drive beginning on Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 9:32 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Council did motion for the Laredo Vaccination Committee to look into a legal way to improve the system so local seniors can have a chance to get the vaccine.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
On Wednesday, the city reported between both local hospitals there are 28 patients waiting for a COVID bed.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 9:15 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
The students say kids their age can use the app “Medelas” to learn more about illnesses that they are vulnerable to, as well as how to treat and prevent them.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 11:47 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
The incident happened back in September when officers discovered a woman’s body at the 200 block of Canyon Oak Drive.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
According to an attorney, employers can terminate if they determine if an individual who does not want to be vaccinated will expose others to the virus at the work site.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 11:04 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Chamberlain says an additional 2,066 COVID cases were added to the total positive count, but of those only 1,609 are new.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 12:08 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
A local family didn't let the pandemic stop them from celebrating their family member's 100th birthday.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 10:44 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
If low and inconsistent numbers of doses continue to be sent to Webb County, the Laredo city manager Robert Eads believes it will be awhile before a large part of the local population gets vaccinated.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 9:50 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
After this weekend’s vaccine drive-thru that many called disorganized, city officials are now looking to improve the efficiency on how vaccines are given to the public.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 10:24 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
As vaccines continue to roll out, one of Laredo’s vaccine providers shares how they set out to distribute thousands of vaccines in the last couple of days.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 11:24 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
If you insist on heading out of town, Richard Chamberlain lists some safety steps to consider.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 10:03 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
During these upcoming months, organizers have had to make some tough calls regarding the future of these traditional festivities.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 11:05 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
After Harmony schools put a halt on sports and in-person activities, students were given a modern day alternative.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
This buffer will be required when the COVID-19 hospitalization rate is 25% or higher, which as of Monday it is.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 12:46 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
A local coffee barista is grabbing the attention of many including a company from the country’s coffee capital.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 9:59 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Unlike most children who are diagnosed with COVID, the Laredo health authority Doctor victor Trevino says the infant is showing symptoms.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 7:29 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
This warning comes after two members of Britain’s National Health Service experienced allergic reactions after receiving the vaccine Tuesday.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 10:44 PM CST
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Students will have to take the exam in class; however, if parents choose not to send them, they will not be penalized and will be able to test in the spring.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 9:01 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
This team is designed to transfer COVID-19 patients to out of town hospitals and limit their wait in local emergency rooms.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2020 at 10:42 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Starting on Friday, the Christmas lights at local parks will be turned off at 10 p.m. in order to comply with the new curfew.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 at 9:01 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Doctor Trevino says travelers will be given vital information like safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and they will also be informed about local emergency orders they must follow while in the city.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2020 at 9:36 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
The Laredo health director says because the city has hosted vaccine drives before, staff is trained to ensure proper flow and support.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 9:00 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Transferring out patients to out-of-town hospitals is an option but for that to happen hospitals in San Antonio or the Valley would have to accept them, which could be hard since they are also facing their own surge.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 9:04 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
The Vela family wants to do their part in bringing attention to this type of cancer in a unique way after Ruben was diagnosed with the disease.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 8:49 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Schools now have the power to temporarily suspend on campus instruction if a significant number of the staff are impacted due to a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 8:57 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
According to Doctor Victor Trevino, the extra help will assist in opening up more beds at both hospitals and even lower the hospitalization rate.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 10:42 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Authorities will be monitoring bars and nightclubs and make sure employees and patrons are following the COVID-19 health guidelines.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
UISD and LISD say they expect thousands of students to return for those testing days, but both say no more than 10 students will be in a classroom.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 7:41 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
The Laredo health authority says these tests will further help identify infected people without needing to leave their home.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 9:29 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Some council members are pushing for stricter mandates as the holiday season approaches, while others oppose harsher restrictions, saying it will hurt local businesses.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 10:41 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
The letter presented to city council includes recommendations on how to prevent a crisis during the uptick of COVID cases and over 70 medical professionals have signed it in support of it.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Laredo health director Chamberlain suggests to only celebrate with people in your own household, no large gatherings and not to travel during this high level of COVID.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 10:13 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
John Valls' family tells KGNS that his greatest joy was to share his life lessons and experiences in the war and they hope we will help carry his message for many more years.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 10:39 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
According to preliminary results published by the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, President Donald Trump won Zapata County on Tuesday night with support from 52.5% of voters.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2020 at 9:21 PM CST
|By Yocelin Gallardo
Laredo Health Director Richard Chamberlain says if the rate remains 15% or more for the next seven days, we will have to take a step back and capacity will return to 50% for certain businesses.