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Woman dying of cancer asks for help fulfilling final wish to be buried next to her dad
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (441+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - An Illinois grandmother who cut life insurance coverage to save money is sharing her dying wish, pleading for enough support to make it to her final resting place beside her dad. Before battling cancer, she worked…...
Webb County commissioners to consider $2.1M grant, body cameras, and Casa Blanca ballroom purchase
14+ hour, 1+ min ago (152+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners will meet Monday, Jan. 12, to decide on several items important to the community. They'll consider accepting a $2.1 million grant for the Webb County Community Action Agency. The money would help low-income families pay their…...
Congressman Cuellar helps pass Breaking the Gridlock Act extending ACA tax credits
17+ hour, 16+ min ago (64+ words) Congressman Cuellar helps pass Breaking the Gridlock Act extending ACA tax credits'KGNS Congressman Cuellar helps pass Breaking the Gridlock Act extending ACA tax credits Laredo man sentenced to 11 years for large-scale human smuggling operation Laredo police arrest two teenagers for…...
Laredo police arrest two teenagers for firing gunshots
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (60+ words) Laredo police arrest two teenagers for firing gunshots'KGNS Laredo police arrest two teenagers for firing gunshots Laredo man sentenced to 11 years for large-scale human smuggling operation Congressman Cuellar helps pass Breaking the Gridlock Act extending ACA tax credits Teen shot…...
Teen shot in face during early morning drive-by shooting
17+ hour, 24+ min ago (62+ words) Teen shot in face during early morning drive-by shooting'KGNS Teen shot in face during early morning drive-by shooting Laredo man sentenced to 11 years for large-scale human smuggling operation Congressman Cuellar helps pass Breaking the Gridlock Act extending ACA tax credits…...
Relay for Life kicks off 2026 season at Bartlett Park
17+ hour, 39+ min ago (115+ words) Relay for Life kicks off 2026 season at Bartlett Park'KGNS LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Runners from across the region gathered at Bartlett Park on Saturday, Jan. 10, for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life kickoff event, marking the beginning of the 2026 season....
‘High School Musical 3′ actor Matt Prokop arrested on child pornography charges, reports say
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (290+ words) VICTORIA COUNTY, Texas (Gray News) " Former Disney actor Matt Prokop is facing several charges in Texas, including possession or promotion of child pornography, according to multiple outlets. The Victoria County Sheriff's Office confirmed Prokop's arrest to People, Fox News and…...
Weeks when decades happen: The Trump Triangle of District 28, Webb County Judge Forum, and the U.S. operation in Venezuela
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (471+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - They say there are decades when nothing happens, and then there are weeks when decades happen. This past week was one of those weeks. A quick week-in-review reveals that scope: a secret U.S. operation in the dead of…...
Abrazo children showcase colorful costumes for 2026 International Bridge Ceremony
18+ hour, 48+ min ago (73+ words) Abrazo children showcase colorful costumes for 2026 International Bridge Ceremony'KGNS LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - On Saturday, Jan. 10, the 2026 Abrazo Reception unveiled this year's official costumes for the International Abrazo Bridge Ceremony. The Abrazo children stepped forward to show off colorful dresses and…...
Woman wanted for murder arrested during traffic stop
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (40+ words) Woman wanted for murder arrested during traffic stop'KGNS Woman wanted for murder arrested during traffic stop Teen charged with murder after escaping custody, stealing police vehicle in Laredo chase Three arrested after Facebook video shows New Year's Eve gunfire...