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Laredo mayor, police to address youth gun violence at press conference
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (72+ words) Laredo mayor, police to address youth gun violence at press conference'KGNS LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The mayor and Laredo Police Department will hold a press conference to address recent youth gun violence in the community. The briefing will take place on…...
Two ICE protests held in Laredo within a week
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (57+ words) Two ICE protests held in Laredo within a week'KGNS Two ICE protests held in Laredo within a week Laredo ISD implements Texas Senate Bill 13 for library oversight Laredo City Council approves Javier Montemayor as associate municipal judge LPD responds to…...
Laredo man arrested on drug trafficking and outstanding warrant charges
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (263+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Christian Grajeda, 23, faces significant drug trafficking and outstanding warrant charges following his apprehension in Laredo on February 1, 2026. The arrest culminated in multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after officers discovered substantial narcotics evidence during a vehicle search. Grajeda…...
Webb County deputies arrest man on drug charges near high school
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (62+ words) Webb County deputies arrest man on drug charges near high school'kgns.tv Webb County deputies arrest man on drug charges near high school Mayor Trevino outlines city achievements in State of the City address Laredo community reacts to immigration operations…...
Federal agent involved in two-vehicle crash in Laredo
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (139+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A U.S. Border Patrol agent was cited for failure to control speed after rear-ending a civilian vehicle on South U.S. 83. Laredo police officers responded to an accident with injuries at about 12:34 a.m. on Monday, January 26, in the 4500 block of South…...
Webb County commissioners address questions following Sheriff Martin Cuellar’s indictment
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (312+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County commissioners clarified they have no authority to remove Sheriff Martin Cuellar from office following his federal indictment last week. Nathan Bratton of the Webb County Civil Legal Division read a statement during the commissioners court…...
$44,000 seized, multiple arrests as Laredo targets unlicensed gambling operations
1+ week, 1+ day ago (208+ words) This recent arrest marks the latest phase of an ongoing investigation that originated nearly seven months earlier when law enforcement targeted two establishments suspected of facilitating high-stakes informal gambling and illicit financial transactions. The enforcement effort began on July 23, 2025, when…...
16-page federal indictment details allegations against Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar
1+ week, 4+ day ago (411+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Department of Justice confirmed Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar is among those indicted in what the department described as a COVID-era fraud scheme. Federal court documents allege Cuellar and others used county staff and resources to…...
UISD Board President, Laredo elected leaders speak out after Sheriff Cuellar Indictment
1+ week, 5+ day ago (58+ words) UISD Board President, Laredo elected leaders speak out after Sheriff Cuellar Indictment'kgns.tv UISD Board President, Laredo elected leaders speak out after Sheriff Cuellar Indictment Laredo signs $26 million deal to connect water treatment plants Former Webb County Youth Village employee…...
Former Webb County Youth Village employee arrested for online solicitation of minor
1+ week, 5+ day ago (65+ words) Former Webb County Youth Village employee arrested for online solicitation of minor'kgns.tv Former Webb County Youth Village employee arrested for online solicitation of minor Laredo students learn to garden at Canseco Community Garden Laredo moves forward with $15 million Plaza…...