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Martin High School basketball team reunites 63 years later  KGNS.tv

A high school poem dedicated to the 1956 Martin High School basketball team is now up on display at Pat's Kitchen.

Martin High School student wins brand new car  KGNS.tv

One lucky high school graduate will be rolling around town this summer in a brand new car. Congratulations to Angel Rodriguez!

LISD administrators prepare for upcoming school year  KGNS.tv

Employees over at LISD are hitting the books in preparation of the upcoming school year.

Senator John Cornyn visits Martin High School  KGNS.tv

Congressman Henry Cuellar and Senator John Cornyn made a stop at Martin High School to talk about the Gear Up for Success Program.

Martin High School principal promotes school's accomplishments  KGNS.tv

A local high school principal is promoting the tremendous strides his school has made over the years.

Graduation ceremonies scheduled for Laredo ISD high schools  Laredo Morning Times

Graduating seniors from Martin, Nixon and Cigarroa High Schools will be receiving their high school diplomas during commencement exercises on Thursday, ...

Martin High School student saves teammates life  KGNS.tv

A local Martin High School student is being praised for his heroic efforts after he saved his teammate from choking to death.

Martin High School students get a lesson on agriculture  KGNS.tv

Martin High School is planting the seed of agriculture basics into the minds of its freshman students.

Martin High School Seniors celebrate graduation  KGNS.tv

The 2018 class of seniors from Martin High School took to the stage.

Local student gets accepted into 30 different colleges  KGNS.tv

A bright student is making his mark by graduating at the top of his class and on his way to the University of his choice with a million dollars in scholarship funds.

Martin High School practicing lockdown drill  KGNS.tv

LISD officials would like to advise parents that Martin High School is undergoing a lockdown drill and there is no reason to be alarmed.

'That is what we are': Conjunto pep rally at Martin High School goes viral  Laredo Morning Times

Martin High School's pep rallies have been drawing a lot more eyeballs lately. Last Thursday, Martin Principal Guillermo Pro uploaded several videos to ...

Martin High School Class of 1957 celebrates 60th reunion  Laredo Morning Times

In May 1957, students from Martin High School celebrated their graduation. Saturday at Embassy Suites, 60 years later, those same students reunited once ...

Martin High School student who threatened to be the next mass shooter, arrested  Laredo Morning Times

A high school student has been arrested for indicating on social media that he could be the next mass shooter, according to Laredo police. Martin High student ...

Graduation schedule for LISD  KGNS.tv

Many LISD high school seniors will walk the stage as they graduate high school!

Martin High School welding students build Emblem  KGNS.tv

Three students from Martin High School decided to give back to their school by building a symbol they could leave behind.

Martin Football Team brings awareness to Down Syndrome  KGNS.tv

Martin High School Head Football Coach David Charles visited the studio with his daughter to announce the Down Syndrome Awareness Football Game Friday.

Laredo high school ranked in Top 10 through Texas, top 100 in nation  Laredo Morning Times

For the fifth year in a row, U.S. News and World Report named the Laredo Independent School District's Hector J. Garcia Early College High School as one of ...

Martin High School Band participate in leadership camp  KGNS.tv

Students from the Martin High School Band participated in a two day leadership program at Camp Huisache. The 43 members were visited by guest speakers ...

Martin High School cheerleaders preparing for nationals  Laredo Morning Times

The team hosted National Cheerleaders Association one-on-one summer initiative at their school where they not only received an invitation to compete ...

Martin High School tennis courts dedicated  Laredo Morning Times

The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees dedicated the Martin High School Tennis Court Complex during a ceremony on Wednesday morning.

LCC trustee, Martin High School teacher arrested on DWI charge  Laredo Morning Times

Allen Tijerina, Laredo Community College board member and high school teacher, has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, according to the Texas ...

Laredo trailblazer Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa Jr. dies at 94  Laredo Morning Times

Joaquin Cigarroa Jr., a trailblazing doctor who served the Laredo area for over six decades, has died at the age of 94. Cigarroa, a father of 10, was the first ...

Laredo ISD awards teacher of the year, honors retirees  Laredo Morning Times

Over 50 of this year's retired LISD staff and dozens of paraprofessionals and teachers were honored for their dedication to LISD. READ MORE: US News ...

52nd annual Hammer Bowl between Martin and Nixon  KGNS.tv

Upcoming rivalry game between Martin and Nixon.

Martin makes United’s Rodriguez Jr. its girls’ basketball coach  Laredo Morning Times

Rene Rodriguez Jr. grew up five blocks away from Martin High School and his first exposure to the game of basketball was when he was in elementary at a ...

Community remembers impact and generosity of Carlos Mejia  Laredo Morning Times

Carlos Mejía was a man of giving. The Laredo native and valedictorian in the Martin High School 1959 class, who passed away at the age of 78 years old on ...

Time to get rid of unwanted medications!  KGNS.tv

It's time to clean out your cabinet and get rid of any unwanted or expired medications as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Laredo Youth of the Month honorees named  Laredo Morning Times

The Laredo Sector Border Patrol recently held its Youth of the Month event at the Lyndon B. Johnson High School. At a ceremony for the January 2019 honorees ...

Border Patrol presents February Youth of the Month honorees  Laredo Morning Times

The Laredo Sector Border Patrol held its Youth of the Month event at the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School on Wednesday. At a ceremony for the ...

Winners announced for 2019's IBC Youth Parade Under the Stars  Laredo Morning Times

WBCA announced on Friday the winners of the IBC Youth Parade Under the Stars. From pre-school to high school, Laredo's talented youth partook in this ...

Laredo-area high school JROTC candidates train for nationals  Laredo Morning Times

JROTC cadets from Cigarroa, Martin and Nixon high schools were equipped with 8-pound replica rifles, which they kept at attention during training exercises to ...

Battle of the Bands: Martin vs Cigarroa  KGNS.tv

The Battle of the Bands continues as the Martin High School band will take on the band from Cigarroa. To cast your vote go to our Twitter page @KGNS_Sports.

Hall of Fame announces 44th class of inductees  Laredo Morning Times

The Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame announced the 2019 class inductees Wednesday. The 44th class features three professional athletes ...

How did Laredo schools perform on accountability ratings?  KGNS.tv

The Texas Education Agency released their 2018 school accountability ratings and it shows just how United ISD and Laredo ISD are performing in three ...

Graduation ceremonies set for Laredo ISD high schools  Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Independent School District announced Wednesday schedules for its high school graduation ceremonies.. Laredo Independent School District ...

Humberto “Bert” Donavan  Laredo Morning Times

Humbe “Bert” Donavan was born in Laredo Texas to Francisco and Juana G. Donovan. Humbe graduated from Martin High School where he and his longtime ...

Laredo teacher, 32, pleads guilty to improper relationship with 16-year-old student  mySA

For the third time this year, a former United ISD teacher has pleaded guilty to having an improper relationship with a student. Joel Adrian Madrigal, 32, pleaded ...

DUI crash survivor shares story to local students  KGNS.tv

A crash survivor who lost his ability to walk and talk has decided to use his own personal experience to warn students about the dangers of drunk driving.

GLORIA G. DABDOUB  Laredo Morning Times

Gloria G. Dabdoub, age 94, of Laredo, TX, entered into the presence of the Almighty on Monday, December 17, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family. Gloria ...

91-year-old Texas man, decorated World War II vet graduates from high school 72 years later  mySanAntonio.com

An elderly South Texas man has lived a life full of accomplishments: an all-star track record, historical infantry career in World War II and a 70-year marriage, but ...

ROSARIO FLORES GARCIA  Laredo Morning Times

Rosario Flores Garcia peacefully lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Laredo, Texas. Rosario was born on October 8, 1941 in Laredo to ...

JOSE GONZALO CARDENAS  Laredo Morning Times

Jose Gonzalo Cardenas, age 72, was called to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019. Jose Gonzalo is preceded in death by his parents, Rodolfo and Epifania ...

LILIA VILLARREAL VAZQUEZ  Laredo Morning Times

Lilia Villarreal Vazquez, 91, of Laredo, Texas, passed away on February 10, 2019. Lilia was born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas - Mexico on August 27, 1927.

Students work to complete a sculpture in south Laredo  KGNS.tv

The rendering of a new sculpture broke ground Wednesday. The work of art will soon welcome residents of south Laredo.

LISD Offering Free Income Tax Assistance  KGNS.tv

IRS-certified students from the Laredo Independent School District are providing free tax assistance to Laredoans, starting Tuesday.

CONSUELO “CHELO” VILLANUEVA CADENA  Laredo Morning Times

Consuelo “Chelo” Villanueva Cadena went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 7, 2018 in Laredo, Texas at the age of 75. Mrs. Cadena was born in Laredo ...

Tirza Magdalena Martin Cox  Laredo Morning Times

DEC. 6, 1938 - OCT. 25, 2016. Tirza Magdalena Martin Cox, loving wife, mother and loyal friend passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. She was born in ...

DR. JOAQUIN GONZALEZ CIGARROA JR.  Laredo Morning Times

Dr. Joaquin Gonzalez Cigarroa, Jr. devoted his beautiful and noble life to serving not only his family but also his beloved community of Laredo, Texas. Blessed ...

RAUL VILLARREAL  Laredo Morning Times

“He's in the sun, the wind, the rain, he's in the air you breathe with every breath you take. He sings a song of hope and cheer, there's no more pain, no more fear.

An inside look at local school raids  KGNS.tv

KGNS News got a firsthand look at a school raid conducted by the S.E.E.” Taskforce.

New early college in the works for Laredo ISD  Laredo Morning Times

The Laredo Independent School District is working on welcoming the addition of a third early college program. LISD, in partnership with Laredo Community ...

LISD graduations set for today, Friday at the LEA  Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Independent School District commencement ceremonies will be held today and Friday. Graduation ceremonies for Nixon, Cigarroa, and Martin high ...

Students honored for December's Youth of the Month program  KGNS.tv

A group of high school students were honored by the Laredo Sector Border Patrol for their hard work and dedication in and out of the classroom.

Collmer, Robert G.  Waco Tribune-Herald

Robert G. Collmer. November 28, 1926 - November 21, 2018. Robert George Collmer, 91, of Waco, passed away peacefully at noon on Wednesday, November ...

Laredo Sector Border Patrol recognizes Youth of the Month recipients  KGNS.tv

For the past 30 years the Laredo Sector Border Patrol has been hosting its Youth of the Month program in order to celebrate the academic and civic ...

Records: The highest-paid LISD principals for the 2016-17 school year  Laredo Morning Times

The highest-paid principals in the Laredo Independent School District make upwards of $100,000 a year, according to records obtained by LMTonline.com.

Marching Band Festival set for Oct. 3 at the SAC  Laredo Morning Times

Anyone who loves to see a great music arts competition is invited to attend the United Independent School District Annual Marching Band Festival. The event will ...

RUBEN MARTINEZ JR.  Laredo Morning Times

Mr. Ruben Martinez, 64, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 25, 2018. His wife, children, brothers and sisters were with him in his final moments as he ...

Laredo ISD short $1.7 million for Veterans Field renovations  Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Independent School District's Veterans Field project now has a price tag of $6.4 million, and the search for additional funding continues. An estimated ...

Photos: IBC Youth Parade Under the Stars winners announced  Laredo Morning Times

LAREDO – The International Bank of Commerce Youth Parade Under the Stars took place Thursday. From pre-school to high school, Laredo's talented youth ...

United ISD dominates statewide rankings of Laredo-area middle schools  Laredo Morning Times

If you're wondering which school district in Laredo is best at educating middle schoolers, the answer is United ISD and it's not even close, according to statewide ...

LISD students have fun in the snow  KGNS.tv

Although school was still in session for LISD schools, some students got a chance to have some fun.

Friday Football Fever  KGNS.tv

District 29-6A Alexander, LBJ, United, United South, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Southwest and South San. District 31-5A Cigarroa, Martin, Nixon, Pioneer, Rio Grande ...

Youth parade set for 6 p.m. tonight  Laredo Morning Times

The IBC Youth Parade Under the Stars is set to start at 6 p.m. today. The annual parade will feature illuminated floats, dance groups, cheerleaders and bands.

Rafael Delgado (1939-2018)  Hays Free Press

Rafael Delgado, 79, passed away on July 13, 2018, at his home in Kyle, TX, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Laredo, TX, he graduated from ...

Ben Morales, former Webb County judge, dies at 67  Laredo Morning Times

Webb County Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina described Morales as a highly respected member of the bar and judiciary who earned the respect of the ...

Laredo native to join the New York Knicks' coaching staff, according to reports  Laredo Morning Times

Laredo native and Alexander High School graduate Kaleb Canales will be joining the New York Knicks' coaching staff, according to reports from ESPN's Adrian ...

Daniel Flores, Jr.  Laredo Morning Times

Daniel Flores, Jr., 78, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Flores was a native Laredoan who graduated from Martin High School and ...

Ranking 10,007 Boys By Average XC Finish  MileSplit

10007 cross country runners ranked by their average finish place during the cross country season with a minimum of three races.

Agents seize over $6M in pot in central Laredo warehouse  Laredo Morning Times

Homeland Security Investigations special agents have arrested a Mexican citizen for allegedly stashing nearly 4 tons of marijuana at a local warehouse in ...

Laredo police: Local gynecologist arrested on child pornography charges  Laredo Morning Times

A local doctor was arrested on possession of child pornography, according to Laredo police.. A local gynecologist was arrested on possession of child ...

Teary-eyed LISD superintendent bids farewell to Laredo  Laredo Morning Times

During the Laredo ISD school board's regular monthly meeting Tuesday, trustees bid an emotional farewell to Nelson as it was his last meeting with the district.

Local businessman, theater advocate named 2017 Laredoan of the year  Laredo Morning Times

On a Tuesday at the Laredo Morning Times office, a deep, poised voice spills over the symphony of typing. One could almost hear the smile from the way he ...

Laredo ISD counselor suspended four months after being charged for taking weapon from an officer  Laredo Morning Times

A local school counselor accused of trying to take a police officer's gun has been suspended by the district. In June, Javier Posada Ferdin, 32, was charged with ...

Friends, colleagues, readers remember Odie Arambula  Laredo Morning Times

As LMT's publisher Bill Green says, the monicker "Odie" refers to only one person in Laredo. Odilon "Odie" Arambula was a predominant force in journalism and ...

Suspect accused of shooting at man in central Laredo  Laredo Morning Times

A man landed behind bars for allegedly shooting at a person who told him he didn't know where he could buy drugs, according to Laredo police. Diandre Jamall ...

Sanjuanita Martinez-Hunter  Laredo Morning Times

“To Dance is to Live! To Live is to Dance!” By Christina Mendoza, Ph.D. Laredo's long-time dancer, educator, and supporter of the Arts, Sanjuanita ...

Early voting begins today  Laredo Morning Times

Early voting for the primary elections begins today across Texas and Webb County, where important local seats such as county judge, tax assessor-collector, ...

The highest-paid LISD principals (2016-17)  Laredo Morning Times

Image 1 of 37. Click through the gallery to see how much the principals at Laredo-area schools in the LISD were paid in the 2016-17 school year. Click through ...

Police arrest two men for slew of thefts and break-ins  Laredo Morning Times

Laredo police said Friday that they have arrested two people accused of committing break-ins and thefts throughout the city. The suspects, Roberto Estevis and ...

Laredo ISD counselor allegedly tried to take officer's gun after domestic dispute  Laredo Morning Times

An LISD counselor was arrested over the weekend after he tried to take an officer's gun following a domestic altercation in north Laredo, authorities said.

Richard A. “Dick” Leyendecker  Laredo Morning Times

Richard A. “Dick” Leyendecker passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at the age of 92. Born to one of Laredo's leading pioneer families, Dick was the son of ...

Coss achieving dream returning to Laredo to coach Panthers  Laredo Morning Times

Joe Coss is making a longtime dream a reality by becoming a head coach, and the opportunity to return to his hometown is an immense added bonus as he ...

Ernest Frank Barton, founder of first Spanish radio station, dies at 88  EverythingLubbock.com

Ernest Frank Barton, 88, of Lubbock, Texas gently passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Laredo community leader, law enforcement advocate Rosy Gregory dies at 55  Laredo Morning Times

A Laredo woman described as a champion of the community and a true friend of law enforcement has died. On Tuesday, Rosy Gregory died while surrounded ...

Survey: Laredo ISD Superintendent Sylvia Rios earns less than counterparts  Laredo Morning Times

LISD Superintendent Sylvia Rios is earning less than the average salary paid to her counterparts and receiving fewer perks compared to her predecessor, but ...

Laredo community gathers on Memorial Day to remember fallen veterans  Laredo Morning Times

The City Cemetery on Monday morning was crowded with color — vibrant bouquets rested on the graves of Laredo's fallen veterans in honor of Memorial Day.

Fowler, George  The Eagle

July 7, 1943 - August 9, 2014. George Constantine Fowler went to be with The Lord on August 9th, 2014, in the comfort of his home with family by his side.

Photos: Laredoans stay healthy & active around the Gateway City  Laredo Morning Times

TAMIU Health and Physical Activity Club gather scenes from across Laredo of locals participating in physical fitness activities. May 14, 2018 3:29 AM. Veronica ...

Drug cartel hires Texas teens as border hitmen  Houston Chronicle

VIOLENCE ALONG THE BORDER$LINEBREAK$Cartel hiring teens in Texas as hitmen$LINEBREAK$One youth was able to keep killing after bonding out ...

News - Ceremony brings sister cities together  DVIDS

LAREDO, Texas - A miniature George and Martha Washington meet with a Mexican cowboy and his wife on the Texas-Mexican border. The annual International ...

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