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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!

Graduation schedule for LISD  KGNS.tv

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

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.

JUAN JOSE LINARES  Laredo Morning Times

Juan Jose Linares, 64, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, June 6, 2019. Juan was a loving, supporting father, brother, and uncle. He graduated from Martin ...

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.

Martin High School Seniors celebrate graduation  KGNS.tv

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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 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 ...

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.

'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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

Upcoming rivalry game between Martin and Nixon.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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-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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Cassandra Mendoza named Nixon High School principal  Laredo Morning Times

Cassandra Mendoza was appointed as Nixon High School principal after LISD trustees voted 4-2 Thursday night during their regular monthly board meeting.

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 ...

Border Patrol awards March Youth of the Month honorees  Laredo Morning Times

The Laredo Sector Border Patrol held its Youth of the Month event at the Martin High School. At a ceremony for the March 2019 honorees, Border Patrol along ...

Webb County Sheriff's Office initiates Border SMART  KGNS.tv

Sheriff Martin Cuellar is convinced Operation Border Smart is the best alternative to a border wall.

Early voting for runoff elections begins today  Laredo Morning Times

Round two for Webb County's general election is now underway. Early voting for the runoff elections begins today and ends Saturday. All voting sites will be ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

NORMA MICAELA (MIKKI) MACHADO  Laredo Morning Times

Norma (Mikki) Machado entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2018. She was born on July 16, 1949 to Celso F. and Olivia V. Machado in Laredo, TX where she ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Four Laredo ISD seniors recognized as National Hispanic Scholars  Laredo Morning Times

The College Board's National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program has recognized Cesar Cruz of the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Catalina ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Border Patrol honors Youth of the Month recipients for February  KGNS.tv

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Dispose of your unwanted meds during Naitonal Pill Take Back Day  KGNS.tv

It's time to clean out those medicine cabinets and throw away those unused pills.

Cheer squads ranked nationally  Laredo Morning Times

Three Laredo ISD cheerleading teams traveled to Dallas to compete in the 37th annual Senior & Junior High School National Championship hosted by the ...

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.

Mission CISD board approves Tom Landry Stadium delay  Progresstimes

Based on statements from the construction contractor's project manager and a Mission Consolidated Independent School District official, there will be at least ...

LISD’s Police Department conducts mock lockdown drills  Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Independent School District's Police Department conducted mock lockdown drills on Friday morning as a training exercise in emergency and crisis ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Photos from Laredo high school graduation ceremonies: June 2017  Laredo Morning Times

Alexander High School student celebrates after receiving their diploma during the 2017 Alexander High School Commencement Ceremony held at the LEA ...

Ranked: Laredo-area high schools with the best SAT scores in 2016  Laredo Morning Times

The results are in. Students who attend one particular high school within the United Independent School District have the best SAT scores in the Laredo area ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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.

Athletics along the border  San Antonio Express

LAREDO — Cheerleaders raised their pompoms while wearing full white homecoming gowns and mums. Alumni mingled and sang the alma mater as the Nixon ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Sanjuanita Martinez-Hunter  Laredo Morning Times

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LISD dedicates school library to former principal  Laredo Morning Times

The Laredo Independent School District board of trustees dedicated the Alma Pierce Elementary School library during a ceremony Wednesday. The Torres ...

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 ...

Laredo Catholic Schools chief resigns, cites family needs  Laredo Morning Times

The Diocese of Laredo announced Thursday that its superintendent of Catholic Schools is stepping down after five months on the job. The resignation of the ...

Local World War II veteran, parade marshal reminisces time in war  Laredo Morning Times

On Sept. 2, 1945, Laredo native Henry Hector Boubel was on board the USS Sherburne as it cruised alongside the USS Missouri. The general and foreign ...

WWE Monday Night Raw Coming to LEA!  KGNS.tv

LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) - World Wrestling Entertainment is bringing their flagship program, "Monday Night Raw," to the Laredo Energy Arena on Monday night!

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. A group of ...

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 ...

Eliza de Lachica Treviño  Laredo Morning Times

Eliza de Lachica Treviño, 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a valiant and courageous fight with cancer. Her strong will to live, ...

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.

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