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Grandparents raising grandchildren find housing, support through ‘grandfamily’ programs
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (329+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aging Untold) " When Sue Turner took custody of her two grandchildren to keep them out of foster care, she found herself starting over as a single grandparent " and navigating a system not designed for families like hers....
Students volunteer to clean up North Central Park after Laredo Kite Festival
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (24+ words) Students volunteer to clean up North Central Park after Laredo Kite Festival'KGNS Students volunteer to clean up North Central Park after Laredo Kite Festival...
Texas Education Freedom Accounts deadline approaching; Laredo tops 1,100 applicants
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (49+ words) Texas Education Freedom Accounts deadline approaching; Laredo tops 1,100 applicants'KGNS Texas Education Freedom Accounts deadline approaching; Laredo tops 1,100 applicants Boys and Girls Club of Laredo names new CEO Webb Co. warns homeowners about fee-charging appraisal protest scams Laredo Municipal Court amnesty…...
AHEC careers
6+ day, 39+ min ago (40+ words) AHEC careers'KGNS Golfers invited to tee off at WBCA President's Cup Laredo ISD kicks off registration season with in-person fair TxDOT, Texas A&M AgriLife Promote CarFit Safety Events for Drivers "Cultivate Creativity': 2026 Garden Expo Returns to Laredo...
LACS seeks foster volunteers
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (55+ words) LACS seeks foster volunteers'KGNS LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) is asking residents to foster animals currently housed at its facilities. Applicants must be 18 years or older and complete a foster application. After submitting the application, LACS asks…...
KGNS+ celebrates ‘Mario Day’: How March 10 honors one of gaming’s most famous heroes
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (118+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Since 1981, Super Mario has been a household name for gamers around the world. Whether he's saving Princess Peach, competing in sports games, or racing his friends in karts, Mario has become one of the most recognizable characters…...
Students invited to explore medical careers at AHEC expo
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (158+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - High school students interested in pursuing a career in health care are invited to attend the AHEC Health Careers Expo 2026, an event designed to introduce them to opportunities in the medical field. Organizers say the expo will…...
Border Region Mental Health Center staff take part in horse therapy wellness session
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (26+ words) Border Region Mental Health Center staff take part in horse therapy wellness session'KGNS Border Region Mental Health Center staff take part in horse therapy wellness session...
KGNS+ honors 8th graders of the month at Raul Perales Middle School
2+ week, 5+ day ago (86+ words) KGNS+ honors 8th graders of the month at Raul Perales Middle School'KGNS LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Raul Perales Middle School hosted the KGNS+ 8th Graders of the Month ceremony Wednesday, recognizing students from 24 middle schools across Laredo for their academic and extracurricular achievements....
Laredo ISD teacher named Teacher of the Month for February
2+ week, 5+ day ago (169+ words) LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laura Cervera of Macdonell Elementary has been named this month's Teacher of the Month by Laredo ISD. Cervera has worked as a special needs educator with Laredo ISD for 19 years. She currently serves students in the school's…...