By KGNS Staff
Published: Jul. 22, 2023
LAREDO, TX (KGNS) - A one-year-old baby succumbs to her injuries after a near-drowning incident reported in north Laredo last week.
On July 13, Laredo Police were called out to a home at the 300 block of Lake Louise at around 9 p.m.
When officials arrived, they reported the near drowning of a one-year-old girl at a residential pool.
The baby was taken to a Laredo hospital and then later airlifted to Corpus Christi.
According to police, the child reportedly passed away at the hospital on Thursday, July 20.
While there are no initial signs of foul play, the investigation continues in the case.
LAREDO, Tx. (KGNS) - A rollover accident is reported in south Laredo.
The incident was reported on Friday, July 21 at around 10 p.m. at the 4400 block of Highway 83.
Video shows what looks to be a Border Patrol unit rolled over.
No word on the cause of accident or any injuries at the moment.
By KGNS Staff
Published: Jul. 21, 2023
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A disabled 18-wheeler has led to the temporary closure of northbound lanes on Mines Road, causing significant delays and urging drivers to exercise caution while navigating the affected area.
The incident unfolded earlier on Friday, July 21, when the commercial vehicle was left immobile along the busy stretch of Mines Road and World Trade Boulevard.
The disabled 18-wheeler has blocked multiple lanes, disrupting the normal flow of traffic and causing backups that extended for miles.
As of 6:40 p.m., only one lane of travel remains open, with officers from the Laredo Police Department on the scene directing traffic.
By KGNS Staff
Published: Jul. 21, 2023
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A yearly health clinic is going by a different name now but is offering the same services.
Operation Border Health Preparedness, previously known as Operation Lone Star, will be held next week at Christen Middle School.
The clinic is being called a one-stop shop to check off a list of needs at one time.
Some of those free medical services include dental screenings, eye exams, and physicals.
Another reason for the campaign is to better prepare in times of crisis.
“This is an emergency preparedness training. We’re getting prepared, in case of an emergency, and we need a great number of medical services being able to be provided in one location. That is that practice that we are doing right now, that we are well prepared for it.” Eliseo Ceja, Jr. with the Laredo Health Department told us.
The event will kick off on Monday and will run through Friday.
You can make it out anytime from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Organizers say no proof of insurance or citizenship is needed.
LAREDO, Tx (KGNS) - Over 1,000 residents in north Laredo are without electricity due to a power outage.
According to the AEP website, a total of 1,424 residents in the International Blvd area are without power.
AEP is aware of the issue and they are working on restoring power momentarily.
No word yet on the cause of the outage at this time.