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10/21/2026

These runway safety systems save lives, so why don't most airports have them? https://www.investigatetv.com/2026/10/19/safety-system-can-stop-planes-that-overshoot-runways-most-airports-dont-have-it/

10/21/2026

A new Latin and cumbia-infused, Austin-based band that includes two Laredoans has signed with Republic Records and is currently touring.

Learn more: https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/20/laredo-rooted-band-sana-sana-signs-with-republic-records/

10/21/2026

The second day of early voting in Texas ended with more than 4,300 people voting in person in Webb County.

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The second day of early voting in Texas ended with more than 4,300 people voting in person in Webb County.

10/21/2026

Racing legend Fred Lorenzen became the first NASCAR driver to officially be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

Read more: https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/20/nascar-legend-fred-lorenzen-becomes-first-known-driver-have-cte/

10/21/2026

Gen Z is just beginning to enter the housing market, and for this generation, relocating appears to beat stretching a budget.

Read more: https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/20/gen-z-would-rather-relocate-than-stretch-their-budget-study-finds/

10/21/2026

Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa stopped in the Gateway City to mobilize voters.

Details here: https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/21/hinojosa-campaign-stops-gateway-city-mobilize-voters/

10/21/2026

A 14-year-old girl faces a felony charge after police say she posted an online threat that led every Laredo ISD campus to go into secure mode.

Details: https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/20/teen-charged-with-felony-after-threat-locks-down-all-lisd-campuses/

10/21/2026

Aaron Reitz, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, expects over 4,000 indictments from the Laredo office. More details here: https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/20/us-attorney-southern-district-texas-pushes-fraud-crackdown-border-security/

10/21/2026

Weather will change slowly this week, with more moisture late Wednesday and Thursday, possibly bringing low clouds and a light sprinkle.

Read more: https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/20/very-little-day-day-change-our-weather/

10/21/2026

Police are reviewing surveillance video to determine how the Shiloh crash happened. Latest here: https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/20/20-year-old-flown-san-antonio-after-crash-las-cruces-shiloh/