KGNS News

Name: KGNS News
Rating: 3.5 (110 reviews)
Author: Gray Media

By: Gray Media

Laredo's local News, Weather, Entertainment and Sports by KGNS+.

Features & Capabilities

KGNS News brings Laredo’s local coverage in both English and Spanish. Get breaking news, first weather alerts, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment — plus KGNS+ Originals like Morning Brew with Mindy Casso, POP off the clock, HOLA! and more.

Install the extension for real-time notifications, on-demand KGNS+ video, and customizable alerts for severe weather and breaking stories. Perfect for viewers who want fast, local updates and easy access to KGNS’ bilingual programming and original shows.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

7.0.5 Last updated: 2026-06-09

Version code:

608

Creation date:

2014-02-12

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

62.98MB

Email:

gd*****@gray.tv

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 490,472 ▲ 3,073

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Developed by:

Gray Media

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.graytv.android.kgnsnews

Email:

gd*****@gray.tv

Website:

https://www.kgns.tv

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app for delivering local Laredo news and helping them stay connected, with some valuing its mobile news access and national/world news coverage. However, many experience frustrations including frequent video streaming failures, force closures, excessive ads, and incomplete news updates. Users also criticize poor app maintenance and lack of proper updates, which hampers usability and satisfaction.

Pros

Provides local news coverage for Laredo area.
Helps users stay connected with local happenings even when living out of town.
Some users find it helpful to watch news anywhere on mobile devices.
Includes national and world news coverage.
Good source for the local TV station content.

Cons

Video streaming frequently does not work or play properly.
App often force closes or fails to load streams consistently.
Too many ads, detracting from news content.
Incomplete news coverage; updates often delayed or missing.
Negative perception about app maintenance and updates leading to poor user experience.