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2 South Padre Island Bars Named In Amended Lawsuit In Deadly Wrong-Way Causeway Crash
The family of an Edinburg woman killed by a suspected drunken driver on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway is now suing two South Padre Island bars for over-serving alcohol to the suspect. In an amended petition to an existing wrongful death lawsuit, attorneys for the family of Mariah Desiree Enriquez...
Stoner’s Pizza Joint signs agreements with four franchisees
Quick-service pizza franchise Stoner’s Pizza Joint has signed agreements with four franchisees for the opening of nine new locations in the US. The new franchisees are set to open in locations across Texas and Florida, beginning in August 2024. The Texas franchisees have plans to launch outlets in Killeen,...
Part 2 with Miss Texas: Autism Advocate and Former Caregiver
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)-The 87th Miss Texas was selected in Richardson, Texas on Saturday, June 29h. Annette Addo-Yobo was crowned the new Miss Texas and will spend her year serving and traveling as an ambassador of the Lonestar state and Miss America program. “I have always been an advocate, since I was 6 years old” said […]
Exclusive: Incoming mayor of Monterrey holds high level meeting in Mission
MISSION, Texas – A small group of businessmen from Texas and Mexico had the chance to meet with the incoming mayor of Monterrey, Adrián Emilio de la Garza Santos at a luncheon in Mission on Tuesday. The private meeting was hosted by former Mission mayor and businessman Armando...
Experts urge caution around fireworks, heat on July 4
The Fourth of July is a day of cookouts, pool parties, and parades for North Texans and those around the country. But experts are urging people to take caution around fireworks and the near-triple-digit temperatures.
Family said Texas Marine veteran released nearly one week after ICE detention
The family of a Texas Marine veteran said he’s headed home after nearly a week in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Maria Renteria Torres said immigration officials detained her husband, Julio Torres, at DFW International Airport while returning home from a trip to Mexico late last week. Just...
An Apparent Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Texas Stores
There is a massive change underway in the U.S., and it has to do with brick-and-mortar stores being unable to compete with their online counterparts. As more and more people take to shopping online, something that got a massive boost in '20 thanks to a worldwide pandemic, physical stores continue taking big hits.
Play It Cool with Kid Heat Safety
UT Health RGV pediatrician offers tips on heat safety for children. Summer is an excellent time for families to enjoy outdoor activities, create lasting memories and embrace the sunshine. But with Valley temperatures hitting triple digits, parents need to be extra careful that their little ones stay safe and comfortable...
President Bailey celebrates his 10th anniversary at UTRGV’s helm
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – UT-Rio Grande Valley President Guy Bailey is celebrating his 10th year in charge of the university. Before joining UTRGV as its founding president, Bailey had served as president of the University of Alabama and Texas Tech University. Asked what his proudest accomplishments have been at UTRGV,...
Tiniest North Texans celebrating Fourth of July
Baylor Scott & White wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July in the cutest way. They put together this collection of pictures of some of their newborn babies who are being cared for at the NICU. Celebrating Independence Day in the NICU. "Stars, stripes, and hopefully not too...
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Watch Bus Transporting Prisoners in Texas Catches Fire
Texas Drama: Prisoner Transport Bus Catches Fire on I-45 The video at the bottom of this article looks like it comes from a prison escape movie. Imagine driving down I-45 in Texas and running across a prisoner transfer bus on fire. Evacuate. The bus, loaded with inmates, was heading to...
Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
, Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. The girls stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson all week. The nine contestants competed in private interview, health and fitness, talent, evening gown, and onstage conversation. “As a small-town girl that has watched the Miss Texas competition her entire life as well as attending the past seven years, you could never have convinced me that I would one day...
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