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Future Nurse Is Fulfilling Dreams with VIDA
The second oldest of five girls, Marisol Munoz has always felt, and embraced, the responsibility to serve as a role model to her younger sisters. When she graduated from the Academy of Health Science Professions in La Joya ISD, Munoz felt the true weight of that responsibility. Daughter of immigrant...
McAllen Police to Host Citizens’ Police Academy
The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its 18th Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting Aug. 15 and running through Oct. 16, the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. There is no cost to apply and selected applicants must be 21 years of age or older; able to attend all classes; work or reside in McAllen; and turn in a completed application by July 26.
Oregon beats out several elite programs for 5-star WR out of Texas
Oregon continues to make waves in the class of 2025. On Thursday night, 5-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore announced his commitment to Dan Lanning and the Ducks. Moore, a Texas native, is one of the highest-rated WR prospects in the country for this cycle. He had offers from some of...
'Nice time to be together': For East Texans, Fourth of July means family
Since childhood, Bullard resident Elisa Ellison has participated in her family’s unique Fourth of July tradition: firework battles. The family gathers every year to light small fireworks, facing them toward each other in a friendly competition. “You have the same stuff. You line it all up however you want...
'I'm proud to be an American' | Central Texans celebrate 4th of July
BRUCEVILLE-EDDY, Texas — Central Texas families are preparing to have some fun this 4th of July! With no burn ban in place in most counties, dozens are buying last-minute fireworks at local firework shops. That's why shops like Night Light Fireworks are seeing a big boom in sales, and...
More children die in hot cars in Texas than any other state, group says; tips to protect your child
HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still out around 6:30 Wednesday night when police were called to an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston regarding an unresponsive four-year-old in a pickup truck. "That female was transported to the hospital and is, unfortunately, deceased at the hospital,” HPD...
Thursday Night Forecast: Clear for fireworks, storms return Friday
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies with a few storms to the north after midnight. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 79. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. A front moving in from the NW will be the trigger point of these storms. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 93. […]
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
GALLERY: Independence Day Celebrations in the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – From BBQs and the lake to fireworks and parades, most of the Big Country is celebrating Independence Day, honoring the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of our country. Take a look at some of the celebrations from the KTAB/KRBC team and our viewers below! We are still taking photo […]
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