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Relief from Dangerous Heat on the Way for Texas?
Deadly heat remains in the immediate forecast for Texas, but relief could be on the way. A heat advisory is in effect until 8:00 pm Tuesday, with highs in the upper 90s. Some parts of the state will see triple-digit temperatures. The good news is that a cold front is...
School districts, food banks pitch in to provide meals to children during summer months
As recent as 2022, nearly 23% of children in Texas suffered from food insecurity. The state now leads the nation in food insecurity affecting nearly 5 million people. In North Texas, around 778,000 people face hunger. About 287,000, or 1 in 5, are children. These struggles are only exacerbated during summer vacation when food is not as readily available during the school year.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick allows recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost from Beryl
In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Beryl across Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick-serving as governor while Gov. Greg Abbott is out of the country-announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost from the hurricane, according to a July 11 news release.The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is also replacing food and formula benefits lost during the hurricane, according to the release."The recent storms have impacted many families across the state. By providing these replacement food benefits,...
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
Texas DPS discovers 17 illegal immigrants in a residential home
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas DPS troopers and special agents discovered 17 illegal immigrants staying in a house near Regina Drive. According to Texas DPS on July 15, at 7:00 p.m., while the home was being searched, a registration check was conducted on a white GMC pickup truck located inside the car garage.
TikTok Influencer Saves 700 Cats by Raising More Than $190K
A TikTok influencer recently saved hundreds of cats by raising funds for a South Texas shelter. The feline sanctuary was struggling financially and on the verge of shutting business. However, with the help of the influencer and his millions of followers, they were able to save the shelter. Although he expected to be able to […] The post TikTok Influencer Saves 700 Cats by Raising More Than $190K appeared first on CatTime.
Corpus Christi Police Foundation unveils new Community Engagement Vehicle
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Foundation has announced the purchase of a new Community Engagement Vehicle for the Corpus Christi Police Department. The vehicle, presented on July 17, 2024, was made possible through contributions from community partners, according to the Corpus Christi Police Foundation. The new unit aims to enhance the safety and effectiveness of the police department by serving as a mobile hub for community outreach, educational programs, and public safety initiatives.
Three-vehicle crash in Alice, Texas leaves multiple injured
ALICE, Tex. (KGNS) - A three-vehicle crash involving two tractor trailers was reported in Alice, Texas leaving two injured and one in critical condition. On July 15, at 2:45 a.m. a tractor trailer traveling southbound on US-281 at County Road 129 had its tire blown out causing the truck to tip to its side and spill its contents onto the highway.
UTRGV Men’s Tennis Returns to Southland Conference Competition with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Leading the Pack
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The 2025 spring season will mark a return to competing in the Southland Conference for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s (UTRGV) men’s tennis team. UTRGV spent four seasons in the Southland Conference (SLC) from 2010 to 2013, competing then as legacy institution UTPA. In 2010, the Broncs went 2-3 in conference play and were the No. 4 seed in the SLC Tournament. They defeated No. 5 Lamar, 4-1, to advance to a semifinal match against former SLC member No. 1 UT Arlington, where they fell in a tight 4-3 match. UTPA went 1-4 in…
Texas judge issues ruling in a legal fight for transparency in Uvalde
UVALDE — A Texas District Court judge ordered Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and Uvalde County to release records related to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary.The ruling dated July 8 comes after a group of news organizations including CBS News filed a lawsuit after their open-records requests for information were denied following the shooting. The county and the district have until July 28 to release those documents, according to the ruling. Nineteen children and two adults were killed in the 2022 massacre. Law enforcement officers killed the gunman in a classroom after waiting more than an hour to confront him, which was...
Weslaco bribery defendants argue for their convictions, sentences be overturned
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two men convicted in 2022 of defrauding the city of Weslaco out millions of dollars during a $42.5 million rehabilitation of the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure are asking a federal appeals court to overturn their convictions and vacate their lengthy prison sentences.
Mission providing free school supplies, haircuts, health screenings at back-to-school event
Rio Grande Valley students will be heading back to the classroom in just a few weeks, which means it's time for parents to make sure they're ready. To help, the city of Mission will be hosting a back-to-school event on Friday. Kids will be able to get everything from school supplies to haircuts and even dental exams.
Join Us For a Fun Family Night at Freddy’s in Victoria
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to Victoria is hosting a huge Family Night on Tuesday, July 16th from 5-8 and I will be broadcasting live from 4:30-6:30. Enjoy a free kids meal with a purchase of an Adult combo There will also be great family activities such as bingo, a coloring station, face painting, and an awesome BUILD YOUR OWN SUNDAE station. Also scheduled to make an appearance is Stuart the Minion thanks to our friends at Life Celebrations.
School absences: To fine or not to fine?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As we approach the start of another school year, a new study shows half of Texans think fining parents for children's school absences is a good idea. Longtime local educator and most recently West Oso School Superintendent Conrado Garcia said, "It will work for a few but in my opinion after all of these years of being an educator, it will not get the majority."
California politicians have mixed reactions to Elon Musk's X, SpaceX relocation announcement
SACRAMENTO — Elon Musk says he is moving his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas because he's opposed to a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.Is Elon Musk political posturing, or is he packing up and leaving?The billionaire businessman posted the following to his social media site:"This is the final straw, because of this law and many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies…Space X will now move its headquarters from Hawthorne Californian to Starbase Texas."Musk announced separately that he is also moving his social media company X from San Francisco to Austin, Texas.State Senator...
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