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Texas Pastor Makes Emotional Plea For Return Of Son Who's Been Missing For Four Years
A Texas pastor is still looking for answers after his son went missing in 2020. He's made an emotional plea hoping the case might finally be solved. In 2020, Jason Landry, a Texas State University freshman, went missing. Authorities located his wrecked car, but they didn't find Jason anywhere. What makes things even more mysterious is the car was in the opposite direction of where he was supposed to be heading.
Wednesday Night Forecast: Very warm for the 4th, rain chances follow
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and humid. Low: 79. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny & hot. High: 100. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a few storms around (especially in the afternoon and evening). Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 79. High: 94. Winds: W 10 MPH. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with a few […]
It’s Officially Snipe Season In Texas
Until recently I just thought that everyone, as a rite of passage, had been on a Snipe hunt. Times have changed and it's hard to get people away from the screens (like the one you are reading right now) and out in the Texas wilderness. As a child when someone...
Sen. Cruz, Reps. Roy, Castro Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Coalition of Texas Lawmakers in Support of Direct Flight from SAT-DCA
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) are leading a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Texas lawmakers in urging Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to allocate San Antonio International Airport (SAT) one of the new long-haul, round-trip flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The recent FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which Sen. Cruz co-authored as the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee and was signed into law, secured five new round-trip flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) from locations previously excluded from direct flights. The Department of Transportation recently announced the application procedures for the eligible airlines and will award slots for new service this summer.
Four arrested in San Juan gambling raid
SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Four people have been arrested in a San Juan illegal gambling raid. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant at Quinta Ximena, which is located at 4600 block of S. Stewart Rd. in San Juan for illegal gambling. Once inside, authorities found 77 disabled […]
Tragic Birthday Turned Deadly: Mission Man Charged with Homicide
$2 Million Bond for Suspect in Mission Homicide Case. In a somber courtroom scene today, Esdras Elias Ortiz faced a judge for the first time since being arrested for the shooting and killing of Yorman Jovani Reta in Mission, Texas. Ortiz, charged with homicide, was given a $2 million bond.
Real Estate Scam Bust: McAllen Man Faces Charges for Property Fraud
Real Estate Scam Unveiled: McAllen Man Arrested for Fraudulent Property Sales. In a significant bust, McAllen resident Jorge Rodriguez has been arrested for orchestrating a real estate scam that deceived several people out of their money. The 49-year-old was charged with theft and failure to identify after providing a false name to police.
McAllen making final preps for Fourth of July celebration
City crews in McAllen are putting the final touches on their Independence Day celebration. The main stage has been set up at Archer Park, located on Main Street near Business 83. There will also be games and food stands as part of the 96-year-old tradition that officials say has been bringing generations of families for decades.
Alamo man dies in Donna car crash not wearing seatbelt, says DPS
WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that happened on July 4, according to a DPS news release. The crash occurred around midnight on IH-2 and FM 493 in Donna. The DPS investigation showed a 2005 silver Nissan Armada, occupied by only the driver, was traveling […]
McAllen artists sue Cardi B for allegedly using song ‘without permission’
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect federal records which were updated to show the correct amount demanded by the plaintiffs. McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two McAllen musicians are suing Cardi B, and others, claiming that the group used a song of theirs without permission. The lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. […]
Mercedes city leaders plan to add detention ponds to reduce flooding
The city of Mercedes has an extra $2 million they will use to protect against future storms. The Texas General Land Office awarded the city $2 million dollars in grants. The money will be split between two projects. The first $1 million project will build a detention pond on the...
McAllen teachers: No happy campers
I was going to write a story about McAllen ISD’s new budget (does it cheat teachers or does it not?) and why so many McAllen teachers are upset with it after the school board approved it last month by a 5-2 vote (the minority votes — Crane Aliseda and Lizzie Kittleman).
VIDEO: Drivers In Houston, Texas Discover Naked Person In Tree
Driving in Texas can sometimes be an experience. We've all seen at least one individual while out on the Texas roadways do something silly while driving right? Somebody going way over the speed limit, an individual not using a turn signal, or perhaps they're blasting music at an insane volume.
Hurricane Beryl threat spurs South Texas cities to offer sandbags for residents
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Anyone who's weathered flash flooding or tropical storm-level rain in the Coastal Bend know the value of having sandbags around the house in order to keep water from seeping in under doors and other openings. That's why some governmental bodies in the area are making...
First-Ever Vineyard to be Certified Organic in Fredericksburg Texas
First-Ever Vineyard to Achieve Organic Certification for Its Vineyard. This vineyard, Halter Ranch Texas, achieved organic certification for its vineyard making it the first-ever vineyard to be certified organic in Fredericksburg, TX. Halter Ranch, a 2,700-acre nature estate located in the heart of California’s wine country, is pleased to announce...
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