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My son’s last words were ‘What’s happening to me?’ Family demands answers after 13-year-old shot to death in SW Houston
HOUSTON – 13-year-old Anthony Lopez’s stepmother, Anji Cardinal and his mother, Monica Medina, held onto each other Wednesday as they talked about the moment they learned he died in a shooting. “The only reason we knew he was gone was because his friend, who tried to save his...
Parts of Central Texas 'abnormally dry' again, but tropical rain could be helpful
AUSTIN, Texas — Happy Fourth of July!. It's also Thursday, so a new drought monitor has been released. Due to the holiday, the drought update took place on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The latest update shows Austin, along with much of Travis and Hays counties, back in the "abnormally...
Texas Woman Finds N-Word On Her Burger King Refund Receipt
The anonymous woman said the Burger King receipt reflected the racial slur as the reason for the refund because she is an "N-word." A Burger King customer is seeking justice after she believes an employee at an Austin, Texas, location allegedly intentionally put the N-word on her receipt. The woman,...
Garland, Texas Celebrates Governor's Community Achievement Award for Civic Excellence
Garland, a Texas community dedicated to environmental and community betterment, has caught the attention of state leaders with its recent recognition. The city was presented with the 2024 Governor's Community Achievement Award, an honor celebrating diverse aspects of civic excellence from litter prevention to beautification efforts. Garland's pride was on...
Train Accident in Harlingen: Woman Survives After Losing Legs
Miracle Survival: Woman in Stable Condition After Harlingen Train Accident. A harrowing train accident in Harlingen last night has left a Guatemalan woman in her early 20s without her legs. The incident occurred near Ninth Street and Jefferson at around 8:30 p.m., drawing a swift response from the Harlingen Police Department (HPD).
Harlingen officer recognized for saving unresponsive toddler
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Officer who saved an unresponsive 15-month-old girl was recognized for his heroic action on Wednesday. Officer Nicolas Castillo was first on the scene in response to an unresponsive toddler at The Little Red Schoolhouse Daycare in Harlingen. Castillo immediately started CPR, until EMS arrived and took over. Castillo […]
Bar Louie, Tequila Sunset added to lawsuit for allegedly ‘overserving’ alcohol to man who fatally crashed into woman on causeway
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An amended petition has been filed in the wrongful death lawsuit of a 20-year-old Valley woman that now alleges two South Padre Island restaurants over-served alcohol to the suspect. Hugo Ernesto Lara, 48, was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter in connection to a June 2 crash that killed Mariah […]
Unearthing the past: UTRGV students get down and dirty uncovering prehistoric stories
NEAR LOS FRESNOS — For most of June, UTRGV anthropology students led by Assistant Anthropology Professor Edward Gonzalez-Tennant embarked on a one-of-a-kind archaeological field study here in the Laguna Atascosa, marking the first in the area in about a century. Having a field school every summer, Gonzalez-Tennant said he...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Hurricane Beryl passing just south of Jamaica now, still a major hurricane and heading for the Yucatan next
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The eyewall of Hurricane Beryl is brushing the southern coast of Jamaica. The 4 PM forecast from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is out and there has been very little change to the forecast. Landfall looks likely near or just south of Brownsville, TX early Monday.
Public invited to July 4 celebration at Brownsville Sports Park
Jul. 2—The Brownsville Sports Park will open its gates to area residents and families for tailgating, cookouts, fireworks viewing and a host of other free holiday activities during the Salute to Freedom on the Fourth of July. "This celebration not only pays tribute to our country's independence but also honors the brave men and women who have selflessly served our nation. We are grateful to ...
TxDOT asks for public feedback on $104 billion 10-year plan
TEXAS (KETK) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is asking for the public’s input on a drafted 10-year transportation plan. The public comment period begins on Friday and ends on Aug. 5. The draft 2025 Unified Transportation Program proposes $104.2 billion in transportation, the second year in a row that the UTP plan exceeds […]
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...
Was Johnny Frank Garrett Wrongfully Accused of Murder In Texas?
The story of Johnny Frank Garrett is a chilling reminder of the flaws in our justice system, especially in Texas. Let me tell you about Johnny, a man whose case shook up legal proceedings and sparked conversations about justice, innocence, and the death penalty. According to an article from The...
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