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Multi-agency recap highlights human smuggling arrests in South Texas as part of Operation Lone Star
AUSTIN, Texas — Multiple counties in South Texas saw significant human smuggling activities last week, leading to several arrests and recoveries, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. From June 29 to July 5, Webb, Zavala, Starr, Val Verde, and Hidalgo Counties experienced numerous human smuggling incidents. In...
Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures set to host its 50th Anniversary party
The Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures has achieved a half of a century of educating people about Asia's history. Its 50th anniversary party is scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 7.
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...
Texas Prepares to Execute Melissa Lucio on Daughter’s Birthday
The state of Texas is preparing to execute Melissa Lucio, found guilty of capital murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Paramedics responded to Lucio's home on February 17, 2007, after Mariah was found unresponsive. Lucio's alleged confession, 'I guess I did it,' was pivotal in her conviction and...
Texas takes down border razor wire
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Texas military has taken down razor wire – meant to discourage illegal immigration from Mexico – along a stretch of the Rio Grande from Downtown El Paso to Old Fort Bliss. Border Report cameras on both sides have captured a striking sight-several large piles of worn barbwire on […]
Supreme Court Nixes Review Of Rodney Reed's Texas Death Row Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is declining a Texas Death Row inmate the chance to have his murder case reviewed. Rodney Reed was found guilty in 1998 of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites in Bastrop. Reed's supporters claim Stites's fiancé was the killer, and say Reed was convicted as a black man accused of killing a white woman. Without comment, the Supreme Court rejected Reed's petition for a writ of certiorari, which would have ordered the trial court to deliver the case records to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for review.
Ector County Felony Dispositions: July 5, 2024
Jul. 5—The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk's Office. KC Childress. Aggravated sexual assault of a child. Four counts. Jury conviction. Four consecutive life sentences. Casey McBride. Possession of a controlled substance. Guilty plea. Five years Texas Department of Corrections. Mireya Porras. Aggravated assault with ...
World Famous Bruno Steel House In Texas Lowers Its Asking Price
A Viral And Very Well Known Airbnb Rental In West Texas Just Lowered Its Asking Price. If you've ever scrolled through Airbnb listings in Texas over the last few years, one of the most popular and unique listings you'll find is one called the Bruno Steel House in Ransom Canyon, just outside of Lubbock.
Taxpayer dollars: City of San Angelo's 25 highest paid employees
From the city manager to the airport director, here are the top 25 salaries from the city of San Angelo from this year. The following are the top 25 highest paid city employees by their salaries and additional pay and allowances such as loyalty pay, car allowance, bilingual pay and more in 2024. ...
Odessa City Councilman Mark Matta apologizes for inappropriate text messages
ODESSA, Texas — Odessa City Councilman Mark Matta posted an apology video in regards to inappropriate text messages sent to someone "other than his wife." "I apologize first and foremost to my wife, as I have let you down," Matta said in the apology video. "I also apologize to my family, constituents, colleagues, and community for the hurt and disappointment I have caused."
El Paso Community College hosts grocery giveaway to combat local food insecurity
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Community College will be giving away groceries Tuesday morning. EPCC partnered with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to host a grocery giveaway at its Valle Verde Campus Courtyard (between B and C buildings), located at 919 Hunter Drive, in the Lower Valley.
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