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KRQE Newsfeed: Session shutdown, Chief reprimanded, Storms ahead, Median bill passed, Immersive habitat
Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] Lawmakers stop governor’s attempt to pass crime bills in special session – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says she’s disappointed after the legislative special session ended within hours and none of her crime bills made it to debate. Democratic lawmakers moved to adjourn, saying crime is a priority, but […]
Preliminary autopsy reports shed light on deaths in Taylor County
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Food for Thought: Dead insects, rodent feces at this week’s low performer
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Every week Lubbock health inspectors surprise local restaurants - checking to see who’s keeping clean and he needs to clean up. This week, we’re serving up a mixed plate. KCBD NewsChannel 11′s Christy Hartin dishes out the details in tonight’s Food for Thought....
Puppies abandoned at Odessa park found by Good Samaritan
ODESSA, Texas — Ten unweaned Chihuahua mix puppies were found abandoned at Casa Bella Park on Tuesday afternoon, according to Odessa Animal Control. The puppies, estimated to be about 20 days old and without teeth, include six males and four females. Dog Rescue R Us, a local rescue organization, is partnering with the Odessa Animal Shelter to provide care for the puppies.
More Businesses Coming to Lubbock’s Covenant Park
Summer Moon Coffee is bringing its famed oak-roasted coffee and signature sweet cream Moon Milk® to a second location in the Hub City. The Austin-based coffee shop will open its second location in late 2024 at Covenant Park. This second Lubbock location will be a fantastic addition to the Summer Moon family of coffee shops. The shop will feature a drive-thru, online order ahead, and free Wi-Fi, ensuring convenience and comfort for all visitors.
MPD searching for serial stalking suspect
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Police Department is asking for help from the community to locate a man accused of stalking multiple people. According to Crime Stoppers, 34-year-old Santiago Granger has been identified as a suspect is several stalking cases reported in both Texas and New Mexico. While law enforcement officials believe Granger may be […]
Formerly segregated school for Mexican American children in Texas becomes national park
The Biden administration on Wednesday formally established a formerly segregated school for Mexican American students in Marfa as the country's newest national park, making it the third National Historic Site to document the experiences of Latino Americans before the Civil Rights Movement. Open from 1909 to 1965, the Blackwell School is one of...
Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Thursday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza coming to Walmart locations in Texas
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A pizza chain that started in a small town in Central Texas is now partnering with the nation’s largest retail store. Mr. Gatti’s Pizza is partnering with Walmart to bring its classic menu items to Walmart stores in the Lone Star State. Approximately 12 Mr. Gatti’s are set to open in […]
Texas A&M alumni considered the most attractive in Texas, survey says
When it comes to dating, it's good to be an Aggie, according to a new survey. DatingAdvice.com asked 3,000 singles to rank how attractive degrees for certain universities would be in the dating world. Texas A&M topped the list for schools in the Lone Star State and finished 34th overall.
Paso del Norte Trail community meetings scheduled
A vibrant outdoor hike/bike space is emerging mile-by-mile through neighborhoods across El Paso. The Paso del Norte Trail is a regional landmark created to promote active transportation, preserve the region's history and culture, support economic development, and make healthy living the easy choice for our bi-national community. With more than...
ABC-7 First Alert: Tracking storms over the weekend; some heavy rain in spots
Lots of moisture is available for any storms that develop for the weekend and early next week. Storms will develop to the north and over the mountains and move south. Not everyone will see rain but those storms that pop up will be very efficient rain producers along with sending out gusty outflow winds. Temps will continue to stay below average for this time of year - highs in the mid 90s.
Socorro ISD unveils 25 electric buses during ribbon-cutting ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A school district in El Paso is now on the highway to a greener future, after it unveiled its new fleet of electric school buses on Friday. The Socorro Independent School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate 25 new electric school buses and charging stations that will hit the road during the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
How the global tech outage is impacting border security
DEL RIO, Texas (NewsNation) — The CrowdStrike outage has impacted all Customs and Border Patrol laptops and workstations, along with system applications, according to the federal agency. While some traffic was moving Friday afternoon at the Del Rio port, the website that offers updates on wait times was down...
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