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Tragic Discovery of Deceased Newborn in Northwest Houston Highlights Urgent Need for Safe Haven Awareness
In the light of the recent heartbreaking discovery of a deceased newborn baby in the Chimney Hill subdivision of Northwest Houston, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is urging those who find themselves unable to take care of their newborns to remember the Safe Haven law or the Baby Moses law.
City of Primera breaks ground on new municipal complex
PRIMERA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new municipal complex featuring a city hall, police station and public works building is coming to the City of Primera. City officials broke ground on the new project Wednesday morning. The project, also known as the Primera Municipal Complex, aims to improve city services and meet the demand of its […]
5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in investigation into Matthew Perry's death
LOS ANGELES — A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor's assistant and two doctors.
Texas Woman Found Slumped Over Bathtub, Dead and with Her Hands Tied Behind Her Back
After six years of marriage, Susan Woods was ready to start a new life — but she never got the chance to. Susan, 30, was discovered dead in the bathroom of her the Stephenville, Texas home by her father on July 28, 1987 amid her divorce, after she failed to show up to work for two days.
Documentary Featuring Edinburg North High School To Debut On Netflix
A documentary that features the Mariachi program at Edinburg North High School is coming to Netflix. “Going Varsity in Mariachi” will debut on the streaming service on August 29th. The documentary focuses on the Mariachi Oro program at the Edinburg school, giving insight into the cultural significance of...
Pharr man who killed stepson over $70 sentenced to 40 years
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Pharr man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his 24-year-old stepson because he owed him money, according to court records. Jose Asencion Hernandez, 46, was convicted of murdering Agustin Jose Andres Vela on Aug. 3, 2021, and was scheduled to be formally...
Local cattle farmers at risk in worsening drought
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cattle farmers are feeling the heat, as the drought continues to dry up cow pastures. Irrigation farmers are at the highest risk, as natural waters going into their farms are increasingly restricted. Mike England is one such cattle farmer in Mercedes. He said not only are his pastures drier, but he’s […]
How Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.County election departments across Texas are trying to reassure voters amid a flood of formal challenges questioning whether their registrations are valid. The challenges, filed by conservative groups and individual activists, seek to remove tens of thousands of voters from the rolls on the grounds that they don’t live in the county, are not citizens, or have died.Election officials say the challenges are complicating the work they’re already doing to keep their voter rolls updated. They want...
Safety tips for SE Texas students walking to, from school in sizzling heat
HOUSTON – Temperatures are continuing to sizzle students for the start of the school year. The National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for all of SE Texas. If you walk to school, the morning time is the easy part compared to the evening. Compare Wednesday morning temperatures at...
CashApp Owes Texas Residents Money, Here’s How To Claim Yours
ATTENTION TEXAS CASH APP USERS: The money moving app has to pay a big fine and they might owe you money!. As we all know nowadays, whenever someone wants to send you money one of the first questions that get asked is: What's Your Cashapp?. Well, Cash App might be...
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