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Substance abuse expert says RGV faces ‘overdose pandemic’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some are so gripped by grief that it changes them. For many, it’s an ever-present and unfillable void. For others, it can transcend nearly every aspect of their lives. Take Adelína Olívares of Alamo, who said she lost her 20-year-old nephew to a...
'Not the party I grew up with:' Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party
(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin. “This is not the party I grew up with,” Thierry said of the Democratic Party. “I now stand with the party of Lincoln, the party that fought to preserve our Union and fought to end the...
Report disputes Texas' claim that its 'Lone Star Operation' has deterred migrant crossings
Texas authorities have recently claimed that its "Lone Star Operation," aimed at deterring migration into the state, have led to an almost 90% decline from its peak. Mike Banks, Special Advisor on Border Matters under Gov. Greg Abbott said that the concrete figure is 87% and that, as a result, the federal government has opted to temporarily move agents from the state's ports of entry to others in Arizona, California and New Mexico.
LADY PANTHERS WIN THREE ON DAY TWO OF RICE TOURNAMENT
The Burton Lady Panthers Volleyball Team continued to roll on Friday as they won three matches, all by sweeps, at the Rice Consolidated Tournament in Altair. Burton defeated Flatonia 25-18 and 28-26. Lexi Broesche had nine kills and 10 digs. Adison Harmel dished out 25 digs and finished with 14 digs. Reagan Roemer added 11 digs.
Texas judge rejects state AG Paxton's bid to question leader of migrant aid organization
A Texas judge has rejected the bid by the office of state Attorney General Ken Paxton to question the leader of a local organization providing aid to migrants. Concretely, Travis County judge Maya Guerra Gamble, of the 459th Civil District Court, denied a request by Paxton's office to depose a representative of Team Brownsville, which provides water, shelter and other basic necessities to migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
Tigers beaten in opener by East Bernard
The East Bernard Brahmas came to Tiger Stadium on Aug. 30 and handed the ninth-ranked Goliad Tigers a 34-21 season-opening loss. For more information on the game, visit SouthTexasNews.com. The Tigers will travel to Tidehaven, which beat Palacios 41-13 on Aug. 30, for a Sept. 6 contest in El Maton.
Texas is Now Home to The Fastest-Growing Port in the U.S.
If I were to ask you where the fastest-growing port in the entire U.S. was in 2024, what would you guess?. Somewhere in New York or San Diego, California? Maybe Seattle, Washington? Those would be some of my initial guesses. However, the fastest-growing port in America is actually here in Texas.
2 elected officials tell KPRC 2 Investigates they no longer support Taral Patel as criminal investigation intensifies
HOUSTON – Less than 48 hours after KPRC 2 Investigates reported on 13 new search warrants filed by investigators in the criminal case of Taral Patel over the last month, Investigator Mario Diaz confirmed that some of his key supporters are stepping away from him. Harris County Precinct 2...
Intrusive Alligator Gets Manhandled by Hero Cop in This Texas City
In the city of Fulshear, TX, just west of Houston, the police department don't need no man. They pull their sleeves up and get the job done, even when it means grabbing an alligator and treating it like it's a pillow you're about to put in the wash. Handful a'...
'He put up a good fight' | Man says SW Houston neighbor killed in apparent carjacking was WWII vet
HOUSTON — A man said his neighbor was shot to death in an apparent carjacking on Saturday outside their southwest Houston complex. It happened just after noon outside the Lone Star Living assisted living complex off Westbrae Parkway, which is near the intersection of South Gessner Road and West Bellfort Avenue.
‘I’m going to be alright’: Mattress Mack in the hospital for ‘cognitive’ issues
Members of the community are sending well wishes to local icon and businessman, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, who said he is recovering from “cognitive” issues. McIngvale posted on social media Saturday that he was being treated at the emergency room at St. Luke’s hospital in the Texas Medical Center.
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