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4 charged in plot to steal phone with ‘proof’ of infidelity from Brownsville man
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A plot by one woman to hire two men to steal a phone that had “proof of her infidelities” has resulted in four arrests. In a news release, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office said deputies have arrested Angelica Reyes, Jade Urenda, Brian Rodriguez and Juan Carlos Macias for their roles in a June 25 robbery where a gunshot was fired in Brownsville.
Murder suspect claims self defense, surveillance footage captures shooting
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Documents revealed new details in the murder of a Mission man whose death stemmed from his alleged killer attempting to drop off a slice of birthday cake to his girlfriend. Esdras Elias Ortiz, 26, is accused of killing 27-year-old Yorman Jovani Reta on July 1 at the 2800 block of Dinastia […]
Texas judge issues ruling in a legal fight for transparency in Uvalde
UVALDE — A Texas District Court judge ordered Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and Uvalde County to release records related to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary.The ruling dated July 8 comes after a group of news organizations including CBS News filed a lawsuit after their open-records requests for information were denied following the shooting. The county and the district have until July 28 to release those documents, according to the ruling. Nineteen children and two adults were killed in the 2022 massacre. Law enforcement officers killed the gunman in a classroom after waiting more than an hour to confront him, which was...
An in-depth conversation with Rashmi Chandran, executive director of the AltaCair Foundation
MCALLEN, Texas – The AltaCair Foundation burst onto the scene about nine months ago in the Rio Grande Valley. The nonprofit announced its arrival with the Accelerator 2023 RGV Health Equity Conference, held at the Mission Event Center. The keynote address was given by Aneesh Chopra, president of Care...
Join Us For a Fun Family Night at Freddy’s in Victoria
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to Victoria is hosting a huge Family Night on Tuesday, July 16th from 5-8 and I will be broadcasting live from 4:30-6:30. Enjoy a free kids meal with a purchase of an Adult combo There will also be great family activities such as bingo, a coloring station, face painting, and an awesome BUILD YOUR OWN SUNDAE station. Also scheduled to make an appearance is Stuart the Minion thanks to our friends at Life Celebrations.
Temple resident claims $1 million Texas Lottery prize
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - A Temple resident claimed a $1 million prize after purchasing the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. Lottery officials said the claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the first...
The lessons Houston didn’t learn from Hurricane Harvey
Beryl, the first major hurricane of the year, has finally dissipated, but it’s still casting a long shadow in Texas. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than a week after the storm made landfall in the state, more than 100,000 electricity customers still didn’t have power — the vast majority of them in the Houston metropolitan area. Now intense heat and humidity have blanketed the region, leaving many vulnerable residents without the cooling they need to endure the hot, muggy weather with the heat index topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
SECMD24: Day 3 features Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida & Texas
Press conference videos courtesy of the Southeastern Conference. Wednesday at SEC Media Days brings representatives from Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida and Texas to the spotlight. Each head coach and three player representatives for each school took to the stage on Day 3 in Dallas. Aggieland Chevrolet: Your Premier Dealership in...
Hidalgo County to hold public auction of general merchandise
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County announced it will hold a Public Auction of general merchandise, vehicles, and equipment at 10 a.m. on July 27. The county’s news release said items can be viewed in person on Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bond & Bond Auctioneers, located at 2101 I-69C […]
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Mixer: Learn, Volunteer, and Make a Difference
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Mixer: Learn, Volunteer, and Make a Difference. The Alzheimer’s Association is extending an invitation to the public for their home and Mission mixer, a special event designed to educate attendees about the organization’s efforts to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s disease. The event will take place on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Pharr One Lecture Hall, located at 1121 E. Nolana Loop.
Fresh On The Border campaign in Pharr shows importance of cross border trade
City leaders in Pharr focused on border trade in their Fresh On The Border campaign. The Pharr International Bridge is one of the nation's busiest crossings of produce. Around 60 percent of the nation's produce comes through that bridge. Officials also talked about the importance of that cross-border trade.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Search for missing Georgia girl expanded to several states, including Texas
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — The search for a 12-year-old girl from Georgia who went missing more than a month ago has expanded to more than half a dozen states around the country, including Texas. The Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is looking for Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville, Georgia,...
Elon Musk to Move Headquarters of X and SpaceX from California to Texas
SAN FRANCISCO (NEWSnet/AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk says he's moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California to Texas. Musk posted on X that he intends to relocate SpaceX from Hawthorne, California, to the company's rocket launch site in Texas. X will move to Austin from San Francisco.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
McAllen death investigation: Person shot ‘multiple’ times, 2 detained
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway after one person was found inside a McAllen home with multiple gunshot wounds, police say. McAllen police responded to the scene Monday morning at the 1300 block of S. 19th½ St. in reference to a person who was dead inside the home. Investigation reveals the person […]
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