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At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
Governor Abbott says Trump 'truly blessed by the hand of God'
Governor Greg Abbott says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was an “outrage.” Abbott talked about the shooting while meeting with reporters about Hurricane Beryl Sunday in Houston.
Welcome to Hell, East Coast
The heat is not going anywhere anytime soon, so keep reading to discover how you might feel it this week. Thousands are still without power in Texas with relief efforts ongoing Shawn Schulze, CEO of the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region, has been driving around Texas to coordinate relief efforts after Hurricane Beryl. On Sunday, he pulled over in his car to talk to me about what the situation is like on the ground. A week ago, power outages caused by the hurricane pushed over 2 million Texans into the dark during a record-breaking heat wave, seeing heat indexes...
Texas Security Guard Helps Deliver Baby in Elevator on Mother’s Day
A Texas security guard opened up about helping deliver a woman’s baby in an elevator on Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day in 2022, Elias Davila, a security guard at Medical City Dallas Hospital, was grieving his mother who had passed away a year prior. “I was going...
Texas death row inmate one day away from execution loses last-minute bid to save his life
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a clemency application filed by Ruben Gutierrez, paving the way for his execution for the murder of a woman over two decades ago. Concretely, the board said that they "have completed their consideration" of the request and that after a "full...
East Texas experts weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, domestic violence is increasing across the state and the number of women killed by an intimate partner has nearly doubled. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an existing ruling. It states that a protective order can bar...
The Rodeo distributes $1.4 million in scholarships to 70 FFA members across Texas
Seventy FFA members representing 57 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention. Scholarship recipients were selected by Texas FFA officials based on the students’ involvement with the program, academic and...
An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
Karnes City looks toward fun-filled summer
Excitement is building in Karnes City. Multiple entities have events planned for the duration of the summer. The Lonesome Dove Fest prepares for its Kickoff Fundraiser on July 27th. This eagerly anticipated event promises a roast beef dinner for $40.00 per ticket, with sponsorship tables available for those looking to support the cause.
Corpus Christi ranked No. 1 in Texas for affordable assisted living
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new study shows Corpus Christi is the number one city in Texas for the most affordable assisted living facilities. The state itself is fourth in the nation for that ranking. If you're looking for a place for a loved one to live who needs...
Judge clears way for demolition of Texas church where 26 people were killed in 2017 shooting
FLORESVILLE, Texas (AP) — A judge on Monday cleared the way for the demolition of the small Texas church in Sutherland Springs where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017 in what remains the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history. Following the shooting at First Baptist...
Judge to Determine Fate of Historic Sutherland Springs Church Following Survivors' Appeal and Community's Push for Inclusion
The future of the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs—a site marred by the tragic 2017 shooting that claimed 26 lives—is in the hands of a judge come today. A temporary restraining order put in place on July 2 has halted the plans to demolish the site. The order was a response to a lawsuit initiated by some survivors this past May, as reported by KENS5, leaving these community members momentarily relieved that the church still stands as a somber memorial.
Weslaco bribery defendants argue for their convictions, sentences be overturned
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two men convicted in 2022 of defrauding the city of Weslaco out millions of dollars during a $42.5 million rehabilitation of the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure are asking a federal appeals court to overturn their convictions and vacate their lengthy prison sentences.
Judge and school district are required by a Texas judge to transfer the information from the Uvalde school shooting.
Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s regular newsletter, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas. A Texas district court judge ruled last week that the school district and sheriff’s office in Uvalde may launch their records and files relating to the shooting at Robb Elementary School, including 911 calls and connections and police body camera images.
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
State Department issues do-not-travel advisory for Reynosa over ransom-based kidnappings
The State Department recently issued a "Level 4 — Do Not Travel" advisory for Reynosa in Tamaulipas, Mexico, because of reports of ransom-based kidnappings on intercity buses from Reynosa's main terminal. These kidnappings in the city across from McAllen primarily involved buses operated by the Mexican company Omnibus, typically...
Mexican National Guard member arrested by feds in Brownsville
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested a member of the Mexican National Guard on Saturday who was assigned to customs in Matamoros. Federal authorities have charged Luis Enrique Guzman Pablo with conspiracy to defraud the United States. Guzman was arrested after an interview at...
SVREP and WCVI Mourn the Loss of Chairman of the Board of Directors Juan Maldonado
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) and William C. Velásquez Institute (WCVI) mourn the incredible loss to the Latino community from the passing of Juan Maldonado. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SVREP and WCVI. Juan Maldonado died on July 5, 2024 after battling an illness.
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