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La Linea Cartel Leader’s Capture Unveils Hidden Texas Mass Grave
In August 2023, Border Patrol agents caught sight of a lone Hispanic male shuffling along the shoulder of FM 170, near the city of Presidio, Texas. Assuming he was a Mexican national from across the border, they approached with a request for identification, which was provided. Upon inspection, it was determined that the man was a U.S. citizen who had illegally re-entered the States by crossing the river, rather than the port-of-entry.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
A Tragedy in Texas: Buc-ee’s Burns as Smoke Billows into the Sky
Texas residents and visitors alike have come to love Buc-ee’s as a must-visit destination. Its popularity has even led to expansion beyond state borders, with locations now found in other states. It’s not surprising that this Texas staple has become a beloved experience that people want to share with others.
OHS Quarterback Mikey Cota staying home after commitment to UTPB
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa High School Quarterback Mikey Cota announced yesterday on X that he is committing to UTPB to continue his football career. He picked up his offer in late June after he attended the Falcons camp. “When I first got the offer I was so excited I wanted to commit the first […]
New Mexico National Guard rescues 12 people during Ruidoso flash flooding
The New Mexico National Guard on Sunday said it rescued at least a dozen people and two dogs during Saturday's flooding in Ruidoso. Photos and videos posted by residents on social media showed water over roadways and damaged homes in the area.
At the helm: Richard Lange on 10th anniversary of leading Texas Tech Health El Paso
Richard Lange had never been to El Paso before the Texas Tech University System offered him the presidency of its health sciences center in the Sun City in April 2014. He suspected something was amiss with this job because no interviews had taken place at the campus. Lange, who marked...
El Paso Museum of Art to close upstairs galleries for upgrades. Selena exhibit stays open
The El Paso Museum of Art's second-floor galleries will be closed for about eight weeks while the museum's temperature controls undergo an upgrade. The galleries contain Kress, American Art, Contemporary Art and Latin American Art collections. The museum in Downtown El Paso, which is 27 years old, will be replacing and maintaining its temperature and humidity control systems, according to a city news release. The work is needed to protect the museum's art collection from fluctuations. ...
Charles Middle School in El Paso, Texas are enforcing a new dress code for students that will ban them from wearing black clothing and hoodies.
This news comes on the heels of school districts across the country exploring different dress codes, in order to stop distractions in the classrooms. In a letter from Principal Nick DeSantis, parents were informed that the school had adopted a new dress code based on "policy feedback from families, faculty and staff." The reason for the ban on black clothing? DeSantis wrote that the look has “taken over the campus” and is associated with “depression and mental health issues and/or criminality.”
Rising win first home game since parting ways with former head coach.
On Friday night Phoenix Rising defeated El Paso Locomotive 2-0. Prior to tonight’s matchup, Phoenix Rising has struggled. They were embarrassed in a 5-1 loss to Memphis 901, and then lost 2-1 to San Antonio. They also fired head coach Danny Stone following the loss to Memphis 901, and Interim head coach Diego Gomez has stepped into the role.
Christina Marenco named new volleyball coach at Burges High School
Christina Marenco was a star volleyball player at Burges High School and has been a longtime assistant coach and special education teacher there. Now, Marenco will continue to serve the Burges HS community as the new head volleyball coach. She will replace the legendary Connie Vaughan, who spent 39 years at the school and won 786 games. Burges competes in Class 5A. ...
Goodwill Stores In Texas Are Saying NO To These Items!
Today is the ideal time to thoroughly clean your home and open the windows. Look for those items that haven't been touched in a long time. I adore organizing my belongings and giving away items I don't need. It's liberating in a way to get rid of "junk," because as they say, what's rubbish for one person is treasure for another.
Small, scattered rain chances continue for North Texas with cooler temps
NORTH TEXAS — As the mid-level impulse continues to progress over the southern plains, we could see some scattered thunderstorm chances overnight and into Monday.High-resolution models bring these thunderstorms into the metroplex overnight, but they should weaken with the loss of heating. Gusty winds can't be ruled out, but most of these will be benign. Some models show activity sticking around into the morning hours, but not all. By Monday afternoon, the consensus still appears to be some isolated storms in the DFW viewing region, although not widespread.The pattern in the jet stream shows the large upper-level trough with multiple smaller impulses riding along the southern periphery, bringing several hit/miss shower and storm chances through the next week and keeping temps down a bit. This is fantastic for us in the month of July!Rainfall projections have shifted southeast through the next seven days, however, we could still see some isolated spots in the metroplex with decent amounts. 7-day: Temps remain in the upper 80s and low 90s, with hit-and-miss chances of rain.
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