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Chance for rain in the Valley is rising
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It starts out as a few drops of rain here and there this week but ends up as a fairly good shot at scattered rain showers down the road. Through the weekend the Rio Grande Valley will have a daily shot at a...
Babies R Us To Reopen Inside Some Kohl’s Stores In Texas
Is Babies R Us set to make a come back? With the help of another store, it's very possible. In 2018, Babies R Us along with Toys R Us closed all remaining locations throughout the United States. Now Babies R Us is attempting a comeback, but not through individual stores. Instead, Babies R Us will be opening inside select Kohl's Department Store locations.
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.
Texas Lawmen Deployed to Secure GOP's Milwaukee Gala Amid Local Force Frenzy!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent over a hundred law enforcement officials to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to bolster security at the Republican National Convention (RNC), following the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Trump's appearance at the RNC marked his return to the public eye since the incident. The decision by Abbott to deploy these officers, "ensure there are ample security resources present to safeguard attendees," in a critical show of support during a tumultuous time, the Governor stated, as per the Office of the Texas Governor. The support from Texas includes personnel from several cities, with 27 officers coming from the Austin Police Department (APD).
From home repairs to food and more, there are different ways you can get help
HOUSTON — In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the search for financial assistance has become the latest challenge for people across southeast Texas. While FEMA recently opened individual assistance applications in 17 counties, not everyone will qualify for that specific financial aid. For those who are denied or simply not eligible, there are additional options available.
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Popular Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Bought By Huge Company
A Huge Restaurant Group Just Added Tex-Mex To Their Menu After Acquiring A Texas Based Chain. While we've been reporting that several restaurant chains including Red Lobster have been going under, others have managed to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world. The company that actually once owned Red Lobster...
Jam-Packed East Texas Weekend: Tattoos, Baseball, and a Princess Party
A welcomed rare summer cool front moved through East Texas Wednesday afternoon sending temperatures 'plunging' a good 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Anytime we can experience a high temperature in the 80s in July we'll take it!. This cool down from the upper 90s and 100s appears as if...
BEWARE: Colors On New Heat Risk Map Warns Texans Of Extreme Heat
You'll probably be seeing more of a new map along with colors during the weather segment of your local news. Texans in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are accustomed to the summer's heat and humidity. In fact, these three Texas cities are among the hottest in the nation according to Accuweather.
Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border asked a Texas judge on Wednesday to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants, weeks after a separate court rejected efforts by the state to shutter an El Paso shelter. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley provides temporary shelter and food to as many as 2,000 migrants a day when border crossings are high. In recent months, the nonprofit and at least three others in Texas that help migrants have come under scrutiny from state officials following a directive from Republican Gov....
Rep. Ronny Jackson examined Trump after the shooting and remains by his side at the RNC
Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, who was Donald Trump's White House physician, examined his former patient after Saturday's assassination attempt and has remained by his side during much of the Republican National Convention, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News on Wednesday. Jackson rode in Trump's motorcade on...
Peek Inside El Paso Mansion For Sale at $2.2 Million
A historic mansion on El Paso's iconic Rim Road is up for sale and it could be yours if you happen to be in the market for a new home, and if you have a budget of $2.2 million!. I know I can't be the only one who passes through...
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.”
San Elizario’s first McDonald’s dedicated; new Westside animal services center opens
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. The Lower Valley town of San Elizario opened its first-ever McDonald’s restaurant Wednesday, July 17. Newly elected San Elizario Mayor Miguel Chacon, El Paso...
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