Goliad
LATEST NEWS
3-year-old pre-K student ‘sad’ after New Braunfels ISD transportation issues
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – A three-year-old New Braunfels ISD student didn’t make it home on her normal bus route two days in a row. The school district is now investigating the second incident, as she was left sitting on a bus after all the other students got off.
Waterspout spotted near South Padre Island
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A waterspout was spotted near South Padre Island on Saturday morning. ValleyStormTeam Chief Meteorologist Bryan Hale said conditions have changed, allowing waterspouts to form off and along our shore. He added that they are mostly harmless, but people should always avoid their path on water and land. According to the National Weather Service, tropical […]
Brownsville school sale tied to accreditation for Gladys Porter Zoo
Aug. 23—Talks between the city of Brownsville and the Brownsville Independent School District about the city acquiring Cummings Middle School for a vital expansion of Gladys Porter Zoo have progressed to the point that the three entities held a press conference Wednesday to highlight a potential deal. BISD hosted the event at its administration building. Delivering remarks were zoo Executive ...
Valley’s first Panera Bread to open in Edinburg
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first Panera Bread in the Rio Grande Valley is set to open its doors in Edinburg this fall. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation is welcoming Panera Bread to one of the city’s main shopping districts. Panera Bread is a casual bakery-cafe that serves freshly baked breads, salads, sandwiches, soups, smoothies, […]
Texas state trooper fights brain cancer
EDINBURG, Texas - A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper from Edinburg, Trooper Oscar Loya, is seeking the support of the community as he battles germinoma brain cancer. The 29-year-old trooper is undergoing treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and is expected to remain there for the next six to eight weeks.
Valley’s newest doctors are twin sisters who focus on family
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McALLEN — As fraternal twins, sisters Jacqueline and Juliana Falcon from Rio Grande City share much of their lives, from movie interests, to food, to music. Sometimes it’s as though they even share the same thoughts. You can now add the medical...
The Mysterious Tesla Cybertruck Towing an Elon Musk Statue in Texas Raises Eyebrows as the Entrepreneur’s Influence in Brownsville Reaches New Heights
An unusual sight fascinated onlookers in Texas over the weekend as a Tesla Cybertruck was photographed towing a colossal statue of Elon Musk. The peculiar cargo, mounted on a trailer, was seen near SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Brownsville. While the origin and destination of this oversized effigy remain unknown, the bizarre spectacle has ignited widespread curiosity.
Los Fresnos Locals Open Up a New Business in Town
Exotic Candiez, a business deeply rooted in the Los Fresnos community, recently celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday, August 9th. It is located at 33478 FM 803, Suite B7, behind Stripes in Los Fresnos Plaza, next to United High School. The store is proudly owned by Alisa and Javier Cantu, both proud residents of Los Fresnos.
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
TxDOT launches "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced the launch of its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign. With Labor Day weekend happening next week, TxDOT is encouraging Texans not to drink and drive by launching its statewide "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign. They're reminding Texans not to drink and drive, and to always choose a sober ride, such as a designated driver or taking advantage of rideshare and taxi services, public transportation or staying in one location until they're sober enough to drive.
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Texas Lottery Confirms Big Money Winner in Mega Millions Drawing on Friday
Someone in Texas is waking up one million dollars richer, as Texas Lottery officials confirmed one of the big winners of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 23, 2024, came from a ticket bought in Abilene. The jackpot winner won a cool million for correctly matching five of the...
Harris Co. Fugitive Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce’s arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.