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Texas women denied care for ectopic pregnancies proves exceptions are a "farce", experts say
Several days after Kelsie Norris-De La Cruz found out she was pregnant in Texas, she started to experience bleeding and cramping. When she went to the emergency room, she was told that she was likely having a miscarriage and to seek medical care if the symptoms continued. Over the next...
Arrest made following threat against Roma High School, district police say
One person was arrested following a threat made on social media against Roma High School, according to the Roma ISD Police Department. District police were made aware of the threat early Friday morning, according to a news release. “Officers immediately mobilized and located the source of the threat, and the...
It's time to renew that Texas hunting, fishing license before the current one expires
TEXAS, USA — It's almost time for new hunting and fishing seasons, but before you hit the water or the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters and anglers to purchase the new licenses for the 2024-2025 season. Current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the...
Texas Man Caught Smuggling Drugs In Plush Toys From Buc-ee’s
Folks in Texas flock to Buc-ee's for many good reasons. But using their plush toys to hide your drugs is usually not one of them. Such was the case when a man was busted in the Lone Star State after the cops found a bunch of drugs in his toys.
Taqueria owner ‘bothered’ by Food Patrol catching and questioning violations
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, the Food Patrol is heading to a taqueria in Hidalgo County with nearly two dozen violations and an owner who could not be bothered to step out of the kitchen. We surprised Ramses Tacos & Tequila located at...
Edinburg police warn residents of increasing online fraud
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is urging residents to remain watchful due to a recent surge in online fraud targeting individuals and businesses, according to the department’s news release. The department said these scams include extortion, sextortion, smishing, and fraudulent demands for money from local businesses. Some of these include How to […]
Famous Restaurant Now Bankrupt And Closing In Texas
Austin, Texas is now the former home of a very popular restaurant chain that joins the ranks of so many others that are declaring bankruptcy and shuttering permanently their eateries. In some states, their entire roster of restaurants are already closed or soon will be. Read Similar: Another Massive Chain...
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
Texas Regional team takes 5th place at All-American Games
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KBTX) - Caldwell native Mesha Johnson’s USA Regional team came in fifth place out of 24 teams at the All American Games in Oklahoma City last weekend. Johnson appeared in a few games and played right field.
State Fair of Texas stands pat on policy prohibiting firearms in Fair Park
The State Fair of Texas stands behind its updated security policy and is ready to cooperate with the city of Dallas in responding to threats from the state attorney general. On Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the interim Dallas city manager warning her to change the State Fair's updated firearms policy, or he would file a lawsuit.
TxDOT urges driver safety as school year begins
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is asking Texas drivers to be alert as a new school year begins. The department’s news release says the Be Safe. Drive Smart. Back-to-School campaign’s goal is to educate drivers on how school zones can be chaotic, with children walking or biking to school, […]
Can we predict earthquakes in Texas? SMU researchers study wastewater injection to find out
Researchers at Southern Methodist University are studying how wastewater injection from oil and gas extraction impacts seismic activity in Texas in an effort to better predict where these earthquakes may hit. Wastewater is a byproduct produced in the process of extracting oil and natural gas from the earth, which is...
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
BEWARE: Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Texas Here Are The Symptoms
According to News Week, residents of Texas need to be very mindful of Parvovirus B19 increasing and spreading not only through the great state but all through the US. This virus is a common child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." WHAT THE...
Biggest Reasons for Casualties on Texas Roads
In Texas it seems like most people are in a hurry. Whether they are rushing to get their work done or rushing to get home to their family, people tend to drive a little faster in Texas. You will notice this as soon as you are on any Texas highway or interstate. Unfortunately, some of those unsafe driving habits can lead to crashes and even fatalities on Texas roadways, let’s look at the biggest reasons for those fatal crashes.
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