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“Minnesota’s Autism Mom” traveling to Texas with life-saving donations for families with children on the spectrum
Autism advocate Sheletta Brundidge, known as Minnesota’s Autism Mom, is traveling to Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to launch her “Spread Love With Locks” campaign in Texas aiming to help protect children with autism.
Supreme Court Nixes Review Of Rodney Reed's Texas Death Row Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is declining a Texas Death Row inmate the chance to have his murder case reviewed. Rodney Reed was found guilty in 1998 of killing 19-year-old Stacey Stites in Bastrop. Reed's supporters claim Stites's fiancé was the killer, and say Reed was convicted as a black man accused of killing a white woman. Without comment, the Supreme Court rejected Reed's petition for a writ of certiorari, which would have ordered the trial court to deliver the case records to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for review.
Focus at Four: Experts discuss recent shark bite activity on the coast
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - There have been several headlines recently and stories of shark bites along U.S. coastlines. Just last month, there were two reported attacks, less than two hours and 5 miles apart along the Florida Panhandle. Thursday, several reports surfaced of shark bites on South Padre Island. Kesley...
DPS: Woman dies in alleged drunk driving crash
WILLACY COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested for allegedly driving and claiming the life of one person, authorities said. At 12:13 a.m. on Saturday, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a two-vehicle crash on FM 1762 and Cantu Road in Willacy County. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan Maxima, driven […]
Mother of child who drowned in Mission to face charges
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charges are pending for a Florida woman whose toddler drowned at a Mission residence where they were visiting on the Fourth of July, according to police Chief Cesar Torres. The chief didn’t reveal the identities of the mother and the 3-year-old boy who died...
CBP Officers Seize $5.1 Million in Methamphetamine Concealed in Vegetables at Texas-Mexico Border Crossing
PHARR, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Pharr International Bridge seized more than $5.1 million in methamphetamine this weekend in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline CBP officers continue to deploy a strategic combination of inspections experience coupled with technology and that effort yielded this significant...
All brush pickup in Corpus Christi to be collected after storm passes
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — When it comes to brush pickup, the city said it won't be able to get to 'area four' before the storm. It was originally set to be picked up starting Monday, the day we could be impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The concern is the brush...
Former Navy Sailor from St. Louis Tragically Found Dead in Texas
The St. Louis community was shaken by the tragic news of a former Navy sailor found deceased in Texas. Identified as John Doe, his death has left many searching for answers. The heart of St. Louis aches for one of its own. Crackdowns on illegal maritime activities often take a heavy toll on those serving. Recently, two Navy SEALs were lost at sea while intercepting a vessel off Yemen.
At least 3 'extremely rare' shark attacks shock South Padre Island coastline
Jul. 4—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — At least three shark attacks, described as "extremely rare," left as many as three victims hospitalized after swimming in shallow waters before officials cleared out Fourth of July revelers Thursday, a Cameron County official said. From about late Thursday morning to about 12:30 p.m., at least one shark attacked up to three victims within South Padre Island's city ...
You Can Legally Buy Marijuana In Texas, Here’s How
Marijuana could be practically legal in Texas, according to a new Texas Monthly investigation, which found that most hemp shops in the state legally sell marijuana, not hemp. Thousands of hemp dispensaries sell highly potent cannabis strains with minimal oversight. The result is a sprawling, unregulated market. Texas Monthly tested...
Texas Vignette Announces Open Call For Texas Women Artists
Texas Vignette, a Dallas-based arts nonprofit with a mission “to promote, support, and connect women in the arts in Texas,” has announced an open call for its 2024 Vignette Art Fair. Woman-identifying artists from across the state of Texas are eligible to apply, and the deadline to submit is August 2. Notifications of selection will be made on August 26.
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