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Texas Prepares to Execute Melissa Lucio on Daughter’s Birthday
The state of Texas is preparing to execute Melissa Lucio, found guilty of capital murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Paramedics responded to Lucio's home on February 17, 2007, after Mariah was found unresponsive. Lucio's alleged confession, 'I guess I did it,' was pivotal in her conviction and...
Texas takes down border razor wire
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Texas military has taken down razor wire – meant to discourage illegal immigration from Mexico – along a stretch of the Rio Grande from Downtown El Paso to Old Fort Bliss. Border Report cameras on both sides captured the striking sight of several large piles of worn barbwire […]
Texas Cities Grapple with Staggering 88 Billion Gallons of Water Loss
Texas is facing a water wastage crisis, with self-reported water loss audits revealing a troubling spillage of nearly 88 billion gallons in the last year across its most populous cities. This massive loss, as recounted by the Texas Tribune, is making a dent in municipal budgets and putting increasing pressure on an already strained water supply system. Houston, leading the pack, accounted for a staggering 31.8 billion gallons of the spillage.
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.
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...
CenterPoint Energy preparing for Beryl’s impact in the Houston area
HOUSTON – CenterPoint Energy is preparing for Beryl’s impacts as it heads for the Texas coast. The agency says it has been closely monitoring the forecasts and preparing for potential impacts to its natural gas and electric systems as Beryl is forecasted to make landfall as a hurricane on Monday.
Hurricane Warning Issued for Victoria,Bloomington and Coastal Areas
LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Victoria - Bloomington - Jackson Counties. WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind - Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 75 mph - Window for Tropical Storm force winds: Sunday evening until Monday afternoon. - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES...
Texas couple homeless after truck/camper fire Saturday near Ottawa
You hear of vehicle fires, but, rarely, do you hear the story of the owners. On Saturday, a Texas couple lost their only home – a truck and camper - to fire on westbound I-80 between Utica and Ottawa. Wallace Fire Chief Chris Backos said they were summoned about 12:45 to milemarker 85 - joined by Utica.
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.
2024 All-Star Sectionals and District
This year’s Little League Sectionals for the 8-10 age division has been a momentous occasion for the district, bringing together teams from across the region for a series of thrilling matches. Jose Vasquez, President of the Los Fresnos Falcons Little League, expressed immense pride in the participants, stating, “I would like to recognize our 2024 All-Star teams both for softball and baseball.”
City of Los Fresnos Holds Summer Luau for Elderly Community
The City of Los Fresnos recently organized a delightful event catered exclusively to the elderly community as part of the Los Fresnos Senior Citizen program. The eagerly anticipated, annual Summer Luau Loteria provided a fun-filled and engaging experience, complete with entertaining Loteria games, delightful prizes, exciting raffles, and delectable snacks.
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