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Walgreens Meltdown Now Affecting Thousands Of Stores Including Texas
Like so many brick and mortar retail stores across Texas, it appears to be another case of one step forward, two thousand steps backwards for Walgreens in the Lone Star State and throughout the rest of the United States. In the above link you will be able to read how...
How the DPS dodged accountability after Uvalde
The Uvalde school shooting on May 24, 2022, marked one of the most tragic events in recent American history, claiming the lives of 19 children and two teachers. The police response, widely criticized for its failures, has become a focal point of public outrage and demands for full accountability. Over 70 minutes passed between the arrival of law enforcement and the killing of the shooter. This delay, compounded by conflicting reports and a lack of decisive action, has underscored the dire need for an uncompromising examination of what went wrong.
No injuries reported after plane crashes into runway sign at Weslaco airport
No serious injuries were reported Tuesday after the pilot of a small plane crashed into a runway sign at the Mid-Valley Airport, according to the Weslaco Fire Department. First responders arrived at the scene Tuesday at around 2 p.m. after the pilot said wind gusts pushed the plane off the runway and into the sign, according to Weslaco Fire Chief Anthony Lopez.
Father and Son Detained After McAllen Party Leads to Hospitalization
McAllen Father and Son Arrested in Underage Drinking Incident Leading to Hospitalization. In a troubling turn of events, a father and his minor son are now in custody following an incident that led to severe consequences for a partygoer in McAllen, Texas. Details of the Incident. The incident unfolded late...
Weslaco Police Respond to Stabbing, Arrest 20-Year-Old Suspect in Vehicle Recovery
Stabbing in Weslaco: Burglary Attempt Turns Violent, Suspect Apprehended. In the early hours of Sunday morning, Weslaco emergency services responded to a stabbing incident that escalated from a burglary attempt, resulting in one man injured and the assailant arrested after a city-wide police search. Incident Details. The confrontation occurred at...
Trucker backed over by fellow driver during trailer disconnect
A truck driver is dead after an accident while helping a fellow driver in Louisiana late last week. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, August 14th at 12:20 p.m. in the 300 block of W 61st Street in Shreveport, Louisiana. According to Fox 8 Live, 41-year-old Isaac Zamudio Valadez of McAllen, Texas was helping another […] The post Trucker backed over by fellow driver during trailer disconnect appeared first on CDLLife.
Texas Senator now calls on DOJ to investigate Santa Fe mass shooting response
SANTA FE, Texas – Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz sent a sharply worded letter to the US Department of Justice, calling for an investigation into the response to the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in 2018. Cruz’s letter is the latest in a string of lawmaker rebukes...
Texas Nominations Are Now Open – 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Texans recognize...
Txdot Teams up With Law Enforcement for a Safe Labor Day Weekend
The reckless act of drinking and driving can change your life forever, the thing that makes me scratch my head in wonder is that it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. With law enforcement ramping up its presence leading up to Labor Day, we Texas drivers can make a difference by choosing rideshare, public transit, Uber, or any other safe way to get home. By doing so, they not only protect their own lives but also the lives of others.
Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including This High School’s Tuition!
Everything is bigger in Texas… especially when it comes to forking over money to get your kids through school!. My son just started high school but I’m already stressing the cost of college as I’m sure most other parents with high school kids are. However, If you thought college tuition was outrageous, wait until you hear about the price tag for high school education in Texas.
South Texas leaders rally at 1st water symposium to tackle ‘crisis’ on border
The first-ever Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium was held Tuesday on the border to discuss the dwindling Rio Grande, lack of water payments from Mexico and how local communities can rally together to find future water solutions.
Editor’s Note: Puro Valley
A quote in this issue from Grammy-winning producer and Roma native Edgar Barrera aptly sums up the pull the Rio Grande Valley has on its residents: “There’s glue in the cement here.” Senior editor Danielle Lopez, who grew up in McAllen, can attest to this phenomenon. Though she’s lived in Austin for more than a decade now, she returns to the Valley every couple of months to visit family and friends and get a dose of that RGV magic. “There’s this idea of when you’re Valley, you’re Valley,” she says. “There’s pride to the identity.”
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