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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 […]
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.
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...
Cowen: Bureau of Reclamation can help with expansion of Brownsville’s big desalination project
WESLACO, TEXAS – Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., says he made the most of the recent RGV-2-DC trip by pushing for more federal funding for his city’s big desalination project. The trip, held June 12-14, was organized by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. Cowen said that on the...
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...
Independence Throw Down set for Saturday in Brownsville
Four titles will be on the line at Independence Throw Down on Saturday at Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville. The action starts at 7 p.m. with 10 bouts scheduled on the card, including four World Boxing Foundation (WBF) sanctioned championship fights. “We are thrilled and honored to present this professional...
Independence Throw Down Preview: One on One with Jesus "Panterita" Martinez
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS -- Our Gloria Morelia grabbed an exclusive one on one with Jesus "Panterita" Martinez (7-0) ahead of his big fight tomorrow at the Independence Show Down in Brownsville. Panterita will fight for his first title. It's all happening at the Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 6th. Watch video above for more:
Inside Valley Politics: Rep. Vicente Gonzalez talks Biden’s presidential run
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s episode of Inside Valley Politics U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez speaks on whether he feels President Joe Biden should remain the Democratic Party’s candidate for president. Also, UTRGV Professor Dr. Robert Velez explains how Biden could be switched for another candidate and whether it would happen at the DNC […]
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.
CCSO: Inmate assaults Carrizales Rucker detention officer
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Carrizales Rucker Detention Center in reference to an inmate assaulting a detention officer. Upon arrival, Deputies were informed by jail staff that inmate, Jose Anthony Dominguez was having his shackles removed by detention officers when he suddenly turned around and began swinging punches at the […]
CCSO, PBC enter agreement for inmate mental health treatment
CAMERON COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office has entered an agreement with Planned Behavioral Center to make mental health treatment more accessible for inmates. The agreement aims to provide treatment for inmates battling unresolved mental health issues, thus keeping them out of jail facilities. Many inmates are homeless and are unable to […]
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...
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