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Court upholds gun ban for migrants in US unlawfully
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court upheld a federal law that bars migrants who are in the United States illegally from possessing guns, rejecting arguments by a Mexican man convicted of unlawfully having a handgun that the ban was unconstitutional.
U.S. resident caught with 101 pounds of meth hidden in vehicle at Texas border
HIDALGO, Texas - Border agents intercepted over $910,000 worth of methamphetamine on Tuesday at the Hidalgo International Bridge. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said a 48-year-old female U.S. resident driving a 2009 Dodge was referred for a secondary inspection by a CBP officer. Upon examination, CBP officers uncovered 95...
Educating The Elderly on Chronic Pain, Sept. 6th
Known to diminish our quality of life, chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a majority of the elderly suffer from chronic pain that significantly alters their daily activities and imposes an enormous burden on their overall health and well-being.
‘It’s not a normal fire:’ Harlingen firefighters using Cybertruck fire as learning experience
Harlingen firefighters encountered a fire that burns hotter and longer than traditional vehicle fires. On Tuesday, crews with the Harlingen Fire Department responded to a Cybertruck that caught on fire after crashing into a fire hydrant. “This is the first in Harlingen that I’m aware of,” Harlingen Fire Chief Rafael...
City of Brownsville announces purchase of Cummings Middle School
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It’s a plan more than 15 years in the making. On Wednesday the Gladys Porter Zoo gave the community details on what is to come. The city of Brownsville has agreed to buy Cummings Middle School from Brownsville ISD and use it to expand the zoo. This will allow the zoo […]
Cybertruck seen hauling bizarre bust of Elon Musk that looks nothing like billionaire – but strange look is ‘on purpose’
A BIZARRE bust of Elon Musk has been paraded around the streets of Texas on a Cybertruck but its owner insisted there was a good reason behind its weird look. The bronze statue of the tech mogul surprised social media users by its unlikeness but the driver explained this was done on purpose. The giant […]
Raymondville Restaurant Fire Caused by Grease Buildup, Damages Half of Building
Raymondville Restaurant Fire Caused by Grease Buildup, Damages Half of Building. Raymondville, TX – A fire broke out this morning at a local restaurant in Raymondville, causing significant damage to the building. The fire, which occurred at the corner of 10th Street and Hidalgo Avenue, was caused by a grease buildup in a tubing pipe, according to Raymondville Fire Chief Oscar Gutierrez.
TSTC Honors Stone at Distinguished Alumni Gala
Texas State Technical College will present its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Gala on Sept. 10, recognizing inspiring TSTC alumni who embody a legacy of success. Receiving the the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award is Joel Stone, an alumnus of the college’s Building Construction Technology program and now the chairman and CEO of construction company SpawGlass.
Tejano Music Legend Little Joe Undergoes Emergency Heart Procedure
Little Joe Hernandez, the iconic figure in Tejano music known as the “King of the Brown Sound,” recently underwent an emergency heart procedure. According to an announcement from Little Joe Y La Familia’s social media, he had a stent implanted during a successful surgery on August 22. Currently recovering at home, his doctors have advised a two-week rest period to ensure a full recovery.
15 people arrested in Uvalde on charges of distributing and possessing meth, DOJ says
DEL RIO, Texas – Fifteen people were arrested in Uvalde on charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine, according to the Department of Justice. The Texas Department of Public Safety, Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, and the 38th Judicial District Attorney’s Office investigated the case with assistance from Border Patrol, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Crockett on Arlington incident: MAGA is not ‘party of law and order’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) recently weighed in on a reported incident involving Trump campaign staffers during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, calling the perceived shoving “unfortunate.” “It’s really unfortunate, especially when you have someone that is running to be the most powerful person in the world, to know that they literally just have no…
Eula ISD implements major upgrades with $24 million bond
EULA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Thanks to a $24 million bond, Eula Schools made improvements in response to community growth. The bond was first approved by community voters in May 2023. It is the first bond of comparable size since 2000 when voters approved a similar bond to build the new high school. Assistant Superintendent of […]
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