Sebastian
GOVERNMENT
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...
Bracing for Beryl: RGV cities, counties continuing sandbag distributions
With Beryl eyeing direct or indirect impact in Mexico and South Texas late Sunday or early Monday, agencies in the Rio Grande Valley are wasting no time issuing sandbags to local residents in preparation for what might be a powerful storm, or hurricane. The following are the locations in your...
Counties ready with disaster declaration orders
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The state has issued a disaster declaration for Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr Counties ahead of Beryl’s impact. Officials say this declaration is necessary to move and prepare resources for any potential emergencies. These orders allow agencies to prepare volunteers and staff before a disaster happens. In Cameron County, officials say […]
Nonprofit organizations Cajun Navy, Red Cross on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl
BEAUMONT, Texas — Nonprofit organizations the Cajun Navy and the Red Cross are on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl and ready to help those in the storm zone. As Beryl moves into the Gulf, the groups are prepared to send resources and volunteers to South Texas. Ten...
City of Weslaco to host first ever drone show
A lot of cities are holding Fourth of July celebrations, and Weslaco city leaders wanted to do something different. Instead of their annual fireworks show, they're putting on their first ever drone show. It's something the new mayor pushed for as soon as he took office. "Being that the drone...
Clerk hosting fair, Saturday services
BROWNSVILLE, TX—The office of Cameron County District Clerk Laura Perez-Reyes is continuing its First Saturday of the Month Services program throughout the remainder of 2024 and is sponsoring a Passport Fair in San Benito on Jul. 27. The next “First Saturday” event is slated for this Saturday, Jul.y 6,...
Mercedes city leaders plan to add detention ponds to reduce flooding
The city of Mercedes has an extra $2 million they will use to protect against future storms. The Texas General Land Office awarded the city $2 million dollars in grants. The money will be split between two projects. The first $1 million project will build a detention pond on the...
A Veteran’s journey to the 2024 Paralympic games
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — When one decides to join the Army they often feel a sense of duty., and for one veteran it was duty at first sight. “I was at the library just bored. And I remember picking out a book,” said Jason Tabansky who will represent the United States at the Paralympic games in Paris. “The book’s title is Chicken Hawk. And it’s a book about helicopter crews in Vietnam and what they did all the medivac guys all the helicopter recovery, and that just immediately caught my attention.”
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.