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US seeks to have lawsuit over agents accused of ‘whipping’ Haitian migrants dismissed
A hearing is scheduled Thursday on a lawsuit against the federal government by 16 Haitians who claim that they were improperly treated by Border Patrol agents on horseback in 2021 when thousands crossed the border from Mexico into Del Rio, Texas, to claim asylum.
Pet food distribution program launches at the Coastal Bend Food Bank
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — You now have a way to feed the entire family at the Coastal Bend Food Bank thanks to the launch of a brand-new partnership with the Gulf Coast Humane Society. The organizations have teamed up in the effort to make sure that every pet has...
Texas House Rep. Eddie Morales Visits Alpine ISD, Engages with Students and Staff
Alpine Independent School District (Alpine ISD) welcomed Texas House Representative Eddie Morales and his wife, Hellen Morales, during a campus visit this week. The visit allowed the representative to interact with students, staff, and administrators across several campuses, highlighting the district’s achievements and engaging with students on state and national political issues.
Texas Lawyer Caught in Vile Plot to Bribe Pregnant Inmates for Their Children
We, as consumers of news, social media, and radio, are exposed to a lot of information daily. However, every now and then, something extraordinary captures our attention. This is one of those stories. Many people across the state, country, and world want nothing more than to have a child, and...
4 key Texas commitments to watch in high school this weekend
Most Texas football commitments in the 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes will be in action this weekend around the country and in the state of Texas for high school football. Many high schools in Texas kick off their 2024 seasons on Thursday and Friday of this week. Top Texas football...
Texas Woman Adds Pond to Ranch for Wildlife Relief
In the scorching Texas heat, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 113 degrees, one woman found a way to make her ranch the coolest place in town—literally. But it wasn’t for her or her family; it was for the local wildlife. Impromptu Oasis. When the heat wave hit,...
Crime Stoppers seek tips into death of man found in drainage area on North Side
SAN ANTONIO – Crime Stoppers is seeking tips into the death of man whose body was found in a drainage area. The body of Juan Carlos Benn, 53, was found around 10 a.m. on June 5 in a drainage area covered by a metal plate along the 13300 block of Blanco Road.
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Texas Republicans are clashing again with the state's most populous county over voting. This time, they're criticizing Harris County's plan for outreach to eligible but unregistered voters ahead of the registration deadline.County commissioners were set to consider the proposed outreach effort at a meeting Tuesday, but took it off the agenda without explanation after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Harris County Republican, put out a statement describing the proposal as an "attempt to bypass" a law passed last year restructuring the county's elections. Bettencourt claimed without evidence that the plan would "have a very high...
Texas narrows gas plant projects vying for $5.4 billion in funding
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Public Utility Commission of Texas selected 17 projects, seeking $5.38 billion in government funding, to advance in a new program aimed at spurring the development of gas-fired power plants, the regulators said on Thursday.
Texas DPS offers travel safety tips for Labor Day weekend
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – To help keep drivers safe this Labor Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts August 30 through September 2. Last Labor Day, troopers issued more than 43,179 citations and warnings, including 4,332 for speeding; 990 for no insurance; 421 for individuals without seat belts or child seat restraints; and […]
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