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Austin Hunter selected to State FFA choir
The 96th Texas FFA Convention was held last week in Houston with the Texas FFA Chorus, a group of FFA members, performing each day at the event. On Wednesday evening, July 10, the chorus had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at Minute Maid Park prior to the Houston Astros/ Miami Marlins baseball game.
VIDEO: Man arrested in Harlingen for shining laser at helicopter, DPS says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man is behind bars after allegedly shining a laser pointer at a law enforcement helicopter. Pedro Cortina was arrested on a charge of illuminate aircraft with laser pointer, impairing operator, according to Cameron County Jail records. ValleyCentral spoke with Sgt. Maria Hernandez with the Texas Department of Public Safety, who […]
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
'Gloves off' | Expert weighs in on Texas House investigative panel after closed-door talks
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas House committee that investigates alleged wrongdoing by state lawmakers and agencies met for the first time in a year on Wednesday. The House General Investigating Committee was the group that kickstarted Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment proceedings in May 2023. On Wednesday morning, the...
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
Supreme Court wills Confederate monument protesters to jail despite appeal
WASHINGTON (CN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said three Texas protesters can't delay serving a seven-day jail sentence stemming from a 2020 protest of a Confederate monument despite an ongoing appeal. For nearly four years, Amara Ridge, Torrey Henderson and Justin Thompson have been allowed to remain free...
Offshore trips hook kingfish, red snapper
Anglers have been catching kingfish and vermilion snapper as well as limits of red snapper on offshore trips out of fishing charters in Port Aransas the past week. At Dolphin Dock, 5-hour, 8-hour and 12-hour offshore trips have been bringing in limits of red snapper and some vermilion snapper, said Erin Felix, an employee. Four-hour bay trips have produced catches […]
McAllen Performing Arts Center announces 4 new Broadway shows
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Nederlander National Markets has partnered up with the McAllen Performing Arts Center to announce four new shows for the 2024/2025 Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley season. The four new shows include Mean Girls the Musical, Pretty Woman: The Musical, The Cher Show and The Four Phantoms in Concert. The […]
CCISD approves employee pay bumps in new budget despite $20M shortfall
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Despite a $20 million budget shortfall, the Corpus Christi Independent School District school board approved a $346.5 million budget during Wednesday's meeting. The budget includes employee raises that are based on years of district service. Teachers, registered nurses and librarians do not qualify for these...
Operation Safe Return to Provide School Supplies and Safety Information
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Operation Safe Return is set for Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Bank Center. The event offers children the opportunity to receive necessary school supplies, obtain valuable safety information, and ensure a healthy start to the upcoming school year, according to a a statement from the Crime Reduction Unit. For more information, contact the Crime Reduction Unit at 361-886-2765.
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
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