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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.
Arte, cultura y mas: Del Mar College to host Mexican American studies event July 27
Del Mar College will offer a full day of culture and heritage during the tenth Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar on Saturday, July 27. The "Arte, Cultura y MAS" event, which is free and open to the public, features art, history and culture, touching on topics such as the experiences of farmworkers in South Texas and local Chicano movements. It will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27 in Music Buildings A and B at Del Mar College's Heritage Campus.
CCISD's 'Tech2Teach' conference to include teachers, parents and students
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Independent School District will be presenting its 10th annual 'Tech2Teach' conference about utilizing technology in the classroom July 24 and 25 at Veterans Memorial High School. New this year, parents will be able to learn alongside their kids about how to harness...
Texas gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.03 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 13 cents since last month. According...
GlobalWafers Awarded Up to $400M in CHIPS Funding for Silicon Wafer Plants in North Texas and Missouri
Taiwan-based GlobalWafers—which is building a $5 billion silicon wafer manufacturing plant in Sherman through its local subsidiary GlobiTech—will get up to $400 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce to build and expand facilities in Sherman as well as in St. Peters, Missouri. The funding is...
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...
Texas Woman Charged in Prescott-Area Fraud Case Involving $40,000 Loss for Arizona Resident
A Texas woman has found herself in a legal bind after allegedly perpetrating a fraud scheme that cost an Arizona resident over $40,000. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began when they were alerted to a suspicious email hack leading to a hefty wire transfer from a victim's bank account. The trail of digital breadcrumbs led to 64-year-old Maria Rivera of Carrollton, Texas.
Headliners Announced for Texas State Fair “Saddle Up” Fundraising Event
DALLAS (KDAF) — The State Fair of Texas has announced the first State Fair Saddle Up fundraising event benefitting Texas students. This year’s event is hosted by the Big Tex Champion Club and chaired by Robert and Stephani Walne, along with Honorary Chairs Kyle and Courtney Noonan. Funds raised will support the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program.
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