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Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border asked a Texas judge on Wednesday to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants, weeks after a separate court rejected efforts by the state to shutter an El Paso shelter. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley provides temporary shelter and food to as many as 2,000 migrants a day when border crossings are high. In recent months, the nonprofit and at least three others in Texas that help migrants have come under scrutiny from state officials following a directive from Republican Gov....
Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings
There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.
AP football coach eager to start workouts
Justin Taylor’s Aransas Pass Panthers will have varsity experience on their side this football season. The Panthers return 20 starters – 10 on offense and 10 on defense – from the 2023 team that went 0-10. AP will field the most-experienced team in revamped District 15-3A Division I.
Grass fire burning on San Jose Island
A grass fire has been burning for hours on the south end San Jose Island today (Thursday, July 18), directly across the ship channel from Port Aransas, but no damage to structures has been reported. The only buildings on the island are at a ranch more than seven miles from...
Rain and lower temperatures ahead
Better rain chances starting late Monday and lasting through midweek. Isolated showers are in the forecast tomorrow through the weekend, but the coverage will be more limited than earlier today. Also, the timing will be confined to the afternoon hours. Brief “splash ‘n dash” showers will be it through Sunday,...
Pills, flies, food stored in trashbags found at Mission taqueria
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s Food 4 Thought, be ready for the most violations caught on camera by a health inspector. Fly swatters were found next to raw food and prescription drugs were found just inches from food. This combination could be considered a recipe for disaster.
McAllen Rep. De La Cruz at RNC: Biden, Harris use immigrants for political gain
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz on Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention said she was proud of being the granddaughter of Mexican farmworkers, using the national platform to tell a familiar Valley story while attacking President Joe Biden over immigration and border policies.
Second Safe Haven baby box in Texas opens in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas — A new Safe Haven baby box officially opened in Lubbock at Fire Station 9 which made it the second baby box in Texas. The first baby box was in Abilene and this new one made it number 247 in the nation. Baby boxes have given parents...
Dallas’ La La Land Kind Cafe Coffee Shop Chain Expands in Texas, California
Dallas-based coffee shop chain La La Land Kind Cafe is expanding its brand in Texas and California with the launch of four new locations this summer and said it has an aggressive expansion plan for 2025. La La Land also launched its new and improved app this week, where customers...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
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