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Substance abuse expert says RGV faces ‘overdose pandemic’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some are so gripped by grief that it changes them. For many, it’s an ever-present and unfillable void. For others, it can transcend nearly every aspect of their lives. Take Adelína Olívares of Alamo, who said she lost her 20-year-old nephew to a...
'Not the party I grew up with:' Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party
(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin. “This is not the party I grew up with,” Thierry said of the Democratic Party. “I now stand with the party of Lincoln, the party that fought to preserve our Union and fought to end the...
Report disputes Texas' claim that its 'Lone Star Operation' has deterred migrant crossings
Texas authorities have recently claimed that its "Lone Star Operation," aimed at deterring migration into the state, have led to an almost 90% decline from its peak. Mike Banks, Special Advisor on Border Matters under Gov. Greg Abbott said that the concrete figure is 87% and that, as a result, the federal government has opted to temporarily move agents from the state's ports of entry to others in Arizona, California and New Mexico.
Texas judge rejects state AG Paxton's bid to question leader of migrant aid organization
A Texas judge has rejected the bid by the office of state Attorney General Ken Paxton to question the leader of a local organization providing aid to migrants. Concretely, Travis County judge Maya Guerra Gamble, of the 459th Civil District Court, denied a request by Paxton's office to depose a representative of Team Brownsville, which provides water, shelter and other basic necessities to migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
SISD’s $58.9M stadium hosts first game as high school football season kicks off
Edward Cano has one enduring memory of Socorro High School that predates his arrival to the Lower Valley campus as its head football coach in December 2021. Cano was a wide receiver for Irvin High School in the late 1990s. His Rockets traveled to the Far Eastside to take the field against the Bulldogs who, at the time, were the four-time defending District 2-5A champions. The game, played Sept. 10, 1999, at the Socorro Independent School District Student Activities Complex, was a defensive slugfest that the Bulldogs won 10-0.
Clint ISD homeowners to see significant increase in district tax bills
Homeowners in the Clint Independent School District boundaries likely will see a significant increase in the district’s portion of their 2024 tax bills after the board adopted the highest tax rate possible without having to go to voters. The Clint ISD board on Wednesday unanimously approved the voter-approval rate...
Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty coming to Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Duck Dynasty star Si Robertson will be making an appearance in the Hub City. Known by many as Uncle Si, he will be featured at a Baker Outdoors event on Sept. 7. The event starts at noon and lasts until 3 p.m. Those who attend will...
Jared Leto sighting in Downtown El Paso adds to summer of celebrity visits
The actor and frontman of 30 Seconds to Mars was spotted Downtown, and fans are buzzing about the sighting. Leto was captured Saturday, Aug. 31, in a snapshot shared by the owner of Get Together, a vegan eatery in Downtown. In the pic, Leto is flashing a peace sign, sporting some slick shades to beat that El Paso sun. ...
UTEP Volleyball Dominates Green Bay in Straight Sets
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KVIA) -- The UTEP Volleyball team (1-1) showcased their dominance in a commanding 3-0 sweep over Green Bay, exploding out of the gates in each set. Led by Ema Uskokovic’s 13-point performance and a fierce defensive effort that included 11 team blocks, the Miners cruised to victory on day two of the Utah Classic Saturday afternoon.
Diaper giveaway helps Borderland parents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The Guiding Star Southwest and The Lily Pad Maternity Home gathered more than 208,120 diapers to give out to moms and dad in the community Labor Day weekend. It's been part of their "August Hero Drives". The program offers free diapers, wipes, socks, and other...
Vietnam veterans aim to teach students about flag etiquette
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For Gilberto Blancas, a Vietnam veteran, gazing upon the U.S. flag takes him back to a moment where he was stranded in the jungles of Da Nang, Vietnam, thinking his time was coming to an end. “I felt I was a goner,” Blancas said. “Until I saw one of our […]
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