Woodsboro
LATEST NEWS
Ex-Bee County deputy remembers being shot in Pawnee
Robert Ramirez was an 18-year old Pawnee kid when he was drafted into the United States Army in 1970. He served a year in the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division where he went on reconnaissance and supply missions, earning two Bronze Stars. Upon his release, he hitchhiked through war-torn South Vietnam, landed in an America that was ambivalent about his service, then returned to his South Texas home.
ROCKPORT PILOT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Holly Baergen
Rockport-Fulton sophomore outside hitter Holly Baergen is excelling all over the volleyball court this season. Through eight matches, Baergen topped the Lady Pirates with 68 kills (3.4 per set), ranked second digs with 39 (2.0), and third in aces with 12 (0.6). Her .270 hitting percentage ranks second on the team.
Valley’s first Panera Bread to open in Edinburg
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first Panera Bread in the Rio Grande Valley is set to open its doors in Edinburg this fall. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation is welcoming Panera Bread to one of the city’s main shopping districts. Panera Bread is a casual bakery-cafe that serves freshly baked breads, salads, sandwiches, soups, smoothies, […]
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
BE ALERT: 17 Year Old Texas Girl Under Arrest For Possible School Shooting Attempt
Frightening news took place when according to KXAN reported that a Texas 17-year-old girl by the name of Giana Castillo allegedly attempted to prepare a shooting at an elementary school. It was reported that the 17-year-old allegedly made online threats against an Austin elementary school. Once the FBI received the information, it was quickly identified that Giana Castillo was making concerning statements online regarding the planning of an active shooter event at Graham Elementary School.
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Rare Sighting: Black Bear Family Seen In Texas National Park
You don't really see black bears in the wild in Texas very often and it's even rarer to see the whole family out roaming around. A visitor snapped a few photos of a mama bear and two cubs foraging on the road in Big Bend National Park, less than 300 miles east of El Paso.
LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as 'intimidation'
The League of United Latin American Citizens plans to request a federal investigation into raids Attorney General Ken Paxton conducted this week as part of what he called an “ongoing election integrity investigation.”. Gabriel Rosales, Texas LULAC’s state director, said in a statement that Paxton carried out the raids...
Texas Man Accused Of Brutally Raping A 14- year-old Girl
A Texas man by the name of Scott Laquinn Johnson Junior has been arrested on a warrant after DNA revealed evidence linking him to a sex crime that involved an innocent 14-year-old girl according to Your Basin. WHAT IS SCOTT LAQUINN JOHNSON BEING CHARGED WITH AS OF RIGHT NOW... Continue reading…
Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
Corpus Christi, Texas Heat – Scattered Storms Ongoing Through Wednesday
Corpus Christi, TX – A heatwave is expected to grip South Texas beginning Saturday, with temperatures soaring into the low 90s to around 100 degrees through Thursday. The hottest days will likely be Monday and Tuesday, with the possibility of scattered storms each afternoon. According to the National Weather...
The Mysterious Tesla Cybertruck Towing an Elon Musk Statue in Texas Raises Eyebrows as the Entrepreneur’s Influence in Brownsville Reaches New Heights
An unusual sight fascinated onlookers in Texas over the weekend as a Tesla Cybertruck was photographed towing a colossal statue of Elon Musk. The peculiar cargo, mounted on a trailer, was seen near SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Brownsville. While the origin and destination of this oversized effigy remain unknown, the bizarre spectacle has ignited widespread curiosity.
A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say
"A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Apartment Bills Family of Woman Who Died $15K for Breaking Her Lease
A Texas apartment complex has recently sent a bill to a family of a woman who has recently passed away! The bill from the apartment complex for $15,676 and a collections notice! The Texas law states that family members can cancel a lease if a loved one passes away. However, this apartment complex doesn't believe this.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.