15 Lady Badger Powerlifter Advance to Regionals
15 Lady Badgers Powerlifters have qualified to advance at the Regional championships on Tuesday, February 27 in Edinburg at the Bert Ogden Arena.
Conviction and 50-Year Sentence for Child Murderer
Ezekiel Ramirez, 29, of Corpus Christi was sentenced to 50 years for the murder of a four-year-old child.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of February 26
Motorists are advised to slow down, follow posted speed limits, pay attention, watch out for workers, obey signs and flaggers, and allow additional travel time for delays.
Coastal Bend Basketball Update for Friday, February 23, 2024
Coastal Bend Basketball Playoff Update for Friday, February 23, 2024.
Illegal Migrants with Criminal Convictions Encountered by El Paso Sector
All these offenders are facing criminal prosecution under Title 8 and will be formally removed from the U.S.
Kingsville and Falfurrias Border Patrol Find Illegal Migrants on Local Ranches
All three people were left behind in ranches unable to keep up with their smugglers.
Denton School District Under Spotlight for Illegal Electioneering
On February 5, 2024, the principal of Alexander Elementary School in DISD sent an email to all staff members encouraging the staff to vote against specific candidates who support certain policies.
2 Arrested for Synthetic Marijuana
Arrested at the scene was Dillon Delapaz and Christina Garza.
UT-Austin Football Coach to Make $10 million a Year
The UT System Board of Regents approved the contract this week, making Sarkisian one of the highest-paid coaches in the country.
Decades Old Cold Case Murder Solved
Paxton helped secure three consecutive life sentences against Pablo Figueroa, age 62, for a murder Figueroa committed over 40 years ago.
$90K of Cocaine Found Durning Traffic Stop
Driver denied consent to search vehicle so a Narcotic K9 was requested.
Fire North of Driscoll
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Deputies from Precinct 3 Constables Office responded to a large grass fire at County Road 30 and County Road 81 North of Driscoll.
Ken Paxton Sues to Revoke an El Paso Nonprofit Annunciation House
Annunciation House, a network of shelters that serves migrants, sought relief from the attorney general’s demand to immediately release information about its clients. Paxton accused the religious group of smuggling humans across the southern border.
TAMUK Students and Faculty Members Selected to Clarinetfest in Ireland
Clarinetfest is held every year and alternates between North America, Europe and other countries.
Texas’ March 5 Primary Elections
The deadline to register to vote was Feb. 5. The last day to apply to vote by mail is Feb. 23. Early voting runs until March 1.
Early Voting in Person Begins on Feb. 20
Early voting for the primary elections begins Tuesday, February 20, and runs through March 1.
Progreso CBP Officers Apprehend Wanted Man
On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 15, CBP officers at Donna International Bridge examined a passenger vehicle driven by Pedro de Jesus Garza, 35, a U.S. citizen, and immediately escorted him for secondary inspection following a biographic match to an outstanding felony warrant.
Cole Park Playground Closed Through May 29
This $1.125M project was approved by the voters during the 2022 Bond Election.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of February 18
Work zone safety is a priority. Motorists are advised to slow down, follow posted speed limits and pay attention.
ArcelorMittal Texas HBI reaches $500,000 milestone supporting Del Mar College
Currently, the DMC Foundation is taking online applications for all scholarships, including the ArcelorMittal Texas Scholarship, through midnight April 30 for the 2024-2025 academic year.