U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized both the narcotics and vehicle. LAREDO, Texas — Border Patrol agents at the Laredo Port of Entry seized 65 pounds of cocaine worth around $872,000 in a recent drug bust. CBP officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge decided to take a closer look at a 2001 Ford Explorer being driven … Read more
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Legendary actress and singer Rita Moreno will join Texas A&M-Kingsville students and faculty for the upcoming Centennial Lectureship this April. The event will celebrate Javelina Nation’s 100th anniversary. As the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Texas A&M-Kingsville holds a special place in the region’s history. Moreno, a trailblazer … Read more
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Legendary actress and singer Rita Moreno will join Texas A&M-Kingsville students and faculty for the upcoming Centennial Lectureship this April. The event will celebrate Javelina Nation’s 100th anniversary. As the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Texas A&M-Kingsville holds a special place in the region’s history. Moreno, a trailblazer … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama’s basketball cards are a hot commodity among collectors and sellers. If a recent Goldin auction is any indication, Wemby cards are prized possessions if you have the right one. A rare Wembanyama 2023-24 Panini Prizm Nebula Choice Prizm #136 rookie card sold for an astronomical $860,100. Yes, … Read more
The Ponder Independent School District in Denton County will move to the new schedule during the 2025-2026 school year. PONDER, Texas — Another North Texas school district is switching to a four-day school week. The Ponder Independent School District in Denton County will move to the new schedule during the 2025-2026 school year. To meet … Read more
Passengers recall terrifying moments after smoke fills Columbia-bound Delta flight. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two Hopkins residents are speaking out after the Delta plane they were on filled with a smokey haze and had to make an emergency landing Monday in Atlanta. Christin and Bill Chapman were still shaken up hours after they finally made it … Read more
Bernal plays a pivotal role in the history of Texas education, having led efforts to create the state’s first bilingual education law. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio said goodbye Thursday to a civil rights leader and champion for education. Joe Bernal died on Jan. 25 at the age of 97. Described in his obituary as … Read more