HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In today's episode of Tea Time, Host Elette Garza sits down with Anchor Alexia Serrata and Forecaster Taylor Gomez to talk about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The trio dives into the opening acts of the event, influencers, models, casting, performances and...
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Jose De La Cruz A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to crashing and killing a 77-year-old San Benito woman in 2024 was sentenced Monday. Jose De La Cruz pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury on Sept. 15, according to c...
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has appealed the NFL's decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Pres...
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S outh Padre Island’s storied Coconut Jacks Bar and Grill opened on March 23, 1990, right in the knick of time for spring break. Now, over 36 years later, the bay-side palapa bar, known for its inimitable vibe, is no longer. Overlooking the Laguna Madre Bay, the concrete Coconut ...
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NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday he has a high comfort level in the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers safely playing in Paris on Sunday in light of the civil unrest that could include more protests this weekend in the capital and elsewhere ar...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner defended manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman following New York's failure to win the World Series and blamed the players for the lack of success. “I thought Boone managed a good season, especially with the pitching ...
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Thomas Haugh returned to Florida for a chance to win a second national title. Jeremy Fears Jr. put off the NBA in hopes of leading Michigan State to its first national championship in 27 years. The two stars' decisions made their teams among frontrunners to cut down the nets next...
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Michael Locksley is out as Maryland football coach, the university announced Wednesday, four days after the Terrapins lost at home to Rutgers for their fifth straight defeat. Locksley was seven games into his eighth season at the helm. He led the Terps to...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The sentencing phase continues Wednesday for a man convicted in the 2023 killing of San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez. The state is seeking the death penalty against Rogelio Martinez, who was found guilty of capital murder earlier this month...
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Sharyland Pioneer’s Codie Hill, right, with a kill against Sharyland’s Romina Perez, left, and Stephanie Valdez, right, during a District 30-5A game at Sharyland High school gymnasium Tuesday Oct. 20,2026 in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor.com) Sharyland Pioneer’s Elle...
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Federal officials have restricted unauthorized drone flights along the U.S.-Mexico border for one year, citing threats from cartels and risks to personnel conducting border security operations....
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UPDATE: Several East Texas officials, law enforcement and communities are supporting Van Zandt County as they mourn the loss of Deputy Adam Sherifi. According to the City of Malakoff Mayor Nicole Mason-Driver, Sherifi was the deputy fatally shot in the shooting on Tuesday night. ...
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A federal jury convicted three codefendants in a Homeland Security Task Force case for their involvement in an alien smuggling organization (ASO), announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas....
