Originally Published: 15 AUG 20 01:51 ET Updated: 15 AUG 20 14:39 ET By Christina Maxouris and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) -- Health experts say children make up more than 7% of all coronavirus cases in the US -- while…
VICTORIA, Texas - The Victoria County Public Health Department is reporting two COVID-19-related deaths in Victoria County. The patients, a female Victoria County resident in her 60’s and a male Victoria County resident in his 70’s were both hospitalized in…
CRYSTAL CITY, Texas - The Zavala County Sheriff's Office has issued an Amber Alert for five children they believed to be in grave danger. 10-year-old Justine Kaylee Lopez; 9-year-old Joylne Kaylynn Lopez; 7-year-old Ruben Lopez Jr.; 4-year-old Jordan Lopez…
The following is an article provided by Superintendent Quintin Shepherd of the Victoria I.S.D. There are two important things happening next week to which I want to make you aware. The first is the remote start of school and the…
VICTORIA, Texas - The University of Houston-Victoria notified the public about a person who tested positive for COVID-19. The person in quarantine since August 1, 2020. UHV says no significant contact with others took place on campus and the individual…
YOAKUM, Texas - The Yoakum Heritage Museum is giving you a chance to witness an extraordinary collection of past space artifacts, memorabilia from local Texas Engineers and current art from the Hubble Telescope. "Always Looking Up" opened on July…
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting a disaster designation for eight counties in the Rio Grande Valley directly impacted by Hurricane Hanna. A USDA disaster designation would…
Originally Published: 14 AUG 20 13:50 ET By Christina Carrega (CNN) -- A multimillion-dollar fuel shipment from a designated foreign terrorist organization in Iran to Venezuela was disrupted by the Justice Department, according to a Friday news release. Justice officials…
VICTORIA, Texas - Texans for Senator John Cornyn issued the following statement from the senator regarding Austin City Council's decision to cut $150 million from the Austin Police Department's budget: “Austin City Council’s decision to drastically defund our police department…
VICTORIA, Texas - Today The Victoria Television Group distributed 325 books to Vickers Elementary School. It's part of the Magic of Storytelling campaign. The goal is to put books into the hands of students all over the country. It's a…
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following Austin City Council's decision to cut $150 million from the Austin Police Department's budget: "Some cities are more focused on political agendas than public safety," said Governor Abbott. "Austin’s…
VICTORIA, Texas - The Victoria County Public Health Department is reporting three COVID-19-related deaths in Victoria County. The patients, a female Victoria County resident in her 60’s, a male Victoria County resident in his 80’s and a male Victoria County…
Originally Published: 13 AUG 20 14:12 ET By Seán Federico-O'Murchú (CNN) -- Israel and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to normalize relations, US President Donald Trump announced Thursday. According to a lengthy joint statement between the US, UAE and…
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to the city of Lubbock to hold a briefing with legislators and local leaders on the ongoing COVID-19 response in the region. After the briefing, the Governor held a press conference to…
VICTORIA, Texas – Census takers in Victoria are working to follow up with households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. The current self-response rate in Victoria is 58.0%. The Census Bureau will visit the remaining addresses to…
Originally Published: 13 AUG 20 12:26 ET Updated: 13 AUG 20 13:05 ET By Eric Levenson and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN (CNN) -- Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron met with Breonna Taylor's family for the first time on Wednesday, more than…
Austin, Texas – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced this week in Harlingen he believes all persons should be counted in the U.S. Census: “I believe that every person ought to be counted, and the fact that, as Judge Treviño…
Originally Published: 13 AUG 20 07:19 ET Updated: 13 AUG 20 11:02 ET Barbie Latza Nadeau with Livia Borghese and Nicola Ruotolo (CNN) -- On August 16, one of the most common sights on the Mediterranean Sea will return once…
VICTORIA, Texas - If you enjoy live music don't miss the Victoria Public Library’s VPL Jams series on Facebook Live. Singer Jerry James performed virtually on July 31, 2020. Victoria Public Library Director Dayna Williams-Capone said this program helps adults…
Originally Published: 13 AUG 20 02:55 ET Updated: 13 AUG 20 11:38 ET By Faith Karimi and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) -- A top federal health official is issuing a dire warning: Follow recommended coronavirus measures or risk having the…
Originally Published: 13 AUG 20 11:00 ET By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) -- Facing an unabating pandemic, abysmal poll numbers and an economic slump, President Donald Trump has made a series of media appearances this week where he appeared deflated…
VICTORIA, Texas - The Victoria Police SWAT team found a murder suspect today around 11 p.m. in the 400 block of Knowlan Ave. Jeremiah Reyna, 36, is accused of fatally shooting 30-year-old Samuel Acosta on July 26, 2020 in Amarillo.…
AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended operations for four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites in Harris County. Originally announced on August 7th, these testing sites will remain open through August…
Originally Published: 12 AUG 20 12:25 ET By Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) -- Kamala Harris being named Joe Biden's vice presidential pick sets a match-up between the California senator and Vice President Mike Pence on the debate stage in October.…
