Gladys Porter Zoo says beloved gorilla Penney has died | #RGV myrgv.com/local-news/202…

So far, the total cost is over $39M spent in bussing migrants with state funds, according to an estimate shared by TDEM in November that suggested each seat is $2,000.

It is always sad to lose an animal that touched the lives of so many people in our community. Penney died earlier this month and, in tribute, I wrote this piece about my first encounter with her.

Photo Gallery: Harlingen High School graduates Class of 2023 | 📸 Denise Cathey | #RGV myrgv.com/local-news/202…

Photo Gallery: San Benito High School graduates Class of 2023 | 📸 Denise Cathey | #RGV myrgv.com/local-news/202…

View the full photo gallery here: myrgv.com/life/community… 📸: Denise Cathey (Denise Cathey)

You want to see something amazing? A story about long Covid written in the second person. IN A NEWSPAPER. My newspaper, in fact - Houston Chronicle. As someone still dealing with a bit of long Covid, I felt this hard. Take a journey with Sarah Smith 🦙. houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

Just over a month after their family of five arrived in the US, they lay their daughter, who died in federal custody at the Harlingen Border Patrol station, to rest today. Story with Liset Cruz: apnews.com/article/8cfee1…

when you ask texans to conserve energy due to grid conditions

Every day is another opportunity for me to say, "I have never been this sweaty before in my life."

New from City of San Marcos: An arrest has been made in the deadly Iconic Village Fire that happened on July 20, 2018. Five people were killed, several others were injured. Press conference happening tomorrow at 10 a.m.

apnews.com/article/522e45… Texas prepares to deploy buoys as advocates voice concerns over impacts to migrants and environment. On Friday afternoon, an Eagle Pass resident, river advocate and business owner sued TX and Greg Abbott. Reporting with Acacia C

For years before a mass shooting, deputies accused a Texas sheriff of dysfunction and corruption. “The sheriff and his inner circle do whatever they want, regardless of law, with no consequence,” said one former deputy. A thread on The Associated Press's investigation...apnews.com/article/texas-…

Barrels of life-saving water that a human rights group had strategically placed for wayward migrants traveling on foot have vanished, Valerie Gonzalez reports. Investigators are stumped. apnews.com/article/texas-…

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Biggest fear of becoming a zombie? All the walking. 🧟 Just kidding. We love a brisk walk or hike in the woods. What are some of your favorite parks to take a lurching stroll in?⁣

Helena Bonham Carter reads Small Kindnesses by Danusha Laméris, just one of the incredible poems imbued with the power to lift spirits, compiled by Allie Esiri, 365 Poems for Life for her new collection, 365 Poems For Life. Find warmth and wisdom every day of the year: bit.ly/3SED8bh

We were wondering if you’re going to the jingle jangle starry night sky watching holiday tree lighting ugly sweater park ranger singalong dance-off karaoke cookie making winter wonderland ice fishing fundraiser for single marmots and bison poetry contest finalists gala tonight?

What is petrified wood, and why is it so frightened? Most likely, millions of years ago, a dinosaur, uninvited, approached a gathering of trees. At first, they were afraid. Then they were petrified. All their rings turned to stone inside. But they survived. Yes, they survived.