• The SpaceX Land Swap Is Only the Latest Texas Public Park Giveaway

    Whenever SpaceX rockets blast off from the sandy property that Elon Musk controls near Brownsville, the road to Boca Chica Beach—including Boca Chica State Park—closes by order of the county judge (as well as other days when the company deems it necessary). At times, rockets have exploded and showered down debris on public and private […]

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeking public comment on proposed mountain lion regulations

    The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public comment until May 22 on proposals to prohibit canned hunting and implement trapping standards for mountain lions.

  • Photo Galley: South Texas Comic Con

    Photo Galley: South Texas Comic Con

  • Slamdance Film Festival to swap Park City for L.A.

    PARK CITY, Utah, May 1, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Slamdance Film Festival, based in Park City since its 1995 inception, has announced it will move to Los Angeles starting February 2025. “The move to Los Angeles, the heart of the entertainment industry, will allow for the continued growth of Slamdance’s year-round mission to provide […] The post Slamdance Film Festival to swap Park City for L.A. first appeared on Gephardt Daily.

  • How Texas jails deal with overcrowding (April 26, 2024)

    On Friday's show: We learn how jails across the state are dealing with overcrowding. We visit a recent college fair to learn how students and parents are handling the complicated decision of where to go to school. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

  • Celebration at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after birth of cute monkey

    The adorable youngster, who is enjoying being carried around by mum, is already warming the hearts of visitors. Sign up for newsletters from The Star The baby boy was born on March 23 to mum Feven and dad Obi, a ground-breaking moment in the breeding of the species. The public named the baby Gelada Kobo after a vote on social media. Kobo is a town near the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia, which is the only place Geladas are found in the wild, making it a perfect name for the park’s new arrival....

  • State and Women's Groups Sue Biden Over Title IX Revamp

    Red states and women’s groups hit President Joe Biden with three lawsuits Monday over his far-reaching overhaul of the federal Title IX ban on sex discrimination in schools and universities. The rule, slated to take effect August 1, replaces sex with gender identity in what the lawsuits say will allow males into female spaces and could punish staff or students who “misgender” a trans-identifying colleague or peer.

  • Texas sues Biden administration for right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ students

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that he has sued the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) over new Title IX guidelines that make discrimination against LGBTQ+ students in education […]

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    Meet our CBS4 NBC23 talent at South Texas Comic Con

    McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you are heading to South Texas Comic Con Friday and Saturday, be sure to stop by our CBS4 NBC23 booth to say hi! CBS4 Evening Anchor and Investigative Reporter Derick Garcia, NBC 23 anchor Sonya Hill and Chief Meteorlogist Freddy Vela will be at the booth from 3 to 4 []

  • Business group plans to sue after FTC bans noncompete contracts

    (The Center Square) – The Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule Tuesday to ban noncompete contracts that prevent employees from joining rival companies in a move that immediately drew a legal challenge. U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark said the measure was illegal and would hurt businesses and workers. "The Federal Trade Commission's decision to ban employer noncompete agreements across the economy is not only unlawful but also a...

  • This $10 2-day parking deal takes the sting out of going to the airport

    TL;DR: Get two days of parking at The Parking Spot for just $9.99 during your next trip, 67% off its regular price! "Yay, we get to go to the airport!" said nobody, ever. From long lines to overpriced food, visits to the airport can quickly suck the fun out of your vacation. — Read the rest

  • Wildlife West Nature Park announces passing of Koshari the black bear

    EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood announced that its beloved black bear Koshari passed away. Koshari was over 20 years old and was an educational ambassador at the zoo. He arrived at the park in August 2005 when he was captured by New Mexico Game and Fish officers at Navajo Lake in []