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Execution set for Brownsville man in murder of three small children
Texas is scheduled to execute John Rubio on Thursday evening for the 2003 murders of three young children in Brownsville. Rubio was convicted again in 2010 after his original conviction was overturned, and the Texas…
Executions Set For Texas, Oklahoma Inmates
John Allen Rubio is scheduled to be executed in Huntsville, Texas, and James Pavatt in McAlester, Oklahoma, on Thursday. Rubio was convicted of murdering his three children in 2003; Pavatt was convicted in the 2001…
John Allen Rubio set to become 14th person from the Rio Grande Valley to be executed in Texas
John Allen Rubio is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas, shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, more than 20 years after he was convicted of killing his three children. The Texas Board of Pardons…
Coleman scores 20, Sam Houston beats Pepperdine 85-77
Jacobe Coleman anotó 20 puntos y Sam Houston derrotó a Pepperdine por 85-77 el miércoles en Huntsville, Texas. Aidan McDowell también sumó 20 puntos para los Bearkats, que mejoraron su marca a 2-1. Jahari Williamson…
Evil dad who decapitated 3 young children finally set to be executed
John Allen Rubio is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Texas on Thursday for the 2003 murders of his three young children. Rubio was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death after a retrial in…
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Anti-death penalty groups make final push to halt execution of John Allen Rubio
Advocacy groups are urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state Board of Pardons and Paroles to stop John Allen Rubio’s scheduled execution on Thursday in Huntsville. The board unanimously denied Rubio’s clemency…
Final hours: TDCJ outlines protocol as John Allen Rubio's execution nears
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied clemency for John Allen Rubio, leaving his execution scheduled for Thursday in Huntsville. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has outlined procedures for…
Bulldogs, Bearkats gear up for bi-district
The Bulldogs and Bearkats are preparing for their upcoming bi-district playoff matchup. Both teams are finalizing their game plans and training regimens as they head into this critical postseason contest. Fans are…
Clemency unanimously denied for John Allen Rubio
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously denied clemency for John Allen Rubio on Tuesday, according to the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office. The decision leaves him scheduled for execution in…
John Allen Rubio scheduled for Texas execution Thursday
Texas death row inmate John Allen Rubio is scheduled for execution by lethal injection this Thursday at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. Rubio was convicted for the 2003 decapitation murders of his three young…
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McDowell scores 18, Sam Houston knocks off Howard Payne 102-59
The Sam Houston Bearkats secured a decisive 102-59 victory over the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets on Saturday. Aidan McDowell led the offensive effort for the Bearkats, contributing 18 points to the team's high-scoring…
Sam Houston State's Landyn Locke: Question mark to play
Sam Houston State quarterback Landyn Locke is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Jacksonville State due to an undisclosed injury. The sophomore, who missed the previous week's contest, remains a…
Sam Houston State's Kyan Berry-Johnson: Out for season
Sam Houston State wide receiver Kyan Berry-Johnson has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season due to an undisclosed injury, according to the Conference USA availability report. Berry-Johnson had been a…
Sam Houston museum seeks $500,000 to rebuild after fire
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville is seeking $500,000 in community donations to rebuild after a fire on September 23 destroyed two historic sheds and damaged a woodworking workshop. Museum director Derrick…
The Honorable Judge Hal Ray Ridley
The Honorable Judge Hal Ray Ridley passed away unexpectedly at his home in Huntsville, Texas, on October 30, 2026. A dedicated public servant, husband, and father, Ridley had a distinguished career in law and served in…
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Trey Wharton holds commanding lead in TX House District 12 race
Incumbent Republican Trey Wharton holds a commanding lead in the race for Texas House District 12, with 69.7% of the vote and 91.1% of ballots counted. Wharton, a Huntsville businessman, defeated Democratic challenger…
EC makes strong showing at regional XC meet
The East Chambers Buccaneers cross country team secured a second-place finish at the Region III Class 3A Regional Championships held at Kate Barr Ross Park in Huntsville. This performance qualifies the team for the…
Sam Houston fires football coach Phil Longo amid 1-7 start to season
Sam Houston State University has officially fired head football coach Phil Longo following a disappointing 1-7 start to the current season. The university announced the decision on Wednesday, marking a significant…
Sam Houston fires coach Phil Longo after less than two seasons
Sam Houston State University has officially fired head football coach Phil Longo following a tenure of less than two seasons. The school announced the decision on Wednesday, citing a need for new leadership. In the…
Sam Houston fires head football coach Phil Longo after 3-17 start
Sam Houston has officially fired head football coach Phil Longo following a disappointing 3-17 record since his hiring in December 2024. Athletics director Bobby Williams announced the decision, citing the need for a…
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DPS warns of police impersonator making traffic stops along local highway
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating reports of a suspected police impersonator conducting traffic stops along US-190 in Walker, San Jacinto, and Polk counties. The suspect is reportedly driving an…
Texas DPS probes reports of police impersonator pulling over drivers on US-190
The Texas Department of Public Safety is actively investigating reports of an individual posing as a police officer to conduct traffic stops. The suspect is believed to have operated across Walker, San Jacinto, and Polk…