What Was New Mexico Called Before It Became a State?
Early Indigenous Roots: Long before European explorers set foot on New Mexican soil, the region was inhabited by various Indigenous groups, including the Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache peoples. These communities had their names and cultural traditions, shaping the land for centuries. Spanish Exploration and Colonization....
Texas-based pet microchip company closed, potentially affecting millions of pets
AUSTIN – A Texas-based pet microchip company has ceased operations, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website. As of Wednesday, at 5:54 a.m., the website lists the company, Save This Life, in north Austin as having its franchise tax involuntarily ended. This means the microchip company was ended...
Watch Man Running from Cops on Horse in Texas Eat Sign
A man fleeing from police on horseback learned the hard way that even cowboys can’t outrun consequences. Or highway signs for that matter. A real quick word of caution here, some might find the video below hard to watch, so viewer discretion is advised. Let's break down the footage.
Migrant suspect in Texas cheerleader’s murder confronted by victim’s grieving mom in court
Rafael Govea Romero, the suspect in Texas cheerleader Lizbeth Medina's murder, appeared in court Feb 6, when a judge ruled he was competent to stand trial in August.
Texas Dentist Caught Huffing Nitrous Like It’s a Root Canal Party!
Houston-area dentist, 39-year-old Christopher Michael Pedlar, DDS, is facing criminal charges after being caught huffing nitrous oxide "all day" before leading police on a half-mile car chase. This marks Pedlar's third arrest since October, and guess what?. The charges are identical... Not only does Pedlar practice...
Clovis Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum
With a rich musical heritage, Clovis is home to two remarkable citizens – Norman and Vi Petty, whose legacy is carried forth at the Clovis Rock 'N' Roll Museum. The museum is located in the Clovis Business Enterprise Center, which is also home to the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and Clovis Economic...
Opinion: Texas voucher bill will balloon in cost, reduce chances for future teacher pay...
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick say they want to raise teacher pay, but if finally enacted, Senate Bill 2, the voucher bill passed by the Senate, would make it increasingly more difficult for public school classrooms to be adequately funded and public school teachers to be adequately paid.
Texas Senate panel approves larger property tax homestead exemption
Proposals to cut property taxes by raising the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 cleared a key hurdle Tuesday when a bipartisan committee voted unanimously to approve and send two bills to the full Senate. Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2, proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution allowing...
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Officially Announces Bid to Become New Mexico Governor
Breaking News. Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) officially launched her campaign for Governor of New Mexico today. The announcement follows weeks of speculation about Haaland’s next move after leaving her position as Interior Secretary on January 20, 2025. A former congresswoman, Haaland brings a...
Sisters Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Smuggle Child Across...
Two sisters, Naidelyn Yuliana Vielma Jimenez, and Bianca Jackeline Vielma Jimenez, have received a three-year federal prison sentence for attempting to smuggle a 7-year-old boy from Mexico into the United States, a case that sheds light on the ongoing human smuggling issues at the border. According to FOX 7 Austin,...