Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela
Breaking News ReporterEmmanuel Rivas Valenzuela joins KERA News from El Paso, Texas where he graduated as a first-generation immigrant from the University of Texas at El Paso. Prior to joining KERA, Emmanuel worked at KFOX/KDBC El Paso, El Paso Matters and KERA News as an intern. Outside of work, Emmanuel enjoys collecting physical media like movies, music and comics.
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Three North Texas firefighters face felony charges following allegations of sexual assault involving a 16-year-old girl in a Howe Volunteer Fire Department junior program -
Federal authorities are offering a $70,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Abel Elias Acosta, wanted in the 2021 shooting that killed three Garland teenagers. -
A 75-year-old man was shot and killed by deputies after gunfire erupted while first responders battled a structure fire in Johnson County. One deputy was injured by shrapnel and later released. The Texas Rangers are investigating. -
Texas experienced an unusually warm and dry winter, driven by climate change. Experts warn the trend could worsen drought and extreme heat, while advocates say rising temperatures may also increase pollution exposure and health risks for vulnerable communities across the state. -
A man died after being pulled from a burning home early Tuesday morning in South Dallas. Firefighters say hoarding conditions inside the house made it harder to control the fire, which took more than an hour to extinguish. The cause remains under investigation.
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Dallas police say Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, also known as "Mike King," was shot and killed after allegedly pointing a handgun at officers during a standoff in a Medical District parking garage. The shooting, involving the Dallas Police Department, is under investigation by the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. -
Nine defendants face a mix of 12 charges, the most serious of which are three counts of attempted murder against U.S. officers or employees. -
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are continuing as planned even as host cities wait for federal FEMA security funding tied to the global tournament, according to multiple North Texas agencies. -
U.S. House Representative Julie Johnson of Dallas is making a push for legislation that would require counties to notify voters of their voting locations when they change. -
Former judge Amber Givens defeats incumbent Dallas County DA John Creuzot in a major primary upset after running a low-budget campaign. Creuzot conceded the race Wednesday. -
The Democratic primary for Texas' 30th Congressional District has been decided. The winner will likely head to Congress from the safely Democratic Dallas-area seat previously held by Jasmine Crockett, who is running for U.S. Senate. -
Hood County commissioners voted down a second proposed moratorium on large-scale data centers and will ask the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to clarify whether the county has legal authority to impose one.
