Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela
InternEmmanuel Rivas Valenzuela is a senior majoring in multimedia journalism with minors in political science and Chicano studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. Emmanuel has worked at his school’s paper The Prospector and the sister publication Minero Magazine. Most recently, Emmanuel interned with the non-profit news site El Paso Matters and McClatchy. Emmanuel expects to graduate this December.
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Following a subpar presidential debate last month, calls for President Joe Biden to not run continue growing. Joining this plea is U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth. -
During summer months, children across the county struggle with food insecurity. However, food banks and school districts alike are helping provide meals for young people. -
Former Texas Rangers Iván ‘Pudge’ Rodríguez returns to the MLB All-Star Game as an ambassador for the week. Rodríguez is a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and his number 7 was retired by the team in 2017. -
Two separate agreements approved by Arlington City Council have a similar ask: Help the city reshape Division Street and honor its Bankhead Highway roots. -
The City of Arlington is making strides to provide fresh produce to its residents. Survey results show that most people would like to see a farmers market open in downtown or at a park. The next move would be curbing some regulatory measures. -
After celebrating the retirement of former Tarrant County Jail Chief Charles Eckert, Commissioner Manny Ramirez received criticism from the family of Anthony Johnson Jr. who died inside the county jail in April. -
Protesters gathered outside the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Downtown Fort Worth to demand the release full video of Anthony Johnson Jr.'s death. -
Arlington small business owners will soon have the opportunity to participate in a nationwide mentorship program following city council's unanimous approval in May. -
An update of Tarrant County's Election Integrity Task Force on Tuesday reported 82 voter fraud complaints. But no cases have been filed in 15 months. -
Following a change to the Arlington city charter, the city council is considering a shift to a three-year bond cycle with elections held in May. The earliest a bond vote can take place is May 2025.
