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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Fort Worth police say two deadly officer-involved shootings unfolded within hours on May 16, including one suspect accused of firing near officers and another who allegedly targeted police. -
Federal prosecutors say a convicted felon shot at Grand Prairie police officers during a May 2 domestic violence investigation before surrendering after an exchange of gunfire. -
Total repayment costs could be up to $688 million over several decades. -
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Rubinsky Roofing, alleging the Dallas-area company took payments for roofing jobs that were delayed, abandoned or never completed. -
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues 'TexAM' university, alleging illegal degree programs and deceptive brandingTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a North Texas school operating as "TexAM," alleging it illegally offered degrees and misled students about ties to Texas A&M. -
Residents and local leaders packed a Granbury town hall Wednesday night to oppose proposed Al data centers. -
The governor announced the expansion after hundreds of arrests in Houston. -
Somervell County leaders voted to oppose new Al data center projects while Red Oak approved a major new campus after hours of public debate over growth, water and infrastructure. -
The city ordered the event at a city-owned water park to be canceled following Greg Abbott's threats to pull funding. -
Gov. Greg Abbott took to X this week threatening more than $500,000 in state funding after Eid celebration taking place at a city owned water park received backlash from conservative groups online. -
A football coach with North Texas ties was arrested on the charge tied to a 2024 Arlington investigation. -
An alleged gunman has been arrested after shooting a member of the Fort Worth Police Department's Civilian Response Unit. The unidentified civilian employee is expected to recover.
