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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Frisco Police say they arrested elementary school teacher Michael Cheek who is accused of inappropriately recording videos. -
Here's a breakdown of the 2026 judicial candidates and why these statewide races matter for voters across Dallas-Fort Worth. -
Residents once again packed the Hood County Commissioners Court meeting, raising environmental, water and land-use concerns over a proposed data center as officials debated their authority under state law. -
Dallas could soon install new electric vehicle charging stations at libraries, recreation centers, and other public facilities after regional officials recommended funding for 10 city-owned sites as part of a federally backed infrastructure program. -
Major changes include DeSoto's move to class 5A and Crowley and North Crowley's move into district 11-6A. -
County commissioners approved an agreement allowing the Sheriff’s Office to use artificial intelligence tools to analyze online data linked to child exploitation, as some raise concerns about oversight and transparency. -
Freezing temperatures and increased demand strained the city’s well system, causing low pressure and outages for some residents. -
The FBI is searching for a man accused of fleeing ICE officers and striking their vehicle during a North Texas traffic stop. -
Residents in Hood County voiced their disdain for a proposal 2,600 acre data center with hope to function as soon as 2027. -
With AI's rising popularity, Texas has seen tech companies invest millions into data centers. But experts warn the state is not capable of regulating the AI wave.
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A Texas appeals court upheld an injunction stopping Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing new reporting rules on large-county prosecutors, ruling state law does not grant him authority to impose blanket requirements. -
Fort Worth police are increasing targeted enforcement in high-complaint corridors, but outreach workers and shelter leaders say panhandling is a complicated blend of poverty, addiction, and opportunism.
