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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Federal prosecutors say a Frisco couple stole more than $2.5 million by convincing vulnerable victims they needed costly "curse cleansing" rituals. The pair now faces fraud charges. -
A federal judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a Collin County man accused of threatening President Donald Trump after defense attorneys raised concerns about his competency. -
A special screening of RoboCop at Dallas' Texas Theatre will raise awareness and funds for efforts to preserve City Hall ahead of a City Council decision on the landmark's future. -
A Frisco couple received 40-year prison sentences after federal prosecutors say they ran a $30 million pyramid scheme that victimized more than 10,000 people nationwide during the pandemic. -
Months of tension over the Comanche Circle data center erupted in Hood County Commissioners Court as officials approved the project 3-1 amid protests, legal concerns and heated exchanges. -
Plano leaders approved incentives and a new tax district tied to a proposed Dallas Stars arena and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. -
Hill County has rescinded its one-year data center moratorium after a developer lawsuit, while approving new review policies requiring greater transparency from large projects. -
A 56-year-old Allen man faces federal charges after authorities say he made threats against the president. The case is being prosecuted in the Eastern District of Texas. -
Residents urged Grand Prairie leaders to explain the cancellation of a private Eid celebration at Epic Waters after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to withhold state funding from the city. -
The Dallas Mavericks announced plans to pursue the former Valley View Mall site for a new arena and entertainment district, keeping the team in Dallas as debate over City Hall continues. -
Residents and volunteers in Oak Cliff are collecting donations for families displaced after a deadly explosion and fire that killed at least three people. -
Shayma Alzubi was named the new principal of Western Hills High School, but was removed from her position after some of her social media posts were circulated by the far-right account Libs of TikTok.
