Medina, TX

ABC News Two people were killed -- one of whom died in a vehicle -- and hundreds of others were rescued since Sunday as a storm brought severe flooding in Palm Bay, Florida, according to Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina. The deceased victims have been identified by Florida officials as Joshua Bennett, 34, and Archie Richards, 78 Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people from flooded areas using boats and special high-water vehicles, Medina said in a press conference Tuesday. Some homes suffered major

Ricardo Medina-Rodriguez faces an escape charge after fleeing custody during dialysis, according to Smith County Sheriff's Office; the deputy involved has resigned.

Families recovering from July’s floods in 20 Texas counties can now apply for federal assistance after FEMA approved the state’s appeal of an earlier denial.  Eligible counties include Bexar, Bandera, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Uvalde and Zavala. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program can help eligible survivors cover temporary housing, emergency [...]

SMITH COUNTY – The Smith County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that the deputy that was in charge of transporting Ricardo Medina-Rodriguez to receive dialysis has resigned. According to our news partner KETK, a Smith County arrest warrant states that former deputy Charles Jones told dispatch that Rodriguez had “escaped the dialysis center.” In a … Continue reading Deputy quits after inmate escape

Ricardo Medina-Rodriguez, facing charges including sexual assault of a child, briefly escaped custody but is now detained again, according to authorities.

Kelly Hightower-Brown of Medina Valley ISD was surprised with the KENS 5 EXCEL Award and a $2,000 check from Credit Human.

Charles Eric Medina faces murder and aggravated assault charges in the death of Hannah Rapp, whose case has spurred a proposed "Hannah's Law" safe passing ordinance.

Bexar, Atascosa and Medina counties were also denied public assistance. Catholic Charities says eligible residents may qualify for emergency financial help.

In Bandera County, voting locations are the County Annex at 1212 Hackberry St, Bandera. In Lakehills, the Lakehills Area Library, 7200 F.M. 1283. And in Medina, vote at the Medina Annex, 161 E. Parker Street. Early voting is from Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On the weekend, early voting is only at the County Annex in Bandera. Times vary. Visit the county website for more information.

Castroville was founded by Alsatian-Texans, who began settling in the Medina River Valley region in the mid-1840s on land grants from empresario Henri Castro.