Rafael Govea Romero was arraigned Thursday in Edna on capital murder charges in the death of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina.
Unlimited digital access for as low as $14.95 every four weeks.
The 40th Annual Equipping the Saints, sponsored by the Bluebonnet Conference of ELCA Congregations, will be Feb. 3.
County and city officials are working to combat illegal dumping as it remains a multi-county problem.Â
Police shot a Martin Lugo Jr. in Vanderbilt Friday morning after the man fired at sheriff's deputies with a rifle. Lugo is being treated for injuries.
A lot of major stories took place in Crossroads counties outside of ×ã½»ÊÓƵ County in 2023.As the year comes to a close, we took a look back at some of the most newsworthy stories in Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavacaand Refugio counties.
Stories about a consequential school board election, an alleged assault involving a high school baseball team, new state security mandates and more captured the attention of readers in the Crossroads.
"It was believed that the suspect was planning his crime and/or stalking his future victim(s)," Detective Stacy Cavazos said about Rafael Govea Romero in court documents.
Court appearances for Zachary Kuchler, Christopher McCrory, Cullen Stumfoll and Braxton Warren were moved to March 7, 2024 on Tuesday.
Police confirmed Lizbeth Medina was stabbed to death on Dec. 5 and said arrested suspect Rafael Romero lived in the U.S. for 5 years with a now expired visa.Â
The Edna Police Department, in conjunction with the Texas Rangers, apprehended 23-year-old Rafael Govea Romero Saturday, said Edna Police Chief Rick Boone in a news release Sunday morning.Â
About 100 people attended the vigil at the courthouse with candles in hand. In front of the courthouse's gazebo, photos of Lizbeth adorned it along with personal possessions of Lizbeth's, such as her bag, her cheer shoes, pom-poms, and more sat in front of those who spoke and prayed.
The man appears to have dark hair, facial hair and was wearing a black Volcom brand hooded sweatshirt. The man may also have a tattoo located behind his right ear, and was seen driving a Ford Taurus, police said.Â
For 20 years, Mary Sue Woods has given families of murder victims a chance to remember their loved ones.
When Jacqueline Medina returned to her home at Cottonwood Apartments in Edna on Tuesday to see if her daughter was home, she found something no mother should ever have to see.Â
The body found at Cottonwood Apartments Tuesday in Edna — in what police believe to be a capital murder — is that of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina, the victim's mother confirmed.
At 1:49 a.m., the assault was reported at a bar in the 1800 block of Stolz Street, according to a ×ã½»ÊÓƵ Police Department report.
Commented