Central Texas Flooding
Kerrville Community Unites in Prayer
Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, flood
Kerrville Community Unites in Prayer
Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, flood

Amid staggering loss, hundreds gathered in mourning and prayer at a Wednesday night vigil for the victims of the July Fourth floods.

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Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, flood
White House Defends National Forecasting Agency
Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, The White House, flood
White House Defends National Forecasting Agency
Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, The White House, flood

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.

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Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, The White House, flood
Texas Floods Deaths Surpasses 100
flood, Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, Guadalupe River
Texas Floods Deaths Surpasses 100
flood, Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, Guadalupe River

At least two dozen people were reported missing across the region Monday, though it is not clear how many people in total are still unaccounted for.

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Paxton Warning Texans to be Aware of Scammers Amid Flooding in Texas
flood, Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, Guadalupe River
Paxton Warning Texans to be Aware of Scammers Amid Flooding in Texas
flood, Central Texas Flooding, Kerr County, Guadalupe River

Flood victims are reminded to be wary of contractors from out of the area, don’t rush into signing a contract, ask for references, and check with the Better Business Bureau to ensure they’re working with a trustworthy business.

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A Haven for Texas girls, Camp Mystic Becomes a Center of Tragedy
Central Texas Flooding, flood, Camp Mystic, Kerr County, Guadalupe River
A Haven for Texas girls, Camp Mystic Becomes a Center of Tragedy
Central Texas Flooding, flood, Camp Mystic, Kerr County, Guadalupe River

Girls remain missing from the camp, which has hosted the daughters of governors and one president. Rescue efforts continued Sunday.

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Central Texas Flooding Death Toll Rises
Kerr County, flood, Central Texas Flooding, Guadalupe River
Central Texas Flooding Death Toll Rises
Kerr County, flood, Central Texas Flooding, Guadalupe River

More than 400 first responders from over 20 agencies were on the ground combing the area Sunday searching for survivors.

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Featured
Officer Involved Shooting on Ocean Drive
Nueces Crime Blotter
Officer Involved Shooting on Ocean Drive
Nueces Crime Blotter

The Officer and the suspect were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Nueces Crime Blotter
Michigan Man Dead After Firing at U.S. Border Patrol Station in McAllen
Border News
Michigan Man Dead After Firing at U.S. Border Patrol Station in McAllen
Border News

Three officials were injured during the shooting and is recovering.

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Border News
Task Force and Border Patrol Intercept Smuggling Attempt on Highway 77
Kleberg Crime Blotter
Task Force and Border Patrol Intercept Smuggling Attempt on Highway 77
Kleberg Crime Blotter

Task Force Agent M. Galvan initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along Highway 77.

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Kleberg Crime Blotter
Texas Lawmakers Update Sexual Assault Laws
State
Texas Lawmakers Update Sexual Assault Laws
State

After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in Texas sexual assault laws.

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State
Plane Crash Reported at Kleberg County Airport – All Aboard Safe
Local
Plane Crash Reported at Kleberg County Airport – All Aboard Safe
Local

Chief Deputy Jaime Garza confirmed that four individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

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Local
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of New Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi
Traffic
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of New Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi
Traffic

Bridge Poised to boost safety, trade, and regional growth.

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Traffic
ICE Conducts Raid on Contractor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville Campus
Border News
ICE Conducts Raid on Contractor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville Campus
Border News

The raid was first reported by The South Texan, the university’s student-run campus newspaper.

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Border News
Fallen Officer Honored with Memorial Wall at CCPD
Local
Fallen Officer Honored with Memorial Wall at CCPD
Local

As part of the dedication ceremony, NVID Deputy Chief H. Bowers presented Almanza’s widow, Irma, with a newly designed Detective Badge.

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Local
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Education
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Education

Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which currently gives more than $1 million each year to outstanding students.

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Education

Corpus Christi Chief of Police Mike Markle's statement in reference to the Officer Involved Shooting on 4600 Ocean Drive

Jul 4, 2025 - Independence Day in Kingsville, Texas.

May 23, 2025 - Del Mar College’s new Freedom to Dream Tuition Waiver Pilot Program is a “game changer” for in-district residents who qualify and are accepted to begin courses this fall.

May 25, 2025 - On Sunday, a fire occurred at Texas A&M University Kingsville Memorial Student Union Building, resulting in smoke damage to the west wing.

Featured
Vehicle Fire at Kingsville Walmart Quickly Contained
Local
Vehicle Fire at Kingsville Walmart Quickly Contained
Local

Crews were able to extinguish the blaze quickly, preventing further damage or injuries. 

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Local
New Guidelines to Speak at Corpus Christi Council Meetings
Local
New Guidelines to Speak at Corpus Christi Council Meetings
Local

Beginning Tuesday, July 15, 2025, updated procedures for public comment at City Council meetings will go into effect.

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Local
Ritz Theatre Seeks New Director
Local
Ritz Theatre Seeks New Director
Local

The Board of Directors of the Ritz Theatre is announcing it will conduct a national search for a new executive director to work with leadership as they continue on their path of preserving Corpus Christi’s iconic theatre.

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Local
Temporary Road Closure on Calallen Drive
Traffic
Temporary Road Closure on Calallen Drive
Traffic

a temporary lane closure will be implemented on Calallen Drive at Smith Drive.

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Traffic
City of Corpus Christi Successfully Prices $296.87 Million in Utility System Bonds
Local
City of Corpus Christi Successfully Prices $296.87 Million in Utility System Bonds
Local

The financing will fund vital infrastructure improvements and refinance prior debt at lower interest rates, delivering more than $8.2 million in savings.

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Local
Mary Rhodes Pipeline Returns to Maximum Capacity
Local
Mary Rhodes Pipeline Returns to Maximum Capacity
Local

The pipeline system flow has been returned to Schedule 4 with its maximum flow of 70 million gallons per day.

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Local
Restricted Vehicle Access in Front of Michael J. Ellis Seawall 
Traffic
Restricted Vehicle Access in Front of Michael J. Ellis Seawall 
Traffic

Beach Erosion Impacts Area from Ellis Seawall to Mile Marker 217.5 

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Traffic
Saharan Dust Expected in Coastal Bend this Week
Forecast
Saharan Dust Expected in Coastal Bend this Week
Forecast

Air quality is forecast to reach the middle of the “Moderate” range, meaning that individuals in sensitive groups, such as those with respiratory conditions, may experience health effects.

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Forecast
Plane Crash Reported at Kleberg County Airport – All Aboard Safe
Local
Plane Crash Reported at Kleberg County Airport – All Aboard Safe
Local

Chief Deputy Jaime Garza confirmed that four individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

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Local
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of New Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi
Traffic
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of New Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi
Traffic

Bridge Poised to boost safety, trade, and regional growth.

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Traffic
Featured
Corpus Christi IceRays Announce 2025-26 Schedule
Texas Sports
Corpus Christi IceRays Announce 2025-26 Schedule
Texas Sports

Since 2004, the IceRays have hosted games at the American Bank Center Arena.

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Texas Sports
Texas Colleges Can Pay Their Athletes
Texas Sports
Texas Colleges Can Pay Their Athletes
Texas Sports

House Bill 126, which allows student athletes to receive a slice of the billions Texas colleges generate in revenue from their teams, now awaits the governor’s signature.

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Texas Sports
COASTAL BENDS HOCKEY TEAM NOW LED BY INDUSTRY VETERANS
Texas Sports
COASTAL BENDS HOCKEY TEAM NOW LED BY INDUSTRY VETERANS
Texas Sports

The Corpus Christi IceRays of the North American Hockey League announced that the team has added hockey and sports & entertainment industry veterans Steve Donner and George Manias as new Managing Partners to the club.

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Texas Sports
SGA Freshman Jaanus Cantu Qualifies for State Golf Tournament
High School Sports
SGA Freshman Jaanus Cantu Qualifies for State Golf Tournament
High School Sports

SGA freshman golfer Jaanus Cantu, has qualified for the State Golf Tournament, marking an impressive milestone in his young athletic career.

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High School Sports
H.M. King Winter Percussion
Band
H.M. King Winter Percussion
Band

Early this month, the Winter Percussion Ensemble competed at the Texas Educational Colorguard Association State Championships in San Antonio and earned 2nd place in the Scholastic Concert division.

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Band
Brahma Golf Qualifies for State Tournament for Fifth Consecutive Year
High School Sports
Brahma Golf Qualifies for State Tournament for Fifth Consecutive Year
High School Sports

Brahma Golf proudly continues its tradition of excellence as the program qualifies for the state tournament for the fifth consecutive year.

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High School Sports
Santa Gertrudis JV Tennis Team Places 2nd at Orange Grove Meet
High School Sports
Santa Gertrudis JV Tennis Team Places 2nd at Orange Grove Meet
High School Sports

The Santa Gertrudis High School Junior Varsity tennis team delivered a strong performance at the Orange Grove Invitational on Friday, April 11, 2025, earning a second-place overall finish.

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High School Sports
Texas House Gives First Approval to Bill That Would Allow Universities to Pay Student Athletes
Texas Sports
Texas House Gives First Approval to Bill That Would Allow Universities to Pay Student Athletes
Texas Sports

Already able to collect from private entities, athletes for the first time would be able to receive direct payments from universities under the proposal.

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Texas Sports
TAMUCC Names Toyelle Wilson as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Islander Sports
TAMUCC Names Toyelle Wilson as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Islander Sports

Wilson assumes her role immediately and will be formally introduced to the community at a formal press conference to be held on Tuesday, April 15th.

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Islander Sports
Texas AG Announces Investigation into USA Fencing for Violating State Law
Texas Sports
Texas AG Announces Investigation into USA Fencing for Violating State Law
Texas Sports

The investigation will uncover documents related to USA Fencing potentially engaging in false, deceptive, and misleading acts and practices.

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Texas Sports
Border News
Not so sweet - CBP Seize $23 Million in Methamphetamine
Border News
Not so sweet - CBP Seize $23 Million in Methamphetamine
Border News

On July 6, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer making entry from Mexico hauling a shipment of papaya.

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Border News
RGV Sector Seize 800 Pounds of Narcotics
Border News
RGV Sector Seize 800 Pounds of Narcotics
Border News

All cases have been referred to the appropriate federal agencies for further investigation and prosecution.

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Border News
Wait Times and Advisories at Border Crossings
Border News
Wait Times and Advisories at Border Crossings
Border News

With the summer travel season in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeing a significant increase in international travelers entering through the southern border.

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Border News
Eagle Pass CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Border News
Eagle Pass CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Border News

The fugitive apprehension occurred on Monday, July 7 when CBP officers at the Camino Real International Bridge referred Raymundo Jimenez Medina, a 26-year-old U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection.

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Border News
Michigan Man Dead After Firing at U.S. Border Patrol Station in McAllen
Border News
Michigan Man Dead After Firing at U.S. Border Patrol Station in McAllen
Border News

Three officials were injured during the shooting and is recovering.

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Border News
CBP Officers Apprehend Female Mexican Citizen Allegedly Claiming U.S. Citizenship
Border News
CBP Officers Apprehend Female Mexican Citizen Allegedly Claiming U.S. Citizenship
Border News

On July 2, a CBP officer processing travelers referred a 33-year-old woman who did not produce any form of identification and who allegedly claimed to be a U.S. citizen.

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Border News
Education
16 Parents Sue to Stop Texas’ Ten Commandments Requirement
Education
16 Parents Sue to Stop Texas’ Ten Commandments Requirement
Education

Supporters argue that the Ten Commandments and teachings of Christianity broadly are vital to understanding U.S. history.

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Education
Proposed Pell Grant Cuts for Nearly 500,000 College Students
Education
Proposed Pell Grant Cuts for Nearly 500,000 College Students
Education

Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time.

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Education
Abbott Vetoes Funding for Summer Lunch Program
Education
Abbott Vetoes Funding for Summer Lunch Program
Education

Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation.

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Education
Texas Directs Public Universities to Identify Undocumented Students
Education
Texas Directs Public Universities to Identify Undocumented Students
Education

The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition.

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Education
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Education
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Education

Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which currently gives more than $1 million each year to outstanding students.

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Education
Undocumented Students Challenge Loss of In-State Tuition
Education
Undocumented Students Challenge Loss of In-State Tuition
Education

A group of undocumented students on Wednesday asked a judge to let them intervene in a case that revoked their access to in-state tuition, the first step in their ultimate goal of overturning the ruling.

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Education
Texas News
Kerrville Community Unites in Prayer
State
Kerrville Community Unites in Prayer
State

Amid staggering loss, hundreds gathered in mourning and prayer at a Wednesday night vigil for the victims of the July Fourth floods.

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State
Texas Floods Deaths Surpasses 100
State
Texas Floods Deaths Surpasses 100
State

At least two dozen people were reported missing across the region Monday, though it is not clear how many people in total are still unaccounted for.

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State
Paxton Warning Texans to be Aware of Scammers Amid Flooding in Texas
State
Paxton Warning Texans to be Aware of Scammers Amid Flooding in Texas
State

Flood victims are reminded to be wary of contractors from out of the area, don’t rush into signing a contract, ask for references, and check with the Better Business Bureau to ensure they’re working with a trustworthy business.

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State
A Haven for Texas girls, Camp Mystic Becomes a Center of Tragedy
State
A Haven for Texas girls, Camp Mystic Becomes a Center of Tragedy
State

Girls remain missing from the camp, which has hosted the daughters of governors and one president. Rescue efforts continued Sunday.

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State
Central Texas Flooding Death Toll Rises
State
Central Texas Flooding Death Toll Rises
State

More than 400 first responders from over 20 agencies were on the ground combing the area Sunday searching for survivors.

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State
Photos: Texas Hill Country Flood
State
Photos: Texas Hill Country Flood
State

After the tragic flooding in Kerr County, photographs depict a battered but resilient community.

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State
Featured
SPARK Summer Camp 2025
Jun 2
Oso Recreation Center
SPARK Summer Camp 2025
Oso Recreation Center

SPARK Summer Camp 2025

Oso Recreation Center
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Jun 2
Collier Pool
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Collier Pool

The City of Corpus Christi aquatic instructors are excited to help persons with special needs become comfortable in the water.

Collier Pool
Color our World Summer Reading Program
Jun 2
Corpus Christi Public Libraries
Color our World Summer Reading Program
Corpus Christi Public Libraries

The Corpus Christi Public Libraries' Color Our World Summer Reading Program runs from June 2 to July 27.

Corpus Christi Public Libraries
Summer Hours for Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Jun 2
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Summer Hours for Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library

Beginning Monday, June 2, the Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library, located at 5930 Brockhampton Street (Kaffie Middle School), will modify its summer operating hours through Sunday, August 10.

Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
Bay Jammin’ 2025 Concert & Cinema Series
Jun 5
Cole Park Amphitheater
Bay Jammin’ 2025 Concert & Cinema Series
Cole Park Amphitheater

Summer is here, and that means it’s time for the 35th annual Bay Jammin’ Concert & Cinema Series!

Cole Park Amphitheater
Military
Blue Angels Practice Run in Corpus Christi
Military
Blue Angels Practice Run in Corpus Christi
Military

The Blue Angels put in a hard day of practice yesterday and today for tomorrow's Wings Over South Texas Air Show at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

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Military
U.S. Declares Military Zone Around El Paso
Military
U.S. Declares Military Zone Around El Paso
Military

It’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday.

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Military
Corpus Christi Receives Coast Guard City Designation
Military
Corpus Christi Receives Coast Guard City Designation
Military

Since the Coast Guard's full operational establishment in Corpus Christi, a strong bond of collaboration and cooperation has flourished between the community and the service for over four decades.

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Military
NAS-CC Volunteers Assist in Easter Egg Hunt
Military
NAS-CC Volunteers Assist in Easter Egg Hunt
Military

The volunteer opportunity provided the Sailors to give back to their community and to provide support and resources to established programs.

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Military
Hometown Military Heroes in Action
Military
Hometown Military Heroes in Action
Military

Cpl. Oscar Rivera from Corpus Christi, use the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System during a straits transit exercise.

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Military
Naval Air Station Kingsville Honors Kevin Clarke for a Decade of Service
Military
Naval Air Station Kingsville Honors Kevin Clarke for a Decade of Service
Military

NASK recognized Kevin Clarke for his ten years of dedicated service as he retires from his role as a federal employee.

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Military
Crime Blotter
Corpus Christi Police Officer Arrested
Nueces Crime Blotter
Corpus Christi Police Officer Arrested
Nueces Crime Blotter

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division obtained a warrant for indecent assault for CCPD Officer Steven Moran.

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Nueces Crime Blotter
Homicide Investigation – Arrest Made
Nueces Crime Blotter
Homicide Investigation – Arrest Made
Nueces Crime Blotter

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to the scene to investigate.

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Nueces Crime Blotter
Officer Involved Shooting on Ocean Drive
Nueces Crime Blotter
Officer Involved Shooting on Ocean Drive
Nueces Crime Blotter

The Officer and the suspect were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Nueces Crime Blotter
Robstown Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault with Vehicle in April Incident
Nueces Crime Blotter
Robstown Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault with Vehicle in April Incident
Nueces Crime Blotter

Rios was arrested on Wednesday evening and transported to the Nueces County Jail.

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Nueces Crime Blotter
Saratoga Shooting
Nueces Crime Blotter
Saratoga Shooting
Nueces Crime Blotter

After officers arrived, they located a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to his upper extremities.

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Nueces Crime Blotter
Jim Wells County Top 10 Most Wanted - July 2025
Crime Blotter
Jim Wells County Top 10 Most Wanted - July 2025
Crime Blotter

Contact Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office at (361)668-0341 or Crime Stoppers of South Texas at (361)664-STOP (7867).

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Crime Blotter
Health
Texas Medical Marijuana Push for Hemp age Restrictions and Delta-8 Ban
Health
Texas Medical Marijuana Push for Hemp age Restrictions and Delta-8 Ban
Health

Medical program leaders want a ban on synthetic delta-8 THC, which makes up the bulk of consumable hemp products.

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Health
Texas Capital Murder Case Attempts to Punish Abortion Pill Use
Health
Texas Capital Murder Case Attempts to Punish Abortion Pill Use
Health

A North Texas man charged with capital murder after slipping mifepristone into his girlfriend’s food signals another attempt to rein in abortion pills.

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Health
Texas Hemp Industry Supports Age Restrictions
Health
Texas Hemp Industry Supports Age Restrictions
Health

Hemp industry leaders say they agree with regulations similar to how the state regulates alcohol.

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Health
Pandemic-Era Funding Cuts $119 Million for Texas Health Departments
Health
Pandemic-Era Funding Cuts $119 Million for Texas Health Departments
Health

With the state’s regular biennial legislative session ending less than two weeks ago, the Texas Department of State Health Services has lost its opportunity to ask the state for more money.

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Health
Texas Wants to Stop Allowing Federal Benefits to be Spent on Unhealthy Foods
Health
Texas Wants to Stop Allowing Federal Benefits to be Spent on Unhealthy Foods
Health

Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program.

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Health
Texas Takes Action Against General Mills
Health
Texas Takes Action Against General Mills
Health

Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent General Mills, Inc. a Civil Investigative Demand as part of a new investigation into the food company for illegal misrepresentations of its food products as “healthy.”

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Health
National
White House Defends National Forecasting Agency
National
White House Defends National Forecasting Agency
National

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Central Texas this week. Local officials and forecasters have defended their actions before and after flash floods killed dozens in the region.

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National
Texas Congressmembers Named on Alleged Minnesota Assassin’s List
National
Texas Congressmembers Named on Alleged Minnesota Assassin’s List
National

Reps. Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro were among the 45 elected officials placed on a hit list by a man accused of killing a former Minnesota House speaker and her husband.

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National
DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism
National
DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism
National

Under this guidance, USCIS will consider social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supporting antisemitic terrorism.

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National
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Defends Group Chat
National
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Defends Group Chat
National

CIA Director John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman, confirmed on Tuesday that he was in a group chat about the military’s plan to bomb Yemen that included a journalist.

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National
Rep. Al Green Disrupts Trump Speech and is Escorted Out
National
Rep. Al Green Disrupts Trump Speech and is Escorted Out
National

The Texas Democrat who has a history of attention-getting acts repeatedly shouted, “no mandate to cut Medicaid.”

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National
Gaza Ceasefire Brings Relief to Texans
National
Gaza Ceasefire Brings Relief to Texans
National

Israeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war.

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National