Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths in the United States.
As the worst of the winter weather moves out of Texas, officials are optimistic the power grid will hold amid frigid temperatures.
Crews are performing equipment checks, deploying cold weather mitigations, and coordinating with local officials and emergency responders.
State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
Homeland Security said the father fled on foot and left the boy in a running vehicle in their driveway.
In less than one month, a second Kleberg County judge has been arrested, following an incident at a Kingsville retail store Saturday evening.
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Additional officers are on site as a precaution while the investigation remains ongoing.
This past Saturday, 21 young women competed in the NCJLS Queen’s Contest.
The trooper reported the odor of an alcoholic beverage and administered standardized field sobriety tests at the scene.
Dec 21, 2025
It may be the first day of winter, but it doesn’t feel like it in South Texas. While much of the country is bundling up, gardening season continues here. Meet Texas Master Gardener Gretchen Stinson and learn more about the Kingsville Community Teaching Garden and how it’s helping the community grow no matter the season.
Jan 29, 2026
This morning, Chief Markle spoke with local media in reference to the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, on the 3100 block of Agnes Street.
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Protect the Four Ps: People, Pets, Property, and Plants.
The 3,500-square-foot two-story facility will include public restrooms, shower and restroom facilities for tenants, a laundry room with washers and dryers, a meeting room, and storage areas.
Under the agreement, the City of Corpus Christi will provide up to 3 million gallons per day of treated water to the District during emergency conditions.
The City of Corpus Christi will serve as a pass-through entity for these funds.
Designed to enhance firefighter safety and performance, Qwake Technology helps firefighters navigate, communicate, and operate in zero-visibility.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths in the United States.
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Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.
Travelers who do not present a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification will be required to pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID, a modernized identity verification system, to clear security.
The sport’s been in Texas for nearly a century, but has yet to achieve the recognition other industries have. Its recent successes in the state could change all that.
Janzen was one of 37 higher education leaders to participate in the DCLI after receiving nomination support from TAMUK’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Under the License Use Agreement model, nonprofit organizations can rent fields at affordable rates, starting at $4.25 per hour or $5.25 per hour with lights.
The top-ranked Celina High School football team is barrelling toward another state championship this month. Its coach is barred from the field.
Lady Badger Leah Gutierrez surpassed 1,000 career points.
Anyone attempting unlawful entry along the El Paso Sector border, including construction zones, will face immediate detection, prosecution, and removal, with a 100-percent prosecution rate.
Homeland Security said the father fled on foot and left the boy in a running vehicle in their driveway.
Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one undocumented male Mexican citizen wanted for an alleged sexual crime against a child.
CBP seized the narcotics and vehicles. Homeland Security Investigations Special Agents arrested the drivers and initiated criminal investigations.
The driver was detained, and the narcotics and vehicle were seized in accordance with federal guidelines.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine with an approximate value of more than $551,000 hidden within a 2008 Chevrolet.
Guest juror and Brooklyn artist Tabitha Whitley giving “Art Talk” previous day in Richardson Performance Hall.
The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without Texas Workforce Commission permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.
The Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools.
Community college leader brings more than 25 years of experience in student success, strategic partnerships, and institutional innovation to DMC’s executive team.
With the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College Station campus.
The Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.
Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.
The deadline to register for the March 3 Primary Election is Monday, Feb. 2.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a wide sweeping investigation into abuse of the H-1B visa program by Texas businesses.
Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.
As the worst of the winter weather moves out of Texas, officials are optimistic the power grid will hold amid frigid temperatures.
Crews are performing equipment checks, deploying cold weather mitigations, and coordinating with local officials and emergency responders.
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City of Taft Police Department is hiring full and part-time police officers.
The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department is hiring Gulf Beach and Pool Lifeguards to fill its 2026 spring and summer positions.
The City of Falfurrias is currently accepting applications.
The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community.
On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe, delivering presents to children.
A military pilot ejected safely Tuesday afternoon after their jet crashed just south of Naval Air Station Kingsville.
During the visit, Waters recognized the efforts of frontline recruiters and reinforced the command’s commitment to local outreach and talent acquisition.
The U.S. Department of the Navy will contribute $615,514 toward the project, with an additional $407,385 provided through the DEAAG Grant.
MOBEX events are large-scale readiness assessments designed to simulate the activation of up to 50,000 Reserve Sailors within 30 days.
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.
Officers confirmed both individuals were the same subjects captured on the security footage.
If you recognize someone, call Crime Stoppers.
Detectives from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division continue to exert pressure on illicit gambling operations.
Police said results received in November confirmed the remains were those of Jennifer Lopez.
Charles Thompson was sentenced in 1999 for killing his then-girlfriend and another man. His execution in Texas is the first in the U.S. this year.
The liquid vials will be sent for testing, and additional charges are pending the results.
The grant will help fund a program that both connects with the rural community and help students earn valuable experience.
The investigation comes as children across the state are expelled from pediatric practices and denied medical care based on their vaccination status.
Human trafficking is a crime that involves sexual exploitation or forced labor. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, sex or background.
Texas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.
As a result, Texas patients experience diminished quality of health care due to their preferred physicians receiving incomplete or out-of-date patient health records.
HHSC oversees the Rural Mental Health Initiative Grant Program to support counties with a population of less than 250,000.
Other Texas Republicans have called to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota.
The initial focus is on Minnesota’s 5,600 refugees who have not yet been given lawful permanent resident status (Green Cards).
Texas-based oil companies have largely been silent on Trump’s assertion that they would help to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.
The reduced maximum validity periods for certain categories will result in more frequent vetting of aliens who apply for authorization to work in the United States.
This policy guidance is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after Nov. 27, 2025.
Rep. Troy Nehls of Richmond was among House Republicans who had previously opposed releasing the files, but reversed their stances this week.
