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11/8/26-The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Flood Watch issued November 6 at 8:17 PM until November 9 at 12 PM.
WHERE: A portion of south Texas, including the following areas: Aransas Islands, Bee, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal
Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, Duval, Goliad,
Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio,
Jim Wells, Kleberg Islands, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces
Islands and Webb.
According to the Kleberg County Sheriff's Office, Juan Adrian Jr. was arrested after the Texas Rangers determined there was probable cause for the arrest.
Several individuals along with a suspect were detained on scene.
Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco received a 30-year prison sentence in a San Antonio migrant smuggling case that left 53 people dead.
A 19-year-old male was found with serious injuries and has been transported to the hospital, where he is currently in critical condition.
Through coordinated investigative efforts, officers developed a plan that led the suspects to believe they would be collecting the victim’s payment.
Additionally, the Fugitive Apprehension Unit has recovered 186 missing and endangered children throughout the state.
When Officers arrived they located a deceased male at the residence. Several subjects were detained.
As a result of the investigation, 21-year-old Carlos Raul Moreno of Alice and 18-year-old Javier Gonzalez of Alice were arrested.
A district judge found Lucio “actually innocent" in 2024 and ruled the state had suppressed evidence in her death penalty case.
In an affidavit, the Rangers said they believe camp leaders committed multiple crimes including manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 27 campers and counselors in the July 2025 flood.
Investigators also point to several identifying characteristics, including a star tattoo on his head. Police believe the man may also be wearing an ankle monitor.
On September 15, 2026, at 10:41 pm Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 3500 block of Tiger Ln. in reference to a shooting.
LeJames Norman would become the fifth inmate put to death by the state this year barring a U.S. Supreme Court reprieve. His codefendant is scheduled for execution a week later.
The driver, identified as Axel Rogelio Balderas-Bustos, 28, was taken into custody and transported to the Kingsville Police Department.
These captures highlight the continued collaboration between the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), local law enforcement agencies, and Crime Stoppers programs across Texas.
Detective Gabriel Garcia resigned from the Kingsville Police Department on July 31, 2026, the same day his supervisor confronted him about the number of searches he had conducted through the department's Flock automated license plate reader system.
The reporting party advised that a male suspect shot at her dog and then threatened her with a weapon.
Nueces County Sheriff’s Office top 10 most wanted for September 2026.
Last Wednesday evening, Precinct 5 deputies requested assistance from Corpus Christi Police Department patrol officers in locating a wanted fugitive from Louisiana that was believed to be in the area.
According to Chief of Police William Barton II, the department is aware of posts referencing the Falfurrias community and area schools.