The last day Corpus Christi residents can file an application for a place on the ballot is Monday, August 17, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
Defunding Police in Austin is Dangerous
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton give a statement following the Austin City Council to cut $150 million from the Austin Police Department.
UIL Will Allow Football TeleCast for 2020-2021
In an effort to increase accessibility of high school football games, Texas UIL will allow live telecasts of games on Friday nights during the regular season.
Whitecap Boulevard Closed for Hurricane Damage Clean-up
CORPUS CHRISTI - The City of Corpus Christi will temporarily restrict Gulf beach access at Whitecap Boulevard on Thursday, August 13, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
$16.5 Million to Texans in Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit
The 126th Judicial District Court of Travis County ordered final judgment against Dr. Richard Malouf, former owner of All Smiles Dental Center, holding him responsible for 1,842 unlawful acts under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act and liable for approximately $16.5 million to the State of Texas.
Congress to Consider Safe to Work Act
These protections will help mitigate the threat of frivolous COVID-19-related litigation against first responders, healthcare workers, law enforcement, and healthcare facilities.
H.E.B. Shake Rattle Bowl Recalled for Salmonella
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry by Thomson International Inc. The “H.E.B. Shake Rattle Bowl “SOUTHWEST SALAD with CHICKEN” is on the list for the recall.
Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront is Back
CORPUS CHRISTI – “Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront” is back and safer than ever beginning this Saturday, August 8, 2020.
Women’s Health and Safety
Attorney General Ken Paxton joined ten other states in a friend-of-the-court brief requesting that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit stay a nationwide injunction suspending important health and safety requirements imposed by federal law for prescription of the abortifacient mifepristone.
Corpus Christi Regional Parks Resume Operations
Corpus Christi - All Regional Parks, splash pads, and Bay Beaches (North Beach and McGee Beach) are now open in accordance to Governor Abbots Reopen Texas restrictions.
JBS Food Canada Recalls Beef Products
JBS Food Canada ULC, a Brooks, Alberta, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 38,406 pounds of boneless beef head meat products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Corpus Christi - Brush & Debris Collection Post Hurricane Hanna
The City of Corpus Christi requests residents to place their brush and debris curb-side on Monday, August 3.
AG Paxton Issues Legal Guidance on School Reopening
Local health authorities may not issue sweeping orders closing schools for the sole purpose of preventing future COVID-19 infections. Rather, their role is limited by statute to addressing specific, actual outbreaks of disease.
Brush Cleanup Post Hurricane Hanna
The City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Department asks residents with small branches or small amounts of yard waste from Hurricane Hanna to place them in their green, trash cart. It is important the lid on the trash cart closes properly.
Faculty member named to Reading Academies Pilot
Dr. Fernando Hernandez, assistant professor in the teacher and bilingual education department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, was recently honored with membership in two reading associations.
Emeka Obi receive Scholarship from Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
The sophomore from Lago, Nigeria received the Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship from Alpha Lambda Delta, the National Honor Society for First-Year Success.
Fraudsters Selling Counterfeit, Mislabeled, Non-Existent PPE
As demand for personal protection equipment increases, scammers may advertise equipment they do not actually have in attempts to make a quick profit. These PPE products may be counterfeit and mislabeled, and some may not exist at all.
Reverse Alert
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UIL Activities Calendar and COVID-19 Guidelines
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is presenting modifications to the 2020-2021 UIL calendar and updated COVID-19 risk mitigation guidelines, set to take effect August 1, 2020.
Students Rights to Free Speech and Due Process
Attorney General Ken Paxton led 15 states in an amicus brief filed in the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York, defending the Department of Education’s reaffirmation of Title IX’s commitment to protecting students from actual harassment while upholding free speech and fair process.