Bishop Officer Recovering After Being Struck During Pursuit
A Bishop police officer who was struck by a fleeing vehicle while deploying tire deflation devices during a vehicle pursuit has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home, according to an update from the Bishop Police Department.
Two men Arrested After Nearly $69K in Suspected Criminal Proceeds Seized During Kingsville Traffic Stop
According to the task force, agents observed what they described as multiple indicators of criminal activity during the stop.
TAMUK Receives Approval to Establish College of Nursing and Health Professions
The new college will house the new undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing as well as other health profession degrees.
Texas Leaders are Asking Data Centers how Much Water They use. Most Aren’t Responding.
Data centers use water to cool their massive arrays of computer servers. A state agency sent out a survey to figure out how much, but less than a third of the companies responded.
Multistate Lawsuit Challenges California’s Plastics Act
This Act imposed extensive requirements on manufacturers, distributors, and companies that package or ship products in plastic containers or use other types of packaging materials that merely incorporate plastics.
Texas AG Announces Ongoing Investigation into Carnival Cruise Line
AG Paxton has previously issued a Civil Investigative Demand to the company to determine whether Carnival adequately safeguarded the personal information of Texas consumers.
USDA Announces Rural Leadership Appointments
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced a series of leadership appointments at USDA.
More Than 5.5 Tons of Materials Collected Through New Grant Initiative
City of Corpus Christi solid waste services brings recycling to city’s largest events.
Two Escape Unharmed After Kingsville Fire
Kingsville Fire Department responded to a fully involved structure fire in the 600 block of West Ella Avenue.
More than $63,000 Awarded to Texas Students Through Academic Scholarships
In addition to academic scholarships, NEC selected two high school juniors to represent the cooperative during the 2026 Government-in-Action Youth Tour, an all-expense-paid leadership experience through Texas Electric Cooperative.
World Trade Bridge CBP Officers Seize Over $10.1 Million in Methamphetamine
A Border Patrol officer referred a 2013 D-13 Volvo hauling a shipment manifested as “polypropylene” for secondary inspection.
Recent Rain Gives Corpus Christi a 9-Month Reprieve on Projected Water Crisis
Emergency restrictions are now expected to hit in September 2027, so the coastal city still faces a challenging future.
New poll Shows Most Texans Oppose Data Centers
Opposition was most intense in rural counties. Texas is poised to be the No. 1 market for data centers in the U.S., with the most planned projects of any state.
Mail Tuck Fire Extinguished in Bishop; No Injuries Reported
Officials quickly established traffic control measures in the area to ensure the safety of motorists and emergency crews while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Fraudsters increasingly target senior Texans through investment scams, digital asset schemes, impersonation fraud, romance scams, social media solicitations, and other deceptive practices designed to steal retirement savings and lifelong investments.
Southwestern Medical Center Celebrate Opening of New Psychiatric Hospital
Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved funding for the design and construction of the Texas Behavioral Health Center.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Block Beach Closures for SpaceX Launches
The state constitution preserves public access to Texas beaches, but it doesn't give private groups the right to sue to enforce that access, the court ruled.
A Houston Drowning Tests Whether Texas Law Gives the Right to Deny Brain Death Testing
State leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death.
City of Corpus Christi Issues General Improvement Bonds for $115 Million
The City of Corpus Christi has secured $115 million in funding to support a range of community improvements.