Family of Three Injured After Car Strikes Cow on US 77 Near Odem
The driver of a small car struck a cow on the roadway on US77 north of Odem.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $550k in Methamphetamine, Heroin
The seizure occurred on Sept. 3 at the Del Rio International Bridge.
Criminal Interdiction Investigation Leads to Firearms Smuggling Arrest
The driver, identified as Axel Rogelio Balderas-Bustos, 28, was taken into custody and transported to the Kingsville Police Department.
Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured
These captures highlight the continued collaboration between the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), local law enforcement agencies, and Crime Stoppers programs across Texas.
CBP Officers Seize Over $2.5 Million in Methamphetamine at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizures.
Corpus Christi City Council Approves Port Partnership for Major Flood Protection
The first agreement provides up to $13.85 million for the Port to design and construct floodwall upgrades near the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.
New Hearing Denied Over Undocumented Students In-State Tuition
A federal judge blocked the Texas Dream Act in June after it was challenged by the Trump administration and state officials declined to defend it.
After Rescoring STAAR Exams, 11 Texas Districts Seeing A-F Grades Improve
The score changes are part of an annual process to review the accuracy of STAAR results, state officials said.
Kingsville Detective Resigns After Internal Investigation Into Thousands of Flock Camera Searches
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.
Officer Involved Shooting at 300 N. Port Ave.
The reporting party advised that a male suspect shot at her dog and then threatened her with a weapon.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Eight Trapped in Rail Car
Agents inspected the freight car and discovered eight individuals, including one child, locked inside with no means of escape.
18-Wheeler Crash Blocks U.S. 77 South of Driscoll
DPS officials said the 18-wheeler failed to maintain its lane and struck an unoccupied vehicle parked on the shoulder.
Most Wanted - September 2026
Nueces County Sheriff’s Office top 10 most wanted for September 2026.
TAMUK Sets Enrollment Record With Largest First-Year Class
The fall 2026 semester at Texas A&M University-Kingsville marks an incredible milestone as the university welcomes its largest first-year class in the institution’s 100-year history and celebrates the highest freshmen retention rate on record.
Texas Sues Amazon for Rigging Advertising Auctions
Amazon applies hidden surcharges and undisclosed “soft reserve” prices that push the winner’s cost up toward its own maximum bid—by roughly 17% on ordinary shopping days and more than 25% during peak events like Prime Day.
CBP Officers Seize Over $2.9 Million in Cocaine at Laredo Port of Entry
The first seizure occurred on Friday, Aug. 21, at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge.
TAMUK Makes List of Best Colleges Serving Rural America
“This ranking affirms the long-standing commitment to serving rural South Texas that has defined Texas A&M-Kingsville for a century,” Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Robert Vela said.
Coastal Bend LNG presenting $25,000 to Del Mar College Foundation
The investment will provide selected students with a full scholarship toward completing the Del Mar College degree or program of their choice.
Corpus Christi Again Rejects Desalination Plant
Gov. Greg Abbott was quick to criticize a similar vote last year, when he said the state may need to “micromanage” the city to protect water availability in the region.
TAMUK to Develop Regional Workforce Training Campus
University funds used to purchase the property, the previous site of the Kingsville McCoy’s building, and renovations were supplemented by the Mackenzie Scott gift received by the university last November.