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.
Texas Investigates TriWest Over Wrongful Denial of TRICARE Claims
TriWest is a private company contracted by the U.S. government to administer health care programs for military members, veterans, and their families.
44-Year-Old Arrested on Multiple Louisiana Felony Warrants
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.
Falfurrias Police: No Credible Threat Linked to Viral “Cat in the Hat” Trend
According to Chief of Police William Barton II, the department is aware of posts referencing the Falfurrias community and area schools.
K9 Aida Receives Donation of Body Armor
The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies.
SpaceX Offers $220 Million for Brownsville Water Improvements in Land Deal
The city agreed to deannex roughly 445 acres near the Port of Brownsville at SpaceX’s request in exchange for funding for water and wastewater projects.
Texas Muslims Push Back on Sharia Law
Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia.
Vehicle Fire Extinguished on US 77 Entrance Ramp
Traffic control was quickly established while emergency crews worked at the scene.
CBP to Temporarily Halt vehicular Traffic at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at approximately 6:45 a.m., CBP will temporarily halt all vehicular and commercial bus traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to host the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
USDA Launches Effort to Expand Agricultural Exports
After wrapping up in New Zealand, Under Secretary Lindberg will travel to Melbourne to lead the Australia trade mission.
Texas Moms Fight to Protect Surrogacy
Texas moms and surrogates say lawmakers can sharpen protections for both parties in contracts and regulate surrogacy agencies, but caution against severely limiting the practice.
Ross Fire grows to one of the largest wildfires on record in North Texas
Over three days the fire has grown to more than 80,000 acres in Palo Pinto and Jack counties and is 26% contained.
CBP Agents Arrest Cuban National
On Aug. 19, agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station, apprehended a group of four men who had entered the United States illegally.
CBP Modernizes Rail Export
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reached another significant milestone in the push to modernize export manifest processing.