While in the secondary inspection area, with the aid of a canine unit and a non-intrusive inspection system CBP officers discovered .31 pounds of alleged brown heroin and 9.06 pounds of alleged black tar heroin.
Single Vehicle accident Outside of Robstown
The vehicle struck a wild hog and veered off the roadway, striking a drainage ditch.
Texas Sues Biden Admin for Unlawful Ban on Offshore Drilling
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s unlawful restriction of offshore drilling in violation of federal law.
Trump Promises to Militarize Border and Build Wall
President Donald Trump will declare a national emergency, send troops to the southern border, deport undocumented immigrants en masse and reinstate a policy requiring asylum seekers to wait their cases in Mexico.
Texas Sues Biden Admin to Prevent Last Minute Ban on Gas-Powered Water Heaters
In addition to Attorneys General from across the country, the National Propane Gas Association, the National Association of Homebuilders, and the Rinnai Corporation joined the lawsuit.
City Council Accepts ASPCA Grant for Animal Care
The project is estimated to be completed by the summer of 2025.
Winter Storm Warning 2025
Several hours of below freezing temperatures are expected.
Homeland Security Arrest CCPD Officer
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Agents with the Department of Homeland Security arrested Daniel Verduzco, charging him with Coercion and Enticement.
Trump Heads Back to the White House
Texans have been tapped to run the CIA, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture.
HHSC Notifies Public Regarding Privacy Breach
Recipients who believe they may have been a victim of SNAP fraud should call 2-1-1.
City Urges Residents to Prepare for Freezing Conditions
The National Weather Service forecasts a strong Arctic cold front will move into the Corpus Christi area Sunday.
Scott Turner says HUD is Failing to Outline Plans for More Housing
Picked to lead HUD, the former Texas House member tells senators there is a housing crisis. Democrats question whether any plans will succeed without more spending.
State Employees Suspected of Stealing from Texans' Public Assistance Accounts
Seven state employees have been fired for improperly accessing — and in some cases, stealing money from — accounts of thousands of Texans who receive Medicaid, food stamps and other public assistance.
Dispute Over New Contracts Cause Concern for Kleberg County Fire Department Volunteers
The Commissioners’ suggestion follows a dispute with the fire department over the nonprofit recognition and funding.
Texas Lawmakers Eye Sharing Health Care Workers with Other States
Advocates say interstate compacts, which allow professionals to use their work licenses in multiple states, can solve Texas’ workforce shortage.
Endangered Spider Monkeys Found at Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint
The monkeys were discovered hidden inside a vehicle trying to pass through the checkpoint on Highway 77.
HHSC Observes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
“Human trafficking offenders hide in plain sight,” said Joy Borjes, HHSC Family and Youth Services.
Wrong Way Driver Causes Crash
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5:06am, officers were dispatched to the 12500 block of IH-37 northbound in reference to a major traffic crash involving a wrong way driver.
2 H.M. King Students Sign Letters of Commitment to TAMUK
Kayla Garcia Trevino and Jacob Rivera signed their commitment letters to Texas A&M Kingsville for Cross Country and Track.
Southside Police Substation to be Built
The Corpus Christi Police Department currently does not have a police substation in the southside area of the city.