Border Patrol Agents Arrest Child Sex Offenders for Illegal Entry
“Child sex offenders who repeatedly cross our borders are an imminent threat to our communities.” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Anthony “Scott” Good.
Texas Supreme Court Rules Baby Delivered by Surrogate Can Leave Texas
The decision clears the way for the 1-month-old’s biological parents to relocate him from Dallas to Los Angeles, where the couple lives, to seek treatment there. Their surrogate wants him in Texas.
Texas Officials are Cracking Down on “Illegal Birth Tourism.”
Texas officials have sued a Houston area postpartum center as well as investigated Rio Grande Valley hospitals over allegations of soliciting foreigners to have babies on U.S. soil.
Texas Investigates AI Data Center Over Potential Misuse of Land
In 1999, the Bland Family conveyed the property to the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation “to be held in trust for future use as parkland” by Williamson County for $10. The property subsequently changed hands several times, including a transfer to the City of Taylor in 2003.
Mary Rhodes Pipeline Leak, Water Odor Update
Most areas were expected to see improvement by early this week, although some residential areas could experience lingering effects for a longer period.
Early Morning Traffic Alert: Large Truck Fire Near Bishop
Traffic headed southbound on U.S. Highway 77 at FM 70 near Bishop was diverted Sunday morning following a large truck fire.
Del Mar College Receives $3 Million Federal Grant
DMC has received a five-year, $3 million federal grant to strengthen digital learning and help prepare students for a workforce increasingly shaped by AI and other emerging technologies.
Texas Freezes Installation of Flock Cameras Along State Roads
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for automated license plate readers.
CONSUMER ALERT: Scam Alleging Website Privacy Violations
Senders may claim that these tools constitute unlawful “wiretapping” under California law and demand immediate payment to avoid litigation.
ERCOT Quickly Backtracks After Approving $6.4 million CEO Contract
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick balked at the contract two boards approved for Pablo Vegas. The ERCOT chief said officials then decided not to execute the deal.
Kingsville Police Seek Suspect in Area Meat Thefts
Investigators also point to several identifying characteristics, including a star tattoo on his head. Police believe the man may also be wearing an ankle monitor.
71 Year-Old Women Charged with Manslaughter
On September 15, 2026, at 10:41 pm Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 3500 block of Tiger Ln. in reference to a shooting.
Inmate Convicted of Triple Murder Set for Execution
LeJames Norman would become the fifth inmate put to death by the state this year barring a U.S. Supreme Court reprieve. His codefendant is scheduled for execution a week later.
Corpus Christi Receives Positive Credit Rating
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its ‘A’ rating on the City’s utility system-related revenue debt and new issuances.
Arrest of Foreign Nationals Who Voted Illegally in the 2024 Election
Attorney General Paxton had previously announced investigations into potential noncitizens voting in the 2024 election.
USDA Opens New $175 Million Program to Expand Rural Nuclear Power Supply
The USDA announced $175 million available in the new Affordable Rural Cooperative Program to boost rural nuclear power.
DMC Faculty Art Show Features Nearly 50 Dynamic Works
The Sept. 18 reception runs 6 to 8 p.m. in the Joseph A. Cain Memorial Art Gallery located on the first floor of the Fine Arts Center on Windward Campus.
Inactive Oil & Gas Wells to go Under Review at Hearing
Under previous law, operators could keep inactive wells up indefinitely.
Lawmakers to Again Consider Texas-Wide Emergency Disaster Response System
State Rep. Ken King first proposed the Interoperability Council in 2025 following the Panhandle wildfires. The Legislature has failed to approve the proposal twice.
USS KINGSVILLE Honors Those Lost on September 11, 2001
The ship also recognized the generations of service members who answered the nation's call in the years following the attacks.