Kleberg County Grand Jury Indicts Justice of the Peace on Felony Drug Charge
In a statement posted to social media in May, Barrera addressed the January incident, saying he took "full responsibility" for his actions and voluntarily entered a rehabilitation program.
Gov. Greg Abbott Expands State Disaster Declaration on Screwworm Infestation in South Texas
A screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide.
Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire After Bypassing Falfurrias Checkpoint
Agents and troopers were able to open the locked trailer and rescue 39 suspected illegal aliens before the tractor and trailer were engulfed in flames.
CBP Enhances Border and Event Security for FIFA World Cup
The world comes to America – and Canada and Mexico – this summer, as the three countries host the FIFA World Cup.
Mutual Aid Effort Saves Pets During Residential Fire in Nueces County
Cooperation between local, county, and federal emergency responders helped contain a residential fire and save multiple pets Wednesday at a home in the 2200 block of Sussex Drive.
Texas Sues City of Denton for Allowing Grown Men in Changing Rooms with Texas Children
The lawsuit comes ahead of a June 7, 2026 event dubbed “Big Gay Swim Day,” organized by two nonprofit groups.
Securities Board Halts Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme
According to the order, BG Wealth (Gagan Sarkaria and Thaddious Thomas) have been soliciting unregistered securities to the public by promising exorbitant, "zero-risk" returns.
Texas Begins Enforcement of Commercial Automated Vehicle Requirements
Under state law, TxDMV is responsible for issuing automated vehicle authorizations and administering enforcement related to authorization use compliance.
City Council Gives Final Approval of Level 1 Water Emergency Policies
These measures will only go into effect if and when the City officially declares a Level One Water Emergency, which is currently projected for December 2026.
Corpus Christi Delays Decision on Water Plant Despite Impending Crisis
The City Council rejected the treatment plant last year over cost and environmental concerns, but plans resurfaced as the city’s water woes continued.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson Stepping Down
During Secretary Nelson’s tenure, Texas broke a record with more than 3 million active business filers.
Corpus Christi Reconsiders Desalination Plant
The almost billion-dollar plant, praised as a drought-resistant option, wouldn’t provide water until 2029. Opponents cite cost and environmental concerns.
Texas Receives its Portion of Rio Grande Water
Texas sued New Mexico and Colorado in 2013 to address unfair siphoning of water from the Rio Grande before it reached Texas.
E-Estate Group Halted After Alleged Fraudulent Real Estate Investment Scheme
According to the Order, investors are being encouraged to purchase tokenized interests in purported real estate assets for as little as $10 and are being led to believe the investments will generate income through rental properties and other real estate-related activities.
Santa Gertrudis Academy Dominates 2026 UIL 3A-Division II Softball State All-Tournament Team Selections
With six selections, including the tournament MVP, Santa Gertrudis Academy capped off an outstanding season.
HHSC Reminds Providers to Update Emergency Preparedness Plans
Although the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, it still expects three to six hurricanes, including up to three major hurricanes Category 3 or higher.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $1.1M in Cocaine at the Progreso Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Progreso Port of Entry over Memorial Day weekend seized cocaine valued at more than $1.1 million in a single enforcement action.
Recent Rain Gives Two Corpus Christi Reservoirs a Much-Needed Boost
With one main reservoir almost at capacity, the city may be on pace to delay an emergency declaration from December to early 2027.
Traffic Stop on Highway 77 Leads to Seizure of $138,000, Marijuana in Kingsville
Further investigation revealed that one of the individuals was a confirmed Tango Blast/Valluco gang member who was reportedly on probation at the time of the arrest.
77 Year-Old Man Wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
On Friday evening, deputies located 77 year-old old Gabriel Rocha at his residence.