Texas Secures Life Sentence Without Parole for Houston County Murderer
AG Paxton’s office secured a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for a man convicted of brutally murdering a Houston County resident during a home invasion.
DMC Announces 2026 Recipient of Dr. Aileen Creighton Award for Teaching Excellence
Peers select Journalism Professor Robert Muilenburg for coveted DMC faculty recognition, choice based on Muilenburg’s long-standing impact on students’ successes and careers.
Gov. Abbott Eyes Limiting Foreign Influence on Education
Lawmakers will review security rules for universities as Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns for a fourth term by targeting foreign influence in education.
Feds Pause Big Bend Border Construction
It was not immediately clear how long CBP plans to implement the pause. The Trump administration had announced plans to build an access road and vehicle barriers in the park.
Former CCISD Girls Wrestling Coach Arrested
The victim alleged that Bellino engaged in sex acts with the victim on the Mary Carroll High School campus, as well as, during school sponsored extracurricular activities while the victim was an underage student at the school.
A Surrogate’s Fight for Parental Rights in Dallas Could Discourage Surrogacy Use
A surrogate’s fight for custody over the baby she birthed last week could lead to more restrictions on the rights of biological parents and on abortion clauses in surrogacy agreements.
Help Identifying Person Photographing Door Locks
Authorities said the individual does not appear to attempt to make contact with residents or leave any information at the door.
18-Wheeler Crash Knocks Out Power to 2,300 Kingsville Customers
Crews are continuing to work on repairs while taking necessary safety precautions. As of 4 p.m. Monday, approximately 600 customers remained without power.
Texas AG Send More Than 110 Cities from Illegally Raising Taxes
This action follows Attorney General Paxton’s investigation of over 1,000 Texas cities and his previous letters stopping other cities from illegally raising taxes.
Family Dollar Store Clerk Assaulted by an Unidentified Person
The Robstown Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying the person responsible.
Vehicle Fire Slows Traffic North of Sinton
The fire caused traffic delays in the area as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Texas AG Secures Legal Victory Upholding ID Requirements to Vote
In 2021, the Texas Legislature enacted SB 1 to strengthen election integrity, protect ballot secrecy, deter fraud, and safeguard the security of Texas elections, particularly in the mail-in voting process.
CBP Seizes More Than $600k in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $634,000 worth of alleged cocaine concealed in a commercial tractor-trailer.
Texas School’s A-F Accountability Grade
Texas grades public schools largely on how well students perform on the STAAR tests.
Upgrades at Two Wastewater Plants
The need for these upgrades was highlighted during the historic February 2021 Winter Storm Uri, when statewide power outages left the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant’s limited backup power system unable to support operations fully.
DMC Foundation Launching new Estate Planning Service
DMC Foundation is launching a new and free estate planning service in partnership with FreeWill, a legally valid online tool that provides individuals an easy way to create a will.
Corpus Christi to Vote on Higher Industrial Water Fees
Activists gathered nearly 13,000 petition signatures to place the measure on the November ballot. Legal challenges are expected.
Baby at Center of Surrogacy Rights Case is Born in Dallas
The biological parents won a temporary restraining order against the surrogate, who tried to claim parental rights, and are with their baby, their attorneys say.
Major Upgrades and Strategic Partnerships at CCIA
The Council approved three major enhancement initiatives at Corpus Christi International Airport.