Six Bodies Found in Rail Car Near Laredo
Officials said one victim found in a Union Pacific car was from Mexico and another was from Honduras. Five men and a woman are among the dead.
17 Year-Old Arrested for Sexual Assault
The warrant charged Manuel Vega (17) of Premont, Texas with Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 and Possession with intent to Promote Child Pornography.
Shooting - 1700 Ocean Drive
When Officers arrived they located a juvenile male with gunshot wounds and immediately began administering first aid until medics arrived.
A State Fund to Boost Water Projects Falls Almost $3 Billion Short
Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
CHILD PREDATORS ARRESTED
The three-day operation targeted individuals attempting to solicit sex online.
Alice PD Reminds Residents That Mini Bikes are not Permitted on City Streets
These vehicles lack federally required equipment and safety standards necessary for use on public streets.
Authorities Execute Search Warrant in Robstown, Arrest Three on Child Exploitation and Narcotics Charges
During the operation, agents arrested 30-year-old Daniel Flores on charges related to the promotion and possession of child pornography.
$227K in Cartel Cash Intercepted Before Reaching Mexico
South Texas law enforcement agents seized more than $227,000 in suspected cartel-linked cash during a traffic stop this week.
Human Remains Discovered Along Kleberg County Beach
Officials said the cause and manner of death remain unknown at this time.
Paxton Shuts Down Illicit Massage Businesses
Attorney General Paxton’s lawsuit is part of an effort to eliminate illicit massage businesses throughout the State of Texas.
City of Corpus Christi, Crime Stoppers Partner to Target Illegal Dumping
Hazardous materials can leach into the city’s stormwater system, while large debris frequently creates road hazards for drivers.
KPD Investigating Gunshot Incident
The Kingsville Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 700 block of West Santa Gertrudis.
Corpus Christi to Begin Talks on Privately Built Desalinization Plant
A new Houston company hopes to build a $1.3 billion facility in the area and wants the city, which is on the brink of a water crisis, to commit to 30 years of purchases.
Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Flood Protections
Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new construction in high-risk flood areas.
Bishop CISD Responds to School Safety Concerns After May 1 Incident
Bishop CISD officials provided additional information concerning an incident at Lillion Luehrs Junior High School on May 1 after allegations spread widely through social media.
Texas Sues EPIC City Affiliates for Violating the Texas Open Meetings Act
This lawsuit follows Attorney General Paxton’s previous actions challenging the purported directors’ unlawful appointments to the Double R MUD board.
Texas Secures $286.5 Million for Texas from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
Purdue filed bankruptcy in September 2019 following an investigation by a coalition of 55 states and territories and a 2018 lawsuit by Attorney General Paxton.
Corpus Christi Utility System Receives Credit Rating Downgrade
The “A” rating is considered a medium grade credit rating. Additionally, S&P Ratings has placed a “negative credit watch” on the City’s Utility System.
San Antonio School Districts Reveal Costs of New Seat Belt Requirements
Texas wants all school buses to have 3-point seat belts by 2029-30. But the price tag is high for local districts also facing budget challenges.
Help Locate a Missing Person
Angelita was recently reported missing by family and was last seen on foot, Friday evening (May 1, 2026) around Winward Dr on Padre Island.