STAAR Results Show Texas Students Saw Slight Gains in Math, Stalled Progress in Reading
Elementary and middle school students attending Texas public schools showed small gains on state math exams but remained relatively flat in reading.
4500 South Padre Island Drive Shooting
After Officers arrived, they located a crime scene, and it was determined that a male victim had been self-transported to a local hospital.
Life Sentence Against Child Predator in Bexar County
In March 2016, an 8-year-old child made an outcry of sexual abuse to a teacher at her school. Following her outcry, two additional victims came forward to report that they had also been subjected to chronic abuse by the same offender, Joe Suarez Jr.
Border Patrol Warns About Dangers of Entering the Canals
Border Patrol is warning people on both sides of the border about the dangers and consequences of entering the International Boundary and Water Commission canals that parallel the U.S.- Mexico border.
Paxton Warns Big 12 Against Sanctioning Texas Tech
The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) was informed that the Big 12 and schools within the conference were considering sanctioning Texas Tech for honoring the Temporary Injunction Order and continuing its support of Sorsby as a student-athlete.
Corpus Christi’s Delayed Water Response Bubbles up to Texas Governor’s Race
Frustrated by a lack of progress, Gov. Greg Abbott threatened state action. Gina Hinojosa, his Democratic opponent, accused him of backing industry over people.
AG Paxton Blocked from Suing Democratic Donor Platform ActBlue
Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue in late April, claiming the platform allows improper donations from people outside the United States and those who have already hit the mandated donor limits.
Help Locate Missing Elderly Person
Julia was recently reported missing by her family and was last seen on Thursday, June 4th in the 1500 block of Lazy Lane.
Texas Agency to Set Rules for Using Treated Fracking Wastewater on Farmland
The state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused.
Border Patrol Arrests Convicted Child Sex Offender Near Del Rio
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector arrested a Cuban man, with previous convictions for sex crimes involving children, for being illegally present in the United States.
Texas High Schoolers Show Gains Across all Subjects on STAAR Tests
Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.
Abbott Recommends Sweeping Data Center Regulation
The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.
Texas State Securities Board Enters Emergency Order Against Southlake Real Estate Investment Firm
According to the order, Lasater Capital has been offering investments in a real estate fund known as Lasater RE Fund 14.
How Bad will the Drought be in South Texas?
As of Monday, nearly 50% of the state was experiencing some level of drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Data Center Boom Means New Challenges for Texas
Opponents fear the projects will spike Texans’ electric bills and make the grid less reliable.
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION AT 900 BLOOMINGTON ST.
On June 8, 2026 at 7: 24 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Valdez Dr. in reference to a physical altercation.
Longtime Bishop Coach Sherry Luna Selected for CBCA Hall of Honor
Sherry Luna Honored for Lasting Impact on Bishop Student-Athletes.
Suspect Arrested in Everhart Road Homicide Investigation
CCPD Gang Unit took Angel Hernandez (20) into custody for two active warrants for Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
HHSC Encourages Texans to Choose Regulated Child Care Providers As Summer Begins
Regulated child care providers must meet minimum standards to ensure a safe environment for children, and staff must pass background checks.
Corpus Christi Fire Department Launches Life-Saving Blood Program
Previously, local emergency responders were unable to initiate blood transfusions outside of a hospital setting.