
Fraudulent Charity Impersonation Scams After Tragic Flooding
Bad actors seeking to exploit the tragedy for personal profit began to target CPVFD in several payment platform impersonation schemes, deceiving consumers into transferring money to them instead of Center Point Volunteer Fire Department.

Early Cost Estimate for the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus
The current estimated construction cost for the IHWTC, which is based on 10% design completion, is $997 million.

Public Comment Clarified at Corpus Christi City Council Meetings
Speakers may comment on any agenda item or city-related topic at the 5:30 p.m. General Public Comment Session.

Burglary Suspect Flees During Pursuit, Female Arrested on Theft Charges
Several stolen items were observed in plain view in the bed of the truck.

Texas AG Sues Swimming Organization for Allowing Biological Males compete in Women’s Events
Paxton’s suit against Masters Swimming is not the first time in recent months the state’s top law enforcer has labeled the inclusion of trans athletes as deceptive business practice.

Task Force Uncovers Hidden Cash During Traffic Stop on Highway 77
The driver, a McAllen resident en route from Houston, drew the attention of agents after several inconsistencies were noted during questioning.

Update: Investigation Continues After Newborn Found Deceased at Kingsville Walmart
On Tuesday evening, two additional charges were filed against Martinez.

CBP Officers Seize More Than $886K in Narcotics
On July 15, at the International Bridge in Hidalgo, a CBP officer referred a 2016 Dodge Charger driven by a 44-year-old male U.S. citizen for secondary inspection.

Texas AG Announces Investigation into Food Company Mars for Deceptive and Illegal Practices
The company later chose not to remove the toxic dyes from products sold in the U.S. but did remove artificial colors from its products distributed in Europe.

Appeals Court Orders Release of Uvalde School Shooting Records
Eighteen news organizations have been seeking the records since 2022, when 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.

Progreso CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted in Austin
The fugitive apprehension occurred on Monday, July 14 when CBP officers at the Progreso International Bridge referred pedestrian Roberto Medina, a 19-year-old U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection.

De La Rosa Awarded Best Painting at Inaugural South Texas Arts Fair
The South Texas Arts Fair featured visual artists in all mediums selected by jurors, whose art pieces were in the running for top honors in various categories.

AG Paxton Requests Death Row Inmate to be Executed in October
Roberson was convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki, who was diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome.

East Texas Town Turned a Tornado into Funding for Sirens
As the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness.

Newborn Discovered at Kingsville Wal-Mart
Officers transported the newborn to Christus Spohn Hospital–Kleberg, where medical personnel later pronounced the child deceased.

Paxton Releases Information on the Indictments for the Illegal Vote Harvesting Scheme
The Indictments and Arrests of Nine Individuals, Including Public Officials, have been released by the Texas Attorney General.

Brownsville CBP Officers Seize 12,000 Counterfeit Vehicle Registration Stickers
The interception occurred on Saturday, July 14 when CBP officers at the Veterans International Bridge referred a 2006 Jeep Cherokee for secondary inspection.

Officer Involved Shooting at 7900 Elk Drive
When the Officer arrived, the male suspect immediately engaged in a prolonged physical struggle with the Officer.

Disaster and Flooding Committee Will Visit Kerr County
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday named the nine state senators who will serve on the joint Disaster Preparedness and Flooding committee in response to the devastating floods that tore through Central Texas over the July Fourth weekend.

Texas Lawmakers Want to Extend Tomato Trade Agreement
The 1996 agreement is set to expire Monday, July 14.