WhatsApp, Meta can Access Texans’ Private Messages, AG Ken Paxton Claims in Lawsuit
The attorney general’s office argues WhatsApp and parent company Meta are deceiving users by claiming the companies can’t view their encrypted messages.
TSSB Issues Emergency Order to Halt Investment Scheme Promising Extraordinary Returns
The order alleges that investor funds were transferred through personal bank accounts before being transmitted to a cryptocurrency platform that does not provide foreign exchange trading services.
Corpus Christi Police Department Celebrates Students Completing MetroCom Enrichment Program
The practicum course provides seniors with one semester of on-campus instruction followed by a second semester of on-site learning.
Death at SpaceX’s Starbase Prompts Workplace Safety Investigation
SpaceX has had seven OSHA violations in the past year. Despite the worker’s death, the next rocket launch is scheduled for May 21.
Rain Gives Corpus Christi a Small Break, Delaying Projected Water Crisis
Without additional rain, the coastal city expects to impose mandatory water restrictions around December, new data shows.
500,000 Fewer Texans are on SNAP as Participation Declines Nationally
Advocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment.
More than $14 Million in Methamphetamine Seized
CBP officers seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation.
TAMUK Hosts Trailblazing Frontiers Symposium
Topics discussed during the symposium include the PV Cares Student Success Model, Artificial Intelligence, the utilization of Academic Support Services and Student Care.
“TexAM” Sued by Texas AG Accused of Misleading Would-be Students
Texas American Muslim University (TexAM) has never received the required Certificate of Authority from the state to operate or grant degrees in Texas under Chapter 61 of the Texas Education Code and is accused of misrepresenting itself as a university and adopting branding too similar to Texas A&M.
Early Voting Ends May 22
Voters across Texas will weigh in on over 30 races, including a closely watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Early voting begins May 18 and ends May 22.
Bishop, Taft, Three Rivers Named in Texas Tax Transparency Report
AG Paxon sends letters prohibiting Bishop, Taft and Three Rivers along with 130 cities from illegally raising taxes after they failed to be transparent with taxpayers.
Healthcare Fraud Settlement Creates Nation’s First-Ever Detransition Clinic
Texas has secured a settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital that compels the creation of the country’s first-ever Detransition Clinic.
City of Corpus Christi Launches Online Water Usage Portal
As the region continues to face persistent drought, this tool serves as a critical resource for proactive conservation.
Due to State’s New Regulations, Texas Summer Camps Have Closed, Scaled Back Operations
There are 66 fewer active summer camps in Texas compared to December, according to the state.
Citing National Security Concerns, Defense Department Delays 54 Wind Projects
The Defense Department is pausing routine federal permits for 165 land-based projects, including dozens in Texas.
Ongoing Harbor Bridge Project Detour
Daytime connector ramp detours will be in effect May 19 - 21.
10,000 Runners Expected for Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
The sold out marathon is one of the largest relay marathons in the United States.
Texas Executes 600th Inmate
Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.
Texas AG Blocks More Than 130 Cities from Raising Property Taxes
Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the cities, most of them small, of violating a state law aimed at preventing cities from unduly raising property taxes.
Texas Sues Fake Childcare Businesses to Fraudulently Obtain H-1B Visas
These businesses claim to provide legitimate services in order to fraudulently sponsor H-1B visas for employees.