Texas First State to Penalize Buying Sex with a Felony Charge
HB 1540, the Human Trafficking Prevention Taskforce’s bill creates a separate offense for buying sex.
South Texas Landowners are Divided Over Border Wall
Some landowners say they aren't "just going to roll over and give up". Others say a wall is needed to protect people and property on the border.
Teen Suspected in Human Smuggling
Agents apprehended a suspected human smuggler and four migrants after they crashed while attempting to evade arrest, June 28.
Corpus Christi Approves $67 Million from the American Rescue Plan Act
The use of the ARPA funds for these projects will help minimize future utility rate increases and provide needed infrastructure improvements.
Officers Seize $1.7 Million in Methamphetamine
CBP officers removed the packages, which contained a total of 53.17 pounds of alleged methamphetamine.
South Texas Border Patrol Roundup
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) agents arrested four gang members, two sex offenders, and a migrant previously convicted of negligent homicide.
Standardized Test Scores Dropped Dramatically
The drop was more significant in districts that had most of their instruction online, compared to districts with more in-person classes.
Video: Agent Saves Drowning Juvenile Migrant
Agents came across a child in distress, as he was attempting to stay above water while attempting to cross a pond.
Robstown - Smugglers Use Trains to Transport Illegal Migrants
The illegal migrants were attempting to conceal themselves within a car hauler.
Undocumented Migrants Drown Near Eagle Pass
Upon arriving in the area, Border Patrol discovered footprints and other evidence of people having passed through the area and spent several hours attempting to locate them.
Supreme Court Ruling Round Up
The Court said its job is to determine whether the district court properly applied principles of the law to each dispute.
New Safety Measure at Packery Channel Jetties
If tides breach the height of the handrails along the walkways, gate closures are considered.
New Gulf Beach Webcams
The two webcams are located at the intersections of Aquarius and Park Road 22 and at the intersection of Commodores and Park Road 22.
SGA, Bishop softball players earn TGCA All-State Honors
The Texas Girl’s Coaches Association recently released the 2020-21 list of All-State softball players, and two area teams have four players on the Class 3A roster.
MS-13 Gang Member Found Near Kingsville
Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents encountered an illegal migrant from El Salvador.
Electronic Sign-In for noon Public Comment
Citizens now have the option to electronically sign in for the noon public comment period on the City’s website.
Academy Sports Chain Can't be Sued for Selling Gun Used in Shooting
The gunman should not have been able to purchase an assault style rifle, but the store conducted the required federal background check, which didn't reveal his past assault conviction, the court said.
Cell Phone Lot Open at CCIA
This will cut down on the number of drivers trying to park and wait at the curb or cruising around the airport looking for a random place to pull over and wait