Smugglers Continue to Place Migrants Lives at Risk
RGV agents disrupt three failed human smuggling attempts.
Paxton Statement on Vaccination Mandates
Currently, under Texas law, Texans have the right to choose whether they will get vaccinated.
Abbott Orders Texas National Guard to Help with Border Crisis
In a letter to the major general of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said “more manpower is needed” at the border.
Crime Stoppers - Pedestrian Accident in Kingsville
A young male pedestrian was struck by an unknown pickup truck which left the area without rendering aid to the young male.
Full Road Closure: Airline Road From SPID to McArdle
Beginning on Thursday, July 29th there will be a full closure of Airline Road from South Padre Island Drive (SPID) to McArdle Road during the overnight hours of 9 pm to 5 am.
Large Groups Encountered in 24-Hours in RGV
RGV Border agents have logged 845 migrants within 24-hours, as apprehensions along the Rio Grande of south Texas prove another busy month in July.
Largest Annual Operating Budget Proposed to Corpus Christi City Council
It provides investments for street reconstruction, public safety, parks, and neighborhood services improvements.
Off-Duty USBP Agent Stops Knife-Wielding Suspect
An off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent apprehended a man who was charging towards civilians with a large fixed-blade knife.
Sex Offender Attempts to Sponsor Unaccompanied Juvenile Migrant
RGV Border Patrol agents identified a registered sex offender attempting to sponsor a 16-year-old migrant teenager.
Criminal Migrants Arrested
McAllen Border Patrol Station agents arrest two gang members and two criminal migrants convicted of sexual offenses.
Global Opioid Settlement
The agreement also requires significant industry changes that will help prevent this type of crisis from happening again.
UT announces it won’t renew its sports media rights with Big 12
UT-Austin and the University of Oklahoma are expected to leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.
Texas and Alabama Team Up to Stop Fraudulent Investments
The scam involves 450 investors many of whom are senior citizens.
'Peyton's Café' to bring new lunch experience to Kingsville
McAfee plans to begin hiring staff beginning on July 26, leading to cafe’s opening on Aug. 16.
Business is Strong at CCIA
More than 30,000 passengers boarded commercial planes in June, just 6% shy of the pre-COVID-19 levels experienced in June of 2019.
Agents locate stash houses and Methamphetamine
The El Paso Sector discovered 134 illegal migrants inside three separate stash houses along with methamphetamine in 48 hours.
Texas Foster Care Crisis Worsens
Increased oversight and lack of funding mean hundreds of children spend their nights in hotels and churches and on office floors.
Lone Star State’s Jobs Surge
Texas employers added 55,800 jobs over the month, marking job growth in 13 of the last 14 months, as the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 percent.
Agents Encounter a Group of 298 Migrants
Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station agents apprehended 736 migrants in three large groups in La Grulla, Texas.
CHRISTUS Spohn Alice Named One of Nation’s Top Hospitals
The online resource for physicians and hospital information selected 453 hospitals for this award.