Tips to Protect People, Property, and Pets During Sub-Freezing Temperatures
The City of Corpus Christi has an emergency management plan to address issues such as individuals and pets in need of shelter and utilities.
Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Starting Jan. 1, 2022
Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, disabled veteran license plates that do not feature the new International Symbol of Access will no longer be permitted to use disabled parking.
Illegal Migrants Held Against Their Will
The Harlingen Police Department received a 911 call from a Guatemalan migrant who claimed he and others were being held against their will at a home.
Top 21 Stories of 2021 - Year in Review
A look back at the top 21 stories of 2021 around the Coastal Bend.
Fatal Accident After Car crashed into Bay Area Hospital
The 25-year-old female was pregnant, and an emergency cesarean was performed, the infant was last reported to be in stable condition.
Looking Back at 2021 - Texas Politics in Photos
Texas politics in 2021 were marked by protest at the nation’s Capital and state legislative fights over abortion, voting rights and redistricting.
Road Closures for the Week of December 26
Street closures along the City’s major streets impacting motorists and pedestrians are listed below, including impacts in the New Year.
Christmas with the Coastal Bend Civitan Club
The Coastal Bend Civitan Club gave Christmas presents to the special needs classroom at Bishop Elementary on December 17, 2021.
Collaboration Leads to 34 Arrests in RGV
Weslaco Border Patrol Station agents received information of a residence in Weslaco possibly being used to harbor illegal migrants.
Municipal Court Adds Additional Hearing Dates
Warrant for arrests will be issued to all who fail to appear.
NORAD Tracks Santa
Tracking Santa has been a tradition since 1955 when a local newspaper advertisement informed children they could call Santa directly – only the contact number was misprinted.
Texas Secures $63 Million Statewide Opioid Settlement
The agreement will largely track the terms of the Global Prescription Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement that was announced on July 23, 2021.
Border Patrol Agents Find Unaccompanied Children
The children had handwritten notes containing phone numbers of relatives in the United States. One child had a copy of a birth certificate.
Board of Paroles Rescinds Posthumous Pardon of George Floyd
The Texas parole board had recommended in October that George Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020, be pardoned for a minor 2004 drug conviction in Houston.
Drunk Driving Involved in Nearly One Quarter of All Holiday Traffic Deaths
There were 2,462 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes in Texas during the holiday season of December 1, 2020, through January 1, 2021.
Fireworks Safety Reminders
If cited, you could be fined up to $2,000 per opened package of fireworks.
Border Patrol and DPS shut down stash houses
Stash houses are a threat to national security not only due to the criminal activity, but also because of the lack of sanitary conditions which can be a breeding ground for illnesses.
Border Protection Operations to Accept Delivery of Final 41-foot SAFE Boat
Part of that goal is to streamline aircraft and vessel acquisition and installation of technology applications.