Rice Accused of Conspiring to Limit Financial Aid
A federal lawsuit accuses Rice University of engaging in price-fixing in collaboration with other prestigious private schools across the country, inflating the cost of college for students who need aid.
Firefighter on Administrative Leave after Arrest
Fire Chief Robert Rocha said the arrest resulted from an investigation conducted by Child Protective Services.
$1.5 Million Worth of Drugs at the Hidalgo Port of Entry
Upon a canine and non-intrusive imaging inspection by CBP officers, a total 38 pounds of alleged cocaine and 448 grams of alleged fentanyl were discovered.
Eligible Texas Voters Need to Register by January 31st
All eligible Texas voters need to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the January 31st voter registration deadline for the March 1, 2022 Primary Elections in Texas.
HHSC Launches Human Trafficking Prevention Training Course
According to a 2016 study by The University of Texas at Austin, at any given time there are an estimated 234,000 victims of labor trafficking and 79,000 youth victims of sex trafficking in Texas.
5th Person Booked in Kleberg County for Human Smuggling Within the Week
Kleberg County Sheriff’s office arrested a fifth person within the past week for illegal human smuggling.
TAMUK honored with High Research Activity designation
Texas A&M-Kingsville awarded 29 doctoral degrees during the 2019-2020 academic year and reported research expenditures of over $22.2 million in the 2019 fiscal year and over $22.7 million for fiscal year 2020.
Trusted Location Training Involves Understanding the Early Signs of Domestic Violence
Most people are aware of domestic violence when it escalates to physical harm and death. However, domestic violence often starts subtly with control and coercion.
Border Patrol Divers Recover Deceased Body from Gravel Pit
Agents were informed that two individuals ran into a nearby gravel pit, which was full of water, and one did not resurface.
Texas State Securities Board Issues Alert to Investors
The annual survey is designed to identify the most problematic products, practices, or schemes facing investors.
Carrizo Springs Agents Seize Narcotics, Stolen Weapon
An immigration inspection of the occupants revealed three U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle four undocumented migrants.
Bishop PD Transferring Comms to Corpus PD
A recent outbreak of potential positive COVID cases within Bishop PD’s dispatch staff has forced them to enact a contingency plan involving outside help, in order to continue normal operations.
HHSC Encourages Cancer Screenings During Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer is the third leading cancer diagnosis in women ages 20-39 and fifth in women ages 40-49.
Texas December Law Enforcement Round Up
Paxton’s December Law Enforcement Round Up for the state of Texas.
Officers Seize $358K in Methamphetamine
With the aid of a non-intrusive imaging system, CBP officers discovered 28 packages hidden within the 2003 Ford.
Abortion Law Likely to Head to State Supreme Court
Lawyers for abortion providers argue the case should go to federal district court rather than the Texas Supreme Court, which could take months to issue a ruling.
City to Receive $4.75 Million For Storm Water System Improvements
The creek has been subjected to severe floods to include four major storm events since September 2010.
Illegal Migrants Found Abandoned in a Locked Trailer
Agents noticed that some undocumented migrants were crying and distraught upon entering the vehicle, with some shivering from the cold temperature outside.
Fake Electronic Goods Valued at Over $6.5M did not Make it to U.S. Commerce
This shipment of counterfeit electronics would have a domestic value of over $2.6 million and a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of over $6.5 million had they been genuine.