Controlled Burn likely Cause of Wildfire in Bastrop County
Experts warn that burns gone awry can scare residents and compromise the critical fire management tool.
Local School Closures
Here is a list of schools that will be canceling or delaying classes ahead of the winter weather.
City Services Prepared with Winter Weather Protocols
The City of Corpus Christi is working with multiple local homeless agencies to ensure shelter, meals, and blankets are provided for those in need.
USDA Invests $9M to Expand Reach
This investment is part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
CBP Officers Arrest 34 Fugitives Since the Beginning of 2022
Some significant arrests made were for aggravated sexual assault of a child, second degree murder, sexual exploitation of a minor, kidnapping of a minor, indecency with a child and lewd acts upon a child.
Winter Storm Watch
A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning. A change over to sleet and snow is also possible over the Brush Country with accumulations less than 1".
Paxton Sues Google for Misleading Endorsements
iHeartMedia realized the script Google provided would be misleading to consumers and explained these concerns, but Google refused to acquiesce and insisted on the DJs recording “first-hand testimonials” for a product they had never used.
Jaydee Zamora Hits 2000 Career Points
In 2020, Zamora was hoping to reach 2000 points or more by her Senior year.
Governor Abbott Announces Grants to Texas Military Communities
The project will fund the acquisition of a restricted use easement in a runway Clear Zone to protect flight training operations at Cabaniss Field, a Navy Outlying Field for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.
Wastewater Lift Stations Set to Receive Upgrades
Upgrades will include electrical work, replacing pipes, valves, and all pumps.
Council Approves Purchase of Pedestrian Safety Devices
The Public Works Department will install 22 school zone flashing beacons in school zones on streets with high traffic volume.
Corpus Christi Authorizes Purchase of Playground Units
The voters approved Bond 2020 Proposition B – Parks, which included $3.5 million dollars budgeted for the Park Improvements.
Community Input Wanted for Uptown Corridors Revitalization
Residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders are invited to view the presentation and to provide input.
Chicago Rapper Vic Mensah Arrested at Dulles Airport
Chicago Rapper Vic Mensah arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday after officers discovered illicit narcotics in his baggage.
Traveler Intercepted While Attempting to Board International Flight
CBP officers confirm that the subject had an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault, a first-degree felony entered Jan. 7 by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office out of McKinney.
U.S. Southern Command Seize 4.7 Tons of Cocaine in October and November
Air and Marine Operations National Air Security Operations Centers located in Corpus Christi operate throughout North, Central and South America in defense of the borders of the United States and to prevent attempts to smuggle persons or contraband.
Texas’ primary election is March 1
The last day to register to vote is Jan. 31. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Feb. 18. Early voting runs from Feb. 14-25.
Planned Parenthood Sued for $10 million by the State of Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking Medicaid payments made during the three years that Planned Parenthood was fighting in court to remain as a qualified health care provider.
Deplorable Conditions for Texas Foster Kids Sent out of State
As Texas’ long-running struggle to find enough placements for foster care children persists, more than 100 kids were sent out of state last year.