Over $485K Worth of Marijuana Seized by Border Patrol
Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents interdicted two narcotic smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 600 pounds of marijuana.
U.S. Rep Henry Cuellar says Investigation Will Prove “No Wrongdoing" After FBI Raid
He also reiterated he is not backing away from his bid for another term in the March primary. “Let me be clear: I’m running for reelection, and I intend to win,” Cuellar said.
Smugglers Separate Seven-Year-Old Girl from Her Mother
Agents disrupted three migrant smuggling attempts that resulted in 11 arrests and an attempt to locate a seven-year-old separated from her mother.
MAJOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT U.S. HIGHWAY 77 / FM 70
Emergency crews were on scene with a major traffic accident on U.S. Highway 77 Northbound at FM 70.
HHSC Offers Hiring Bonuses at State Hospitals
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is offering up to $5,000 in hiring bonuses for certain health care positions.
Planned Parenthood Drops Challenge to Lubbock’s abortion ban
The decision, hailed by abortion opponents as a victory, is another indication of how legal protections for abortion have been gutted in Texas.
AG Paxton Sues Google for Deceptively Tracking Users’ Location Without Consent
This most recent Google lawsuit argues that the company misled Texas consumers by continuing to track their personal location even when the user thought he or she had disabled it from doing so.
Stolen Vehicles Used for Human Smuggling
The vehicle became immobilized on top the railroad tracks near the 77-mile marker as the occupants fled from the vehicle.
New Roadway Expansion on Junior Beck Drive
The project will begin in February 2022 and take an estimated 13 months to complete.
Border Patrol Agents Aid Accident Victims
Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technicians provided medical aid to the two occupants until local emergency medical services arrived to take over.
Pipeline Company Walks Back Threat to cut off Gas to Power Plants
The new development ends the immediate threat that up to 400,000 customers could lose power, but the underlying financial dispute between two energy giants stemming from last February's winter storm remains unresolved.
31 Arrests from Five Vehicle Pursuits Within 24-Hours
The vehicle failed to yield and led agents on a vehicle pursuit until it came to a stop in the median of U.S. Highway 77.
Winter Storm Warning Cancelled By National Weather Service
The City of Corpus Christi is closing its Emergency Operations Center.
Free Rides to Area Warming Centers
Individuals interested in traveling to and from a warming center can notify their Bus Operator when boarding to receive fare-free transportation.
Emergency Operations Center to Monitor Severe Winter Weather
No roads have been closed, but Public Works crews are monitoring bridges and overpass locations to add rock to give surfaces traction if needed.
Call Center Extends Hours of Operation
Agents will handle calls for issues, including downed trees in the roadway, neglected animals, broken or frozen City water lines.
City Services Adjusted due to Severe Winter Weather
The City of Corpus Christi will delay openings of some City services and programs on Friday, January 21, 2022.
Online Public Comment Will Now Be Available
To speak during the noon public comment period, persons must sign up before the meeting begins.
Officers Seize over $300K in Cocaine
After physically inspecting the vehicle, officers discovered 15 packages of alleged cocaine weighing 40.30 pounds concealed within the vehicle.