Gov. Greg Abbott Declares Disaster as Wildfires Rage in Several Texas Counties
Wildfires have burned more than 58,000 acres across the state.
Javelinas Win Against Chaparrals on a Historic Afternoon
Javelina head baseball coach Jason Gonzales notched his 400th victory in the program.
Lady Badgers Powerlifting Team Took Several Awards
The Lady Badgers Powerlifting team took several awards at the THSWPA State Meet last week at the American Bank Center.
Precinct Five Constable’s Office Gives Donation to M.D. Anderson
Precinct Five will continue to work with M.D Anderson Cancer Center by promoting awareness during the month of October 2022.
Just Like the J6 Prisoners, Texas Holds Illegal Migrants Without Filing Charges
Months after the problems became apparent, illegal migrants are still being kept in prison in violation of state laws.
Traffic Pattern Scheduled to Change on JFK Bridge
With the majority of Spring Breakers scheduled to return to class next week, a TxDOT contractor will begin work Monday night.
Additional Collection Date Added to CCFD’s Annual Fill the Boot Campaign
CCFD annual Fill the Boot campaign began on Friday, March 18, and will continue Friday, March 25, and concludes on Friday, April 22.
Border Patrol Arrests Multiple Criminal Illegal Migrants and Gang Members
RGV agents arrested two previously convicted sex offenders and two gang members.
SHOOTING AT BEACH
Officers were dispatched to the 11,000 block of Gulf Beach, near Mile Marker 199, for a citizen assist reference a disturbance.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of 3/21
Street closures along the City’s major streets impacting motorists and pedestrians are listed below.
RGV Agents Disrupt Three Smuggling Attempts
RGV agents disrupted three smuggling attempts resulting in seven arrests, and the seizure of more than 101 pounds of marijuana.
Brownsville CBP Agriculture Specialists Intercept First in Nation Pest in Spanish Moss
Agriculture Specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, OFO at the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a rare “First in Nation” pest in Spanish moss used to decorate a Christmas nativity stable.
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
The combination of gusty north winds, very low humidity, very dry grasses and brush, and warm temperatures will allow for any wildfire activity to spread rapidly through late afternoon Friday.
USDA-NIFA Invests Over $13M in Treating Livestock Diseases
A Texas A&M University project on Marek’s Disease in chickens will help reduce the cost of vaccinations for U.S. poultry producers.
RGV Centralized Processing Center Opens After Renovations
U.S. CBP has reopened the Rio Grande Valley CPC in McAllen, Texas after extensive renovations that dramatically improved CBP’s ability to process migrants encountered at the border in a safe, orderly, and humane manner.
Paxton Joins Letter Demanding Biden Administration Halt Head Start Mask Mandate
Texas AG Ken Paxton, along with 22 other states, sent a letter to the Biden Administration demanding that it immediately rescind the Head Start mask mandate.
National Guard troops Dispatched to Texas Ranches
30 Texas National Guard members were ordered to stand watch outside some of the wealthiest private ranches in South Texas including the King Ranch and the Armstrong Ranch.
Security Footage Reveals Visitor Intentionally Jumped into Bay
The City of Corpus Christi is investigating an incident that happened Monday afternoon on Cole Park Pier.
Eagle Pass Agents Recover Body of Missing Child
U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Eagle Pass South Station Marine Unit located a deceased individual in the Rio Grande.
Bishop PD Officers Gifted Defibrillators
ESD-6 EMS Commissioners presented brand new AED to both the Bishop Police Department and Nueces County Precinct 3 Constable Office.