Officers Seize $3.6 Million in Methamphetamine
The seizure took place on Sunday, July 17, at the Gateway International Bridge.
RGV Agents Jump into Action
Falfurrias Border Patrol Station agents responded to a 911 emergency call from two lost subjects on a ranch near Encino.
Strengthening Supply Chain Security
CBP signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the customs administration of Uruguay.
Section 8 Rules Will Push Residents out of a North Texas Suburb
Landlords in Texas don’t have to accept renters who receive federal housing assistance.
Corpus Christi - Stage 1 Water Restrictions to Begin
During Stage 1 Water Restrictions, watering with an irrigation system or sprinklers is allowed once a week on residents’ trash day. On that day, no watering is permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Over $300K in Cocaine Seized
Officers extracted 20 packages weighing 47.53 pounds (21.56 kg) of alleged cocaine concealed within the vehicle.
Multiple Firearms Seized
Border Patrol Station agents interdicted a firearm smuggling attempt near Falcon Dam.
Secretary Scott Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting of 2022
During the Committee meeting, Secretary Scott received an update on several key TxDOT activities relating to cross-border trade with Mexico.
City Council Approves Projects for $125 Million Bond 2022 Program
The 32 projects recommended to be considered by voters include $92.5 million in street reconstruction and $20 million in park improvements.
Illegal Migrant with Snake Bite Rescued
Border Patrol agents rescued a Guatemalan citizen snakebite victim near Falfurrias.
Watch Your Car Month
The proclamation notes that Texans experience nearly two billion dollars in losses every year due to motor vehicle crime.
Corpus Christi Police Officers Receive Life Saving Awards
Chief of Police Mike Markle awarded 7 life saving awards and 2 Certificates of Merit.
$150m for Statewide Transit
Rural Economic Assistance League (REAL), which serves nine counties in the Coastal Bend area of South Texas, will build a multimodal transit facility after doubling its service area over the past several years.
Illegal Shooting at the Aransas Pass Flats
Aransas Pass Police Officers were sent to the area of Harbor Island Road for illegal shooting.
988, The New Mental Health Crisis Hotline
The current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will still remain available by calling 1-800-273-8255, but experts say the new three-digit code will be easier to remember during mental health emergencies.
“Systemic failures” in Uvalde shooting
In total, 376 law enforcement officers descended upon the school, according to the most extensive account of the shooting to date.
2022 Color the Way for CASA 5K
On July 16, Brush Country CASA hosted their annual Color the Way 5K fun run.
Paxton Sues Biden Admin Over Its Efforts to Force Abortions in Texas
Paxton filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding their use of the EMTALA to require hospitals to perform abortions.
Three Illegal Migrants Rescued From The Rio Grande
MCS Riverine agents rescued two Mexican nationals and an El Salvadoran national from possible drowning in the Rio Grande.