Mosquito Spraying Schedule Week of September 6
The City of Corpus Christi is proactively preparing for an increase in the mosquito population and has initiated a mosquito spraying schedule for this week.
Smugglers Continue to Endanger Illegal Migrants
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents made 24 arrests from three illegal migrant smuggling events.
Multistate Settlement with JUUL for Deceptive Marketing
The multistate investigation revealed that JUUL became a dominant player in the vaping industry by willfully engaging in an advertising campaign that appealed to youth, even though its e-cigarettes are both illegal for them to purchase and unhealthy for youth to use.
EPA Reverses Course, Rejects Permit for Oil Exporting from Corpus Christi
Previously, the EPA exempted a proposed oil export terminal off the Texas coast from air pollution requirements. This week it rejected the permit because of pollution concerns.
‘Se Busca Información’ Campaign Targets Human Smugglers
Launched in 2016 as a joint effort between the U.S. Border Patrol and the Government of Mexico, “Se Busca Información” identifies individuals associated with transnational criminal organizations wanted for crimes associated with human and drug smuggling on both sides of the border.
School Districts Encourage Students, Staff to wear Maroon for Uvalde
Area schools have been asked to show support and wear maroon to school this morning.
A Grief-Stricken Community Prepares to Send its Children Back to School
Today, students in Uvalde return to classrooms for the first day of school, just 15 weeks after the deadliest school shooting in Texas history.
Controlled Releases of Water for Dam Safety are Possible
With Lake Corpus Christi approaching capacity and rain in the forecast, controlled water releases from Lake Corpus Christi through Wesley Seale Dam may be necessary in the coming days.
AmeriCorps Names New Government Relations Director
Prior to joining AmeriCorps, Mason-Elder served as a senior policy analyst at Civic Enterprises, a social enterprise firm, where she worked on national service, civic engagement and education policy.
Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip
Hiking and camping are perfect Labor Day weekend activities, and there’s something special about enjoying a meal while admiring nature.
Nine Drown While Crossing Rio Grande
On Saturday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that nine illegal migrants had died while trying to cross the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass.
Corpus Christi Capital Murder Suspect Arrested
The preliminary information revealed that the suspect, who was described as a 23-year-old male, came into the business with a weapon in an attempt to commit a robbery.
New Food Pantry at BCISD
On Friday, BCISD opened their food pantry to the BCISD community.
7 Game Rooms Raided in Bishop
The 10-month investigation into the game rooms revealed that the city of Bishop did not give out operating permits and that cash was being used as a payout.
CBP Officers Seize $7.6 Million in Cocaine
“Within a four-day span, our frontline CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry seized a total of three significant loads of cocaine in the cargo environment; more than $19 million in cocaine in three separate interceptions,” said Port Director Alberto Flores.
History Buffs Wanted
The City of Corpus Christi and the Development Services Department are looking for eager residents who love history and want to preserve it for generations.
Abbott, O’Rourke Agree to Debate Sept. 30 in Edinburg
Abbott has indicated this is the only one he is willing to do before the November election.
WIC Will Continue Covering Costs of Alternate Formulas
Under this flexibility, the USDA is covering the added cost of non-contract formula to allow WIC participants to purchase alternate sizes, forms, or brands of infant formula.
Over 60 Shopping Carts Found in Neighborhood
While working in this area, contact was made with a male and female pushing a shopping cart. The female was charged with theft and the male was arrested on an outstanding Warrant out of Nueces County.
Lawmakers Try to Outmaneuver Efforts “In God We Trust” Law
After protesters solicited donations to distribute posters to schools across the state in Arabic, state Sen. Bryan Hughes sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency clarifying his legislation requiring schools to display signs with the national motto.