Narcotics Seized on County Road 18 - Bishop
During the course of the traffic stop Officers identified several inconsistent and potentially deceptive statements made by the occupants in the vehicle, which led to further investigation.
Local Texas Governments Ponder Tax Rate Increases
Local governments in Texas have spent the summer preparing their budgets for next year, wrestling with inflation and a law that prohibits them from raising property tax revenues beyond 3.5% without voter approval.
45 Arrests from Five Failed Smuggling Attempts
RGV Border Patrol agents interdicted five smuggling events over the weekend leading to 45 arrests.
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation hosted a Neighborhood Block Party
The foundation aims to improve the health of the Coastal Bend, through affordable healthcare services, health promotion, wellness education, and disease prevention.
Some of the Most Expensive Coffees in the World Found at Kingsville Coffee Cup
The next round of coffee tasting will take place on October 22 and will feature the finest Latin American coffees.
Fall Armyworms Inundate Pastures and Landscapes
This tiny pest can consume more vegetation overnight than most insects.
First Amendment Protections for Religious Group Facing Illegal Discrimination
The case revolves around the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART), a publicly funded transit system, that refused to allow Young Israel of Tampa to advertise its “Chanukah on Ice” program.
National Science Foundation Gives TAMUK $90K Grant
The project, Investigating the Philosophical Commitments of University Scientists across Disciplines, will look at philosophical views on the nature and practice of science as others in the same scientific discipline.
CCPD Chief Mike Markle Received the Patriot Award
The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.
AmeriCorps CEO Presents Volunteer Service Award
Led by AmeriCorps and managed in partnership with Points of Light, the President’s Volunteer Service Award allows organizations to recognize their most exceptional volunteers based on service over a 12-month period or a lifetime.
Major UTV Accident Near Chapman Ranch Road
Halo flight was dispatched and transported one of the victims to an area hospital. Two others were transported by ground ambulance.
CBP Notes Significant Amount of Immigration Violations
CBP warn of significant amount of immigration law violations throughout South Texas ports of entry and warns of serious legal consequences for criminal violations of immigration law.
Free Medical Clinic Opened in Rural East Texas. Thousands Poured in for Help.
Texas ranks last among states in access to health care and has the highest rate of uninsured people in the country. Two longtime doctors in rural Henderson County created a homegrown safety net to fill the gap.
Construction Contract Awarded to JE Construction Services
The Corpus Christi City Council approved two Bond 2020 street construction contracts of $2.3 and $3.2 million.
20 Arrests After Thwarting Smuggling Attempts
Border Patrol agents disrupted five smuggling events leading to 20 arrests.
Abbott Directs State Police to Focus on Cartels
Abbott directed the Department of Public Safety to boost efforts to collect intelligence on cartels and investigate gangs in Texas that support drug and human smuggling.
Voter Registration Day Highlights Educational Campaign
“VoteReady” is a statewide campaign to educate Texans about ID requirements for voting in Texas, as well as ID requirements for those who are eligible to vote by mail.
Siblings Abandoned at Border
The siblings had their names and contact information of their U.S. contact written with a marker on their t-shirts.
Additional Improvements Are Slated for Bill Witt Park
The new playground will be next to a splash pad and include bongos, a river walk climber, a double swerve slide, and shadow play trees. A spider climber will also be installed.