City Releases Plan for Yorktown Mud Bridge
On Monday, December 12, the City initiated an emergency closure of the Yorktown Mud Bridge.
CBP Launch Aerostat over SPI
This is the second deployment of an aerostat at South Padre Island, and past deployments have enhanced CBP’s border security.
Removal of Stranded Barge at Packery Channel
Wednesday, December 14, Bullard Marine Solutions will begin salvage operations on the partially sunken construction barge stranded since September near the Packery Channel jetty on the Island.
Holiday Collection Drives in Full Swing at all City Public Libraries
The City’s public libraries are drop-off locations for the following local holiday drives.
Bishop PD Operation Blue Santa
Bishop Police Department Sgt. S. Claus aka Blue Santa, arrived in Bishop by helicopter (Rudolph 1).
Pigeon and Rabbit Shelter Fire
On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at approximately 6:57am Nueces County Constables Pct. 3 and NCESD 3 responded to a fire at 4990 Cr 6.
Bullock Museum Acquires Bobbie Nelson's Grand Piano
Nelson (1931 - 2022) was a life-long musician whose talent has been credited with elevating her younger brother, Willie Nelson's, numerous hits.
$10M to Support Community Food Projects
The program provides communities a voice in food system decisions and supports local food markets to fully benefit the community, increase food and nutrition security and stimulate local economies.
Cocaine Seizure had Candy Wrapping
Agents discovered 73 grams of cocaine in the vehicle, some of which was concealed in candy wrappers.
Brush Country Basketball Roundup Scores
The Bishop Lady Badgers basketball team are proving that once again they can hold their own by competing at the 4A level.
Illegal Migrants are Sleeping on the Streets in El Paso
The city is struggling to handle a sudden influx of illegal migrants that has overwhelmed local resources.
Texas Asks for More Time to Improve Broadband Access
Local officials, echoing Glenn Hegar, say the current maps are flawed and the process to lodge complaints is cumbersome.
$3.6 Million in Cocaine at World Trade Bridge
“Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain a robust enforcement posture and seized two significant loads of cocaine in the cargo environment,” said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
A Portion of Jetty Walkway Access Is to Be Restricted for Public Safety
Due to strong currents and high water associated with Hurricane Ian, the barge shifted to the south side of the southern jetty of Packery Channel and became stranded.
Westside Area Development Plan
The planning team created guides for revitalization, culture, health and safety. They also developed several policy initiatives to help achieve their goals over the next 20 years.
Paxton Sue to Defend Religiously Affiliated Adoption Agencies
AG Paxton filed a lawsuit defending faith-based groups and the State of Texas from being forced to adopt political views that violate religious liberty.
UT Head Basketball Coach Suspended
Beard, 49, was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly strangling his fiancé after Austin police responded to a 911 call at a home in Tarrytown.
Paxton Support Parents Defending Education
Paxton has joined a Montana-led amicus brief in the St. Louis-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit pushing back against woke school administrators who are encouraging students to “transition” without their parents’ knowledge or consent.
Kaufer Cheerleaders Represents School at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii
The purpose of the parade is to honor and pay respect to the Pearl Harbor survivors, our veterans, active-duty military and their families.