Girls Basketball Playoff Schedule
Class 4A Region 3 & 4 Girls Basketball playoffs schedule.
South Packery Channel Jetty and Beach Restricted
The recovery operation will impact access to a portion of the South Packery Channel jetty walkway and beach area.
Texas AG sues Biden Over Federal Spending Package
The attorney general argued the House unconstitutionally passed its federal spending bill because not enough members were physically present to vote. Both Republicans and Democrats voted by proxy throughout the pandemic.
Stolen Vehicles Found
During the weekend, deputies with Constable Oscar Mendoza Pct.5 arrested two individuals, recovered two stolen vehicles and seized a handgun and a small amount of marijuana during a traffic stop.
Austin’s City Manager Fired
Spencer Cronk, who headed the city since 2018, fell out of favor with council members after communication failures that mirrored problems from the 2021 winter storm.
Increase of Scammers Targeting Lone Star Cards
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving an increase in reports of scams targeting clients who use Lone Star Cards.
Medicaid Fraud Unit Helps Lead to Arrest of Nine Individuals
Nine individuals have been arrested in Houston for the unlawful distribution of 1.5 million opioid pills and other controlled substances.
BHS Varsity Tennis Attends First Tournament of the Season
The BHS Varsity tennis team traveled to McAllen for their first Tournament of the 2023 season.
Bishop Host JV Tennis Tournament
Bishop hosted a JV tennis tennis tournament on Friday February 10th.
FBI announces investigations into deaths at Harris County Jail
Since Jacoby Pillow’s death last month, at least three others have died at Harris County Jail.
Small Towns Struggle to Find Workers
A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire for critical positions in public safety and utilities.
Video - Firefighter-Paramedic Deborah Johnson
In 1977, Deborah Johnson became a firefighter-paramedic for the Corpus Christi Fire Department.
New Family and Child Welfare Commissioner Foreshadows Change
Department of Family and Protective Services Commissioner Stephanie Muth told lawmakers Friday the agency will require a different set of skills from its employees as it changes how foster children’s cases are managed.
Business Students Provide Three Ways to use Free Tax Service
Students from the College of Business Administration at Texas A&M University-Kingsville will offer free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
SNAP Benefits Due to Winter Storm
SNAP recipients who have had food lost or destroyed due to the winter storm last week need to apply for replacement food benefits.
CBP Surpasses 1 Billion Flowers Ahead of Valentine’s Day
This marks the fourth straight year that CBP has surpassed 1 billion cut flowers.
NAS Kingsville Annual Force Protection Exercise
Naval Air Station Kingsville participated in an annual force protection exercise during the week of February 6.
Major Traffic Accident in Bishop
A Cadillac was driving Northbound in the Southbound Lane.
Texas Sues Biden on Second Amendment Rights
Braces can reduce recoil, assist people with disabilities, prevent injury, and overall help individuals operate weapons more safely and accurately.