Corpus Christi's 2022 Financial Audit Report
The financial position for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ended on September 30, 2022, and remained strong.
Fatal Crash in Aransas Pass
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 3-vehicle crash with several injuries.
Texas House Advances Bill Decriminalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
The bill would take fentanyl test strips off the state’s “drug paraphernalia” list, meaning it would no longer be a crime to carry them.
Federal Judge Suspends FDA Approval of Abortion Pill
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo could potentially upend access to medication abortion nationwide.
State Regulators Stop Fraudulent AI Investment Scheme
The initial scheme recently collapsed, and the respondents are now allegedly perpetrating a Ponzi scheme by raising capital from new investors to cover withdrawals from previous investors.
Fugitive Sought for Child Indecency
“It’s unthinkable, but every year, thousands of children are victimized by crimes involving sexual abuse,” said Port Director Alberto Flores.
Texas Joins Multiple States in $10 Million Settlement
Robinhood neither admits nor denies the findings as set out in the States’ orders.
CBP Officers Seize $372K in Cocaine
A closer examination revealed six packages hidden within the vehicle containing 14 pounds of cocaine also hidden within Easter boxes in the vehicle.
HHSC Resumes Medicaid Eligibility
Federal guidance requires states to conduct a renewal determination for all Medicaid recipients over a 12-month period, and HHSC anticipates it will complete this process by May 2024.
Army Allowed Soldiers to Leave Military Rather Than Face Trial
Now, soldiers leave the Army with a negative discharge, avoiding possible federal conviction and with little record of the allegations against them.
TAMUK Newspaper Wins a Record 39 Awards at TIPA
The South Texan, a student newspaper at TAMUK, recently brought home a record 39 awards at the annual TIPA competition.
Concealed Carry Improvement Act
The amicus brief filed in Hardaway and Boyd’s case highlights that there is effectively no historical basis for a ban on the possession of firearms in places of worship.
Easter Travel Tips
CBP agriculture specialists continue to fulfill CBP’s agriculture mission by excluding harmful pests and diseases from becoming established in the U.S.
Border Patrol Arrests Gang Member
Duarte-Cazares has an extensive criminal history that includes prior felony convictions for Aggravated Assault with a Weapon, Robbery, and several immigration violations.
Texas has the Fifth-Highest Percentage of Lead Water Pipes
The EPA estimates that 7% of water lines in Texas are lead based.
Lawsuits to Shut Down Illicit Massage Businesses
An estimated 9,000 illicit massage businesses currently operate in the United States, 700 of which are believed to be in Texas.
Foundation Awards $1.4 Million Grant
As part of their larger 2023 gifting commitment, HGLF is awarding $8.8 million total in partnership with five Texas institutions.
Car Crashes into Mr. Jaime's Restaurant
At around 7:15 am this morning, a woman drove her vehicle into Mr.Jaime's restaurant.
Paxton Seeks Injunction to Stop $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill
Because the $1.7 trillion bill did not lawfully pass in the House of Representatives, it was unlawful for Joe Biden to sign the bill and, following the signing, for his Administration to implement it as law.
City Initiative Supports Water Conservation
Corpus Christi Water is again selling rain barrels to encourage water conservation.