Texas Senate Approves Bill That Would End Faculty Tenure
Senate Bill 18 faces an uphill battle at the Texas House, where Speaker Dade Phelan has expressed concerns with completely eliminating the commonplace job protection.
TAMUK Receives USDA Grant
Each of the four years, faculty at Texas A&M-Kingsville will identify five bachelor’s students to participate in meat industry internships.
Weinstein Meats Recalls Raw Ground Beef Burger Products
The problem was discovered after the establishment received multiple consumer complaints reporting consumers found white "rubber-like" material in the ground beef patty products during preparation.
USS Kingsville Will be Christened this Saturday
The Christening Ceremony can be livestreamed beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 22.
18-Wheeler Load of Avocados Overtured on Highway
Upon arrival responding officers located the overturned 18-wheeler and discovered the load of Avocados was lost on the highway and ditch.
EPA Rule may Cripple Economic Development
The letter highlights that the proposed rule and its corresponding compliance costs would likely require the closures of existing manufacturing and industrial facilities, hurting the surrounding communities and leaving workers without jobs.
USDA Invest Over $46M in Sustainable Ag Research
The USDA announced an investment of more than $46 million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program.
CBP Officers Seize $2.1 Million in Cocaine
Upon further examination, including canine, and non-intrusive inspection systems, CBP officers discovered 63 packages containing a total of 163 pounds of cocaine hidden in the floor of the flatbed trailer.
29-year-old Kelvin Hart Dawe may have Multiple Charges Filed after Shooting Attempt
In collaborating with neighboring agencies, Ingleside Police Department believe this may not be the only case involving this suspect.
Historical Ranch Gift Becomes Largest in TAMUK'S History
The ranch and the accompanying monetary gift are the largest in the University’s history, valued at over $30 million.
Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention for Ticks and Lyme Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates products that are used to help prevent, diagnose, and treat this disease.
Seahawk Community Parade
Riviera ISD held a community parade to recognize students who won at the district level and beyond in U.I.L. academics and sports.
Nueces County Tax Office to Move Services Temporarily
Kieschnick expects the demolition and rebuild to take 4-5 weeks. Property Tax Payments will move back upstairs to the third floor upon completion of the project.
Watch: Texas House Committee Debates Firearms Bills
One of these bills would raise the minimum age to 21 years old to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles.
Final Order Against Crypto Firm Nexo Capital, Inc.
The Texas State Securities Board continues to serve as a leader in protecting investors from illegal and fraudulent digital asset securities schedules.
Leader Honored by TWHE Organization
Kathy Pawelek recently received the Emerging Leader Award from the Texas Women in Higher Education organization.
Task Force Thanks Public Safety Dispatchers
Durning National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Kleberg County dispatchers and Kingsville Police Department, received gift basket brought to them by The End Domestic Violence Task Force, which supports local law enforcement and The Purple Door.
Agricultural Equipment Struck Electrical Line Outside Bishop City Limits
The outage is believed to have been caused by agricultural equipment that struck an electrical line outside the city limits.
High Speed Chase ends in Robstown
On Friday, April 14, 2023, a high-speed vehicle pursuit was initiated by Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office on Highway 281 in Alice and ended in Robstown on Highway 77.
Texas Power Plants Could Cost $7 Billion More Than Expected
Lawmakers haven’t decided whether to pay for them through state funds or higher charges to electricity customers.