Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Sends Two Nurses to Prison
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured a prison sentence for two Houston nurses who were paying kickbacks to marketers, patients, and a physician.
CBP Officers Seize $1.6 Million in Cocaine
The 2004 Motor Coach Industries Limited bus was referred for a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination, resulting in the discovery of 120.90 pounds of alleged cocaine within the bus.
Corpus Christi Approves a 10-Million Gallon Water Storage Facility
Corpus Christi City Council approved the construction of a new 10-million-gallon storage unit for treated water.
Paxton Sues Internet Company that Takes Advantage of Rural Customers
The lawsuit alleges violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act by Jessica Garza, her husband Homero “Josh” or “Jayden” Garza, and GEV IO, LLC d/b/a Nomad Internet, which perpetrated a $75 million deceptive scheme from their home in New Braunfels.
Four New Medic Units Put into Service
CCFD has put into service four medic units to respond to emergency calls throughout the city.
17-Year Prison Sentence for Fraudster Pharmacist
Anthony Obute, the owner and pharmacist in charge of Keystone Pharmacy in Houston, conspired in an opioid drug diversion scheme with Dr. Shivarajpur Ravi, who operated a pain management clinic.
Inclusion Revolution Softball
The Inclusion Revolution softball team play a scrimmage against the Academy Lions Softball team.
Corpus Christi Launches CommuniTree
The City of Corpus Christi announced a new initiative to plant hundreds of trees across the city.
Flint Hills Update on Crude Oil Release
Flint Hills Resources retained a third-party consultant to perform an investigation into the cause of a December crude oil release in Ingleside, Texas. That investigation is now complete.
Texas A&M University Raise “serious concerns” with President Kathy Banks
A poll conducted by the Council of Principal Investigators, an elected group of faculty who help oversee research activity at the school, found respondents distrust the president’s decision making since she took the helm nearly two years ago.
PD Diver Recovers Body
Police arrived at the location and confirmed the shoes were attached to a body.
Harbor Bridge Crane Fire
The City of Corpus Christi is working alongside several agencies to determine the cause of a construction crane catching fire Saturday night.
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.