Narcotics Investigators Receive Letters of Commendation
During the investigation, investigators identified ten overdose victims who died because of fentanyl-laced pills and heroin distributed by the Wesevich Drug Trafficking Organization.
Mosquito Spraying Schedule Week of May 1
The City of Corpus Christi is proactively preparing for an increase in the mosquito population and has initiated a mosquito spraying schedule for this week.
Paxton Launches Investigation into Gain-of-Function Research
Paxton is also investigating whether the companies misrepresented the efficacy of their Covid-19 vaccines and the likelihood of transmitting Covid-19 after taking the vaccines in violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Texas AG to Investigate COVID-19 Vaccine Makers
The Texas Attorney General said that pharmaceutical companies may have misrepresented data.
TAMUK Wildlife Society Fishing Tournament
Wildlife Society at Texas A&M University in Kingsville held a fishing tournament and raffle fundraiser.
Multiple Smuggling Attempts Shutdown by Laredo Border Patrol
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped multiple smuggling attempts throughout the week.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of May 1
These closures may be due to construction, special event activity, or maintenance.
3rd Annual Coastal Bend Lineman Rodeo
NEC hosted the 3rd Annual Coastal Bend Lineman Rodeo at the Robstown Headquarters’ Bill Hartman Lineman Training Field.
Alice PD Find Controlled Substances
The search uncovered over 3 ounces of narcotics, a stolen firearm as well as equipment used in the manufacture and delivery of controlled substances.
Mental Health Services in Texas has a Medicaid Issue
Texas wants to expand mental health services, but many mental health providers do not accept Medicaid because of its lower payment rate.
Unaccompanied Child Found
As agents conducted immigration inspections on all members of the group, they noticed that the adults were distancing themselves from a small child.
NEC Awards Scholarships to 14 High School Seniors
NEC awarded $22,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in an effort to support them as they strive to continue their education.
Two Single Car accidents in Bishop
On Thursday April 27, 2023, at approximately 10:15 am, Nueces County Constable Precinct 3 Deputies responded to 2 single vehicle car accidents within 15 minutes of each other.
Border Patrol Officers Seize Fentanyl and Cocaine
Border Patrol intercepted more than an estimated $422,000 worth of fentanyl and cocaine on two separate failed smuggling attempts over the weekend.
Texas Legislature Could Weaken Law Designed to Protect Free Speech
First Amendment advocates are fighting a bill to frivolous lawsuits designed to squash free speech.
Drug House Shut Down in Robstown
Investigators worked to corroborate the claims and were able to develop probable cause for the issuance of a search warrant.
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.