$1.4 Million Settlement with TotalEnergies Over Unlawful Pollution
The Port Arthur refinery violated the Texas Clean Air Act while emitting unauthorized pollutants.
A Bill Banning Texas Professors Seeking Tenure Could be a Turning Point
While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.
Texas Leads the way in Stopping AI Investment Scam
The respondents are also touting the profitability of TruthGPT Coin – even claiming that TruthGPT Coin will increase in value by as much as 10,000 times.
Warrant in Bishop Leads to Arrest of Owner and Manager at Cloud Z
The owner of the business, identified as Ramandeep “Raman” Soodan, and the manager, identified as Jennifer Carabajal, were taken into custody without incident and later transported to the Nueces County Jail.
Thieves Break into Historic VFW Post Across from AP Police Department
Thieves broke into the historic VFW post and stole their computer equipment, causing an estimated $2,000 to $3,000 in repairs and stolen assets.
Kingsville Spraying for Mosquitoes
Mosquito spraying will take place ‪from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Border Patrol Host Dangers of Crossing the Border Illegally
A border safety media event highlighted the dangers illegal migrants face when entrusting themselves to transnational criminal organizations to smuggle them across the border.
Law Enforcement Announce Capture of Man Suspected of Killing 5 Neighbors
Officials did not specify the location of his arrest on Tuesday night, but they said the suspect was being held at the Montgomery County jail where he was initially taken.
Bishop City Ordinance of Golf Carts and UTV
The Bishop City Council recently passed a city ordinance related to the use and operation of Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles on public roadways within the city limits of Bishop.
2 Men Captured After Fleeing from Law Enforcement in Robstown
Deputies with Constable Oscar Mendoza arrested twenty-eight-year-old Avery Lambert from Annavile and thirty-seven-year-old David Medina Jr.
60-Month Prison Sentence for Home Health Care Fraudster
his was done despite the fact that the individuals did not qualify for the services, or even receive services at all in some cases.
Falfurrias BP Stop Major Human Smuggling Attempt
Falfurrias Border Patrol agents interdicted the driver of a commercial vehicle attempting to smuggle 45 people on Monday morning.
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.