Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Helps Secure Swift Conviction
Osemwengie played a supporting role as part of a larger home health conspiracy that resulted in $17.7 million in fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid billings.
Funding Supports 2,000 New AmeriCorps Members
After successfully completing one year of service, AmeriCorps members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award toward tuition at eligible schools or at specific GI Bill-approved educational programs for veterans or student loan repayment.
Gang Member Apprehended
Juan Martin Ruiz-Fuentes, was identified as a Sureno 13 gang member. Ruiz-Fuentes has an extensive criminal history that includes prior felony convictions for Burglary, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and several immigration violations.
TCEQ to Focus Enforcement and Increase Penalties on Repeat Violators
Environmental advocates say the effort was too “modest” in its reach.
Ron DeSantis was Prepared to Send National Guard to Texas Border
Although border encounters have fallen since Title 42 ended Thursday, Texas’ top Republican asks for “all available law enforcement personnel and resources.”
US Marshal Services Looking for Wanted Fugitive
Rios is described as 28-year-old male, who is 6’00 “Ft tall and weighs approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Robbery Suspects Apprehended in Driscoll
The suspects had left Alice and headed eastbound on FM 665.
Annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony
The ceremony is a tribute to all Peace Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, specifically recognizing those officers from the Coastal Bend who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community.
Paxton and Normangee ISD Announce Settlement
Attorney General Paxton and Normangee Independent School District (“Normangee ISD”) announced a settlement with UBS in the amount of $850,000.
Track and Field State Competiton 2023
This past week, The University of Texas at Austin hosted the State Track and Field meet for area high schools.
Effort to Allow Casinos Falls short in Texas House
Facing a rigid deadline, gaming supporters were unable to get the supermajority support needed to move the legislation forward.
Paxton Announces $8 Million Settlement with Google
Attorney General Paxton announced an $8 million settlement with Google for its deceptive advertisements that promoted the Google Pixel 4 smartphone.
Water Well Screening Offered to Residents
Private water wells should be screened annually to determine if testing is required as well as remediation.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of May 14
Work zone safety is a priority. Motorists are advised to slow down, follow posted speed limits, pay attention, watch out for workers, obey signs and flaggers, and allow additional travel time for delays.
OQ Chemicals Bishop, LLC Pledges Support for Vital Coastal Bend Programs
Project R.E.A.C.H. provides rural communities programming with the intent of reducing the rates of opioid misuse and overdose deaths.
Statement from CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Troy Miller issued the following statement. Click the link for more information.
In the Final Hours of Title 42, Illegal Migrants Line up along Border Cities
Long lines formed again next to the border wall in El Paso — a scene repeated in other parts of the southern border — as migrants anticipated the end of a policy that has allowed immigration agents to quickly expel them.
Sports Betting Efforts Find Support in Texas House
Both proposals require amending the Texas Constitution, and gaming advocates need to find more House support before they can advance to a difficult arena in the Senate.
TAMUK to Partner with Kingsville and Santa Gertrudis ISD
The program aims to address learning loss and mental health challenges in K-12 populations.
CCPD Needs Your Help Identifying Aggravated Robbery Suspect
On arrival, officers located a gunshot victim lying in the street and immediately provided medical aid to the victim until medics arrived.