Safety Zone Lifted
Just before midnight, on Friday, June 9, a 26 by 15-foot small workboat sunk and was completely underwater in Corpus Christi Bay ship channel.
Buoys Deployed to Deter Rio Grande Crossings
The governor revealed plans for a floating river barrier at a Capitol signing ceremony for six new laws related to border security. The first 1,000-foot section will be set up near Eagle Pass.
Border Patrol Apprehends a Felonious Gang Member
Vasquez-Flores has an extensive criminal history that includes convictions for assault and several immigration violations.
Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially started June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, the six-month period when most activity in the tropics generally occurs. Here are the common things typically overlooked or misunderstood during hurricane season.
Police Need Help Identifying Theft Suspect
If you have any information about this crime or the suspect, please call our Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840.
Grand Opening of $200 Million Rusk State Hospital
The new two-story administration building is 18,900 square feet and accommodates the administration department and IT staff.
Senate Won’t Budge on Property Tax Relief
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Senate won’t accept a property tax relief bill the lower chamber left behind before adjourning for the special session. A bill targeting migrant smuggling also appears imperiled.
Hurricane Preparedness Distributions Scheduled for June 10 and 17
The Corpus Christi Public Works Department will partner with Naval Air Station Corpus Christi military volunteers to offer free pre-filled sandbags to residents in preparation for the 2023 hurricane season.
Become a 9-1-1 Dispatcher
A dispatcher serves the entire county, not only law enforcement, but fire and medical emergency services.
Background Check Loophole Closed
Legislators passed a bill that requires courts to report certain involuntary mental health hospitalizations to the federal gun background check system.
Criminal Charges Filed Over Transport of Illegal Migrants to Massachusetts
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office didn’t say who it has accused of unlawful restraint in connection with last year’s flight to Martha’s Vineyard paid for by Florida.
USDA Kicks Off Agribusiness Trade Mission to Japan
The USDA launched an agribusiness trade mission to Japan.
Border Patrol Agents Halt Narcotic Smuggling
On June 4, Border Patrol agents while working their assigned duties received information of possible narcotics smuggling in the brush south of Zapata.
Construction Expected to Last One Day
Traffic in all directions approaching the intersection will be reduced to one lane and instructed to turn right at the intersection.
Sinton Meth and Cocaine Traffickers Sent to Prison
Nearly a dozen criminals have now been brought to justice for their respective roles in narcotics trafficking on local streets, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Emily Zalkovsky Named HHSC Medicaid Director
Zalkovsky, who has 18 years of experience in health and human services policy and operations, currently serves as the deputy state Medicaid director.
AMO Partners Seize 52 Tons of Drugs
AMO has P-3 NASO Centers located in Jacksonville, Fla and Corpus Christi, Texas.
Abbott signs Legislation Barring Minors from Getting Puberty Blockers
"Children in Texas are officially protected from harmful, experimental medical and surgical treatments for gender dysphoria," Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress, the author of SB 14's companion bill in the House, said in a statement on Twitter.
Juvenile Male Taken into Custody for City's Latest Homicide
Through their investigation, Homicide Investigators quickly identified a suspect and were able to determine that the parties were known to each other.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of June 5
These closures may be due to construction, special event activity, or maintenance. All closures are subject to change due to weather, emergency work, or other circumstances.