Water Conservation Education Program
This program is part of Corpus Christi Water’s Conservation 365 initiative to educate the public about water conservation 365 days a year.
Port of Entry Increased Holiday Traffic
The Laredo Port of Entry will implement a variety of effective measures to facilitate a smooth, orderly traffic flow, including electronic tourist permits, and a satellite, off-site I-94 processing facility.
Travis Scott won’t be Indicted for Astroworld Concert Tragedy
A Houston grand jury decided Thursday not to indict rap star Travis Scott for the deaths of 10 people at the 2021 Astroworld Festival when fans collapsed in a massive crowd.
Planned Street Closures for Fireworks Celebration
Shoreline Boulevard between Power Street to Coopers Alley will be closed to create a mile-long pedestrian-friendly zone where families can use the blocked-off area to view the fireworks.
Fireworks Safety
The phone number to report the illegal discharge of fireworks is 361-886-COPS (2677). Do not call 911 for fireworks complaints.
Third-Party Candidates may Have an Easier Time Getting on the Ballot in Texas
“Texas first adopted that procedure in 1905, and defendants admitted that it has not been significantly updated or improved in the 118 years since,” Pitman said in his order.
DPS Must Release Documents Related to Uvalde Shooting
The state police agency had been withholding nearly all of its records on law enforcement’s botched response to Texas’ deadliest school shooting. DPS will have an opportunity to redact the files before they are released.
Two Stash Houses Shut Down
After entering each home, Border Patrol agents discovered multiple people being illegally harbored.
Texas Laws to Limit Number of Kids in Foster Care
Legislators also passed bills that will provide foster kids with backpacks and those aging out of the system with help setting up bank accounts.
TAMUK received a five-year extension on their accreditation by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
JFK Causeway Bridge Set to Reopen Early
TxDOT announced that all lanes of the JFK Causeway Bridge are scheduled to reopen by noon on Thursday, June 29.
State Seldom Acknowledges Heat as a Cause of Death in Texas Prisons
Since a heat wave gripped Texas, at least nine inmates, including two men in their 30s, have died of heart attacks or unknown causes in prisons lacking air conditioning.
IT Online Master's Ranked 10th in Nation by OnlineU
Texas A&M University-Kingsville has been ranked 10th most affordable in the nation by OnlineU.
Human Smuggling Attempt Using Portable Barn
Hebbronville Border Patrol agents encountered a pickup truck hauling a portable barn on top of a flatbed trailer when it approached the primary inspection lane of the FM1017 Border Patrol checkpoint.
Increased Number of Raccoons Could Pose a Health Risk
An increased number of raccoons could pose a threat to residents and pets as they can carry infectious diseases like rabies and distemper.
Over 500 Buses Sent to Sanctuary Cities
Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to over 384,000 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 29,000 criminal arrests.
F150 and Tractor Crash Outside of Bishop
Both vehicles were traveling southbound on FM 666 when the driver of the F150 rear ended the tractor.
Ron DeSantis Unveils Immigration Platform
The Florida governor calls for deputizing local law enforcement to police the border and deport migrants, saying his plan is “more aggressive” than the former president’s proposals.
Demand for Skilled Workers Rises in Texas
Many Texas residents can opt for a variety of different educational programs that are shorter, more appropriate to their needs and often cost less than a bachelor’s degree.
Kingsville Police Officer Cadets Graduated from Del Mar Regional Police Academy
Kingsville Police Department Police Officer Cadets graduated Friday night, June 23, 2023 from the Del Mar Regional Police Academy.