President’s Volunteer Service Awards
Military veterans make up a significant pool of AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, with nearly 15,000 veterans continuing their service to the country nationwide.
Sinton Police Department's K9 Rex Assists in Traffic Stop
During the course of a traffic stop the presence of narcotics was detected by K9 Rex, yielding 11.9 ounces of a crystalline substance Methamphetamine and $3,093 in currency.
Man Who Killed 23 at El Paso Walmart Hears from Victims’ Families
Relatives of those killed nearly four years ago are telling the gunman how he upended their lives during his sentencing.
New Loan Repayment Plan Could Bring Savings to Student Debts
Advocates for lowering student loan debt say the federal SAVE plan, an updated loan repayment program, could save Texans and other borrowers a lot of money in interest.
Human Smuggling Attempt Using Hay Bales
Hebbronville BP intercepted a human smuggling attempt utilizing a trailer pulling hay bales.
Lady Brahma Athlete Competed in Outdoor National Track Meet
Lady Brahma Athlete JB Kazanjian recently competed at the New Balance Outdoor National Track Meet at University of Pennsylvania.
Alice PD Need Help in Identifying Subject Breaking into Vehicles
The male subject is also suspected to be involved in other burglaries in the area.
Paxton Will not Testify at Impeachment Trial
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify, but members of his defense team say they will fight those efforts.
Infant Girl Among Four Found Dead in Rio Grande
All four of the deceased were found within 48 hours in the Rio Grande, a common but dangerous crossing point into the United States from Mexico.
Medicaid Unit Helps Take Down $6.9 Million Fraud Scheme
The defendants are charged with defrauding the Medicaid program through illicit practices committed through the Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston.
Agents Arrest Convicted Child Sex Offender
Record checks revealed Chacon-Arriaga was convicted of statutory rape and possession of child pornography in Missouri in 2022.
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.