Officers Seize Over $1 Million in Cocaine
The narcotics had a combined street value of $1,004,061.
Upward Bound Helps Military Veterans
The program will serve veterans in six Texas counties: Kleberg, Duval, Jim Wells, Brooks, Willacy and Hidalgo.
Brazosport ISD Might Become a Model for Texas Schools
The district’s apprenticeship program lets aspiring teachers earn a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification at no cost. In return, participants must work at the district for at least three years.
This Summer Could be Texas’ Most Extreme Heat Event
June was only the 16th-warmest on record in Texas, but a mid-month heatwave brought an unusually high number of 100-degree days.
BP Agents Provide Vital Medical Response
The agents approached the vehicle, found the driver and passenger injured from the collision and provided first aid medical treatment pending arrival of local emergency services.
Tentative Labor Agreement with Police Union
The City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association (CCPOA) have tentatively agreed on a new contract.
CBP Officers Seize Currency, Cocaine and Methamphetamine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers intercepted $164,934 in unreported currency, a combined 39.2 pounds of cocaine and 9.25 pounds of methamphetamine on four separate failed smuggling attempts.
Mexico Files Complaint Over Floating Barriers
The Mexican government plans to send an inspection team to see if Texas’ buoys have crossed into Mexico’s side of the border.
Mutal Aid in San Patricio County
A large fire involving cotton bails and dozens of large crates of hand sanitizer.
Suspicious Child Death Investigation in Bishop
Upon arrival, Officers entered the residence and discovered a 2-year-old child unconscious and not breathing.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Apprehends Gang Member
Hernandez has an extensive criminal history that includes felony convictions for Violent Crime/Drugs/Machine Gun and Interference with Commerce by Threat or Violence and several immigration violations.
Funding to Build a Massive Gas Terminal at the Port of Brownsville
The 750-acre facility will export Texas natural gas to other countries.
School Safety Laws Seek to Add Armed Guards
Some requirements may be challenging for public schools to implement by the upcoming school year.
El Paso CBP Officers Seize Cocaine and Marijuana
Physical inspection of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of multiple bundles throughout the vehicle containing a total of 108 pounds of marijuana.
Texas Utility Help Program Accepting Applications
Texas Utility Help is available to qualified homeowners and renters with low incomes.
Volunteer Honored with President’s Volunteer Service Award
Tranae Phillips has dedicated more than 3,600 hours to serving her community.
Laredo Sector BP Apprehends Gang Member
Sanchez-Garcia also had an extensive immigration and criminal history that included several felony convictions.
Butterfly and Birding Center Could Open in Kingsville
On Monday, July 10, Kingsville City Commissioners voted unanimously to create an interactive butterfly and birding center targeted towards children.