Texas AG Office Reaches $168 Million Settlement with Walmart
The agreement will resolve claims by the State of Texas and its Political Subdivisions against Walmart for the company’s practices that exacerbated the opioid epidemic in the state of Texas and across the nation.
Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation to Host Job Fair
The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department will host a job fair on Saturday, July 22.
CBP Remind Public of Reporting Requirements
Unless exempt by diplomatic status, all persons entering the United States, including U.S. citizens, are subject to examination and search by CBP officers.
State Investigating Claim That DPS Pushed Illegal Migrants into the Rio Grande
A state trooper’s claims that officers at the border in Eagle Pass pushed illegal migrants back into the Rio Grande.
Enforcement Operation with FTC to Tackle Illegal Spam Calls
The OAG also shut down a massive Texas-based robocall operation in March 2023.
TxDOT Partnering with Law Enforcement to Urge Drivers to Slow Down
Drivers continue to choose to go too fast on Texas roads, making speed the number one contributing factor in traffic crashes.
Prisoners’ Relatives Plead for Help for Texas Prisons
Several lawmakers supported a call for Gov. Greg Abbott to bring lawmakers back immediately to approve air conditioning for prisons, which the Legislature declined to do during its regular session.
Structure Fire Forced Nearby Day Care to Evacuate
NAS Corpus Christi Fire & Emergency Services crews responded to a structure fire just off base with Corpus Christi Fire Department and ESD#2 yesterday, July 18, 2023.
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.