Coastal Bend Day of Giving 2023
Administered by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, it is a community-wide event to show off the Coastal Bend's spirit of giving, raise awareness about local nonprofits.
TAMUK Tied for 6th Place in Social Mobility Among Public Texas Universities
The social mobility designation factors in the number of Pell grant-awarded students a school enrolls and how many of those students then graduate with their degree, looking at six-year graduation rates.
Mexico Agrees to Deport Illegal Migrants
The agreement was announced after shelters in El Paso said they are over capacity.
Former Bishop CISD Teacher Plead Guilty to Sexual Assualt Charges
Pena must complete 200 hours of community service and register as a sex offender.
Eagle Pass CBP Officers Seize Hard Narcotics Worth Over $1M
CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure.
CBP Officers Seize 12 Weapons
Thanks to this significant seizure, the Laredo Field Office has now seized over 1,000 weapons for fiscal year to date 2023.
Javelina Cross Country Invitational
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the Javelina Cross Country Invitational took place in Kingsville.
Kingsville Coach Marco A. Contreras Passed due to Medical Event on TM Football Field
In lieu of admission to tonight’s game, attendees will be asked to make a donation to the family of Coach Contreras.
H.M. King Coach Taken to Hospital Before District Game
This is a developing story, and more information will be posted as it becomes available.
November 7 Constitutional Amendment Election
While there are no runoffs for constitutional amendments, runoffs may be required for some local and special elections.
Services for Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day Sept. 22
TVC Veterans Mental Health Director Blake Harris said veterans' service and sacrifice can result in an increased risk of suicide.
Enrollment Increased at TAMUK
More than 45% of currently enrolled students hail from the 13-county region surrounding the University, a 78% increase over the last two years.
Nueces County Dump Truck Rollover
When authorities arrived on the scene, it was found that a Nueces County Public Works dump truck over corrected on a gravel road.
Human Smuggling Attempts at Checkpoint
Both incidents occurred on Sept. 18, when Border Patrol agents intercepted two human smuggling attempts in separate incidents.
USDA Study on Consumer Kitchen Behavior
The study was produced by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) as part of their efforts to highlight the importance of safe food handling practices.
Supply a Teacher Program
The Supply a teacher program aims to ease the financial burden on NEC Co-op Energy member teachers to supply their classrooms by awarding grants from $500 to $2,500.
The City of Kingsville is Now Accepting Job Applications Online
The City of Kingsville is Now Accepting Job Applications Online.
Warrant for Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Executed
Watson is being held at the Nueces County Jail with no bond on one of the warrants.
Texas A&M System’s Guidance on the State’s DEI Ban
The guidance asks universities in the system to avoid using the acronym DEI on their websites and walk a fine line between organizing events that “support diversity in a general way” but don’t “promote preferential treatment of any particular group.”