NAS-Kingsville Hosts Pilot for a Day Program
The Pilot-for-a-Day is a program that gives children who are dealing with significant medical issues the opportunity to experience being a Navy and Marine Corps aviator.
First defendant in Tractor-Trailer Tragedy Pleads Guilty
Fifty-three illegal migrants died in what remains the nation’s deadliest human smuggling event.
Delayed Passage of Farm Bill
The farm bill, which is renewed every five years, funds critical crop insurance and loans to farmers and food to low-income families.
CBP Youth of the Month Program
The Border Patrol Youth of the Month program, in collaboration with community partners, has recognized Laredo's top high school seniors for 37 years.
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.