Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Senior Staff Promotions
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced several promotions among his senior staff.
Corpus Christi Pet Ordinance Effective on October 1
Failure to obtain proper permits and comply with city regulations will result in fines for the pet owner.
CBP Officers Apprehend Man Sought on Homicide Charge
CBP officers believed the man may be making a false claim of U.S. citizenship and escorted him to the secondary exam area for further processing.
Federal Judge Throws Out Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit Against Texas A&M
The judge tossed the suit after the university argued a new state law that will go into effect in January, Senate Bill 17, already prohibits preferential treatment in hiring at public universities.
Texas’ Open Records Law Routinely Denied
At the annual conference of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, lawmakers described how government officials fail to meet transparency requirements.
900,000 Texans Have Lost Medicaid and SNAP Benefits
While some individuals have become ineligible because their incomes increased or they were children who aged out of the program, a majority — more than 600,000 — have been disenrolled in Texas because of procedural errors.
CBP Officers Seize Over $1 Million in Cocaine
Rio Grande City Port of Entry cargo operations recently seized more than 80 pounds of cocaine in a single enforcement action.
Leopard Street SH 286 Overpass Open
On Friday, September 29, 2023, Leopard Street will permanently open with a new bridge providing a safe crossing for motorists and pedestrians over SH 286 (Crosstown Expressway).
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.