Upcoming Solar Eclipse
On Saturday, October 14, individuals will have the opportunity to witness the Annular Solar Eclipse, when the moon passes in front of and partially conceals the sun, creating the “Ring of Fire.”
Officer Involved in Shooting
The individual was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Voter Registration Ends on October 10
The last day to register to vote in the November 7 Special Election is October 10.
CBP Officers Seize $253K in Cocaine
Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, “As the old adage says, ‘trust, but verify.’” Narcotics infiltration into our trusted trader programs will absolutely not be tolerated.”
Texas Will Have an $18.6 Billion Surplus
The updated comptroller’s report raises the amount of revenue available to the state over the 2024-25 cycle to $194.6 billion.
Who Will be the Next Speaker of the House?
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, is recruiting his peers to support an exceedingly improbable push to make former President Donald Trump the next speaker of the House.
Dr. Haeyoung Kim Receives Grant to Look at Alzheimer
TAMUK Associate professor Dr. Haeyoung Kim, recently received a grant for over a half million dollars from NIH to avoid age-related neurological disease like Alzheimer’s.
Reality Winner Documentary Film to be Screened at Alamo Drafthouse
The film is about Kingsville native, Reality Winner, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to leaking classified National Security Agency information on Russia's alleged efforts to interfere with the 2016 election.
Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awarded over $22 million in grants to 65 organizations in 29 states to help prepare lawful permanent residents (LPRs) for naturalization.
Crimestoppers Donate Bleeding Control Kits to Area Schools
To date, a total of 987 intermediate bleeding control kits and 23 intermediate training kits have been delivered.
Preventive Care for Women During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
CBP Officers Seize $906K in Cocaine
Field Operations officers seized $906,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action.
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).