Ban on COVID-19 Mandates Heads to Texas Governor
A sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees of private Texas businesses is on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, carrying with it a $50,000 fine for employers who punish workers for refusing the shot.
Federal Judge Orders Immigration Agents to Stop Removing Texas’ Concertina Wire
Judge Alia Moses will hear arguments from Texas and the Biden administration next week to determine whether her temporary order will continue past Nov. 13.
$345 Million Approved for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects
The funding will go towards 83 projects that will improve access while providing safety enhancements and mobility options to schools, jobs, public transit and local destinations.
Manned and Unmanned Aircraft to Share Air Space
The LSUASC is one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) test sites in the United States and was established in the Fall of 2013 as a research center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Joint U.S.-Mexico “Se Busca Información” initiative
People who have information about the targets can confidentially report this information to law enforcement at 800-635-2509 or 915-314-8194.
Green Park Shooting
Officers arrived and found multiple gunshot victims and began providing life-saving measures to each victim.
Bishop Man Arrest Warrant: Indecency with a Child
The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Nigel Gomez, was located at a business and arrested on scene without incident.
Texas House Approves Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates by Private Employers
Violations could bring a $50,000 fine under an amendment adopted Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor said the ban would be the strongest in the nation.
AG Paxton Sues Biden Administration Over Destruction of Texas Border Barrier
Federal agents have developed and implemented a practice of destroying Texas’s concertina wire to encourage, induce, and assist thousands of aliens to illegally cross the Rio Grande and enter Texas.
Corpus Christi Arts Grants
The City of Corpus Christi’s Arts & Cultural Commission announces an open call for 2024 Arts Grants applications.
Laredo Border Patrol Selects Youth of the Month Honorees for October 2023
At the end of the school year, 11 Youth of the Month recipients are considered for the prestigious Border Patrol Youth of the Year award.
4 Children Chosen as Firefighters for the Day
The day began with a thrilling surprise as the young participants were picked up from their home in a fire truck and taken to school.
Texas Sues to Stop Border Patrol Agents from Cutting State’s Razor wire at the Border
According to the lawsuit, filed in the Western District of Texas, Border Patrol agents “not only cut Texas’ concertina wire, but also attach ropes or cables from the back of pickup trucks to ease illegal” migrants’ ability to get onto the U.S. side of the river.
Texas Lawmakers Weigh Spending $1.5 Billion on Border Barriers
The House Appropriations Committee passed House Bill 6 on Monday. If it becomes law, the bill would fund an estimated 50 miles of new barriers at the 1,200-mile Texas-Mexico border.
NEC Awards Over $30,000 to Aid Teachers
The Supply a teacher program by NEC Co-op Energy aims to ease the financial burden on our NEC Co-op Energy member teachers to supply their classrooms by awarding grants from $500 to $2,500.
Hotel Vouchers, Keynote Speaker Highlights End DV Task Force Luncheon
In partnership with the Kingsville Police Department (KPD), the hotel voucher program is used when individuals need to be placed in emergency shelter after domestic violence is suspected.
Analysis of Colony Ridge Issue, Illegal Subdivision in Houston
On Thursday, the House State Affairs Committee held a hearing to discuss the Liberty County subdivision without considering any specific legislation.
Agents Discover 12 Illegal Migrants Inside a Stash House
Twelve undocumented non-citizens were found inside the house and later taken to the Laredo South Station to be processed accordingly.
Annual Butterfly Blitz in Kingsville
The festival is free to the public and the event offers a lively opportunity to see and participate in the Monarch Watch tagging and releasing of farm raised and wild caught Monarch butterflies.
Paxton Defense Attorney to Challenge Texas House
Little filed paperwork for House District 65, currently held by freshman Rep. Kronda Thimesch, R-Lewisville. The filing, made public Wednesday, allows him to start raising money for the office.