$700 Million Settlement with Google for Anticompetitive Practices
Google signed anticompetitive contracts that created technological barriers to deter consumers from directly downloading apps to their devices.
CBP Seize Over 1,000 lbs. of Methamphetamines
The seizure occurred on Thursday, Dec. 21 at the World Trade Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 2001 Freightliner tractor hauling a utility refrigerated trailer manifesting a commercial shipment of cut flowers for secondary inspection.
Top Stories from 2023
A look back at the top stories that captured readers' attention in 2023 from South Texas Community News.
Teen Cooking Class
Online registration is required and opens at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Operational Changes and Resumption of Rail Operations
“Over the past several weeks, CBP has made a number of operational adjustments in order to maximize our ability to respond, process, and enforce consequences."
Texas Sues Biden Administration for Overreaching Transportation Emissions Rule
The Department of Transportation does not have the statutory authority to institute such a rule, and the mandate violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of December 24
All closures are subject to change due to weather, emergency work, or other circumstances.
NEC Lineworkers Brings Guatemalan Village Electricity
The uncertainties surrounding these obstacles had initially left everyone uncertain if completing the project was even possible, but these linemen persevered and pushed through it, working hours beyond their designated time.
NORAD Call Center is Ready to Track Santa
The 68th installment of NORAD Tracks Santa here will take on a visual blend of military background and holiday cheer as the NTS Call Center takes up residence in Hangar 123.
Wanted by the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office
The Nueces County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help located 27-year-old Jose Luis Rios. If you know how to locate him, please call crime stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.
Texas Flies Over 120 Illegal Immigrants to Chicago
Since last year, Texas has bused over 80,000 illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities across the U.S.
Sergeant Blue Santa Claus Greet Students by Helicopter
Their first stop was at Petronila Elementary School, followed by Bishop Primary School, and Bishop Elementary.
$100K in Unreported Currency at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
It is not a crime to carry more than $10,000, but it is a federal offense not to declare currency or monetary instruments totaling $10,000 or more to a CBP officer upon entry or exit from the U.S.
Texas Schools are Looking Overseas for Help
Public schools got little help from lawmakers this year to address the state’s chronic teacher shortage, so they’ve turned to other creative solutions — like leaning on cultural exchange programs to recruit international teachers.
Major Street Resurfacing Initiative
The Corpus Christi City Council passed a critical motion to significantly enhance the city’s road infrastructure.
$990K of Hard Narcotics Seized
Homeland Security Investigations special agents have initiated a criminal investigation.
Ship Channel Infrastructure Upgrade
The Corpus Christi City Council has motion to award a construction contract for the Ship Channel Waterline and Gas Line Crossing as part of the widening and deepening of Ship Channel.
Increase in Raccoon Sightings at Local Parks
Raccoons are notorious carriers of infectious diseases such as rabies and distemper, which not only put residents at risk but also pose a threat to their pets.
NAS Kingsville Donates Toys to Salvation Army
At Naval Air Station Kingsville, RP2 O’Nisha Simmons prepares to take the first batch of ‘Angel Tree’ gifts to the Salvation Army in Corpus Christi.