$1.2 Million in Methamphetamine at Laredo Port of Entry
The seizure occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, when a CBP officer assigned to bus operations referred a 62-year-old male Mexican citizen, who was aboard a commercial bus for secondary inspection.
Arrest Made for Manslaughter and 2 Counts of Aggravated Assault
On January 8, 2024, Michael Forsberg (25) of Rockport was arrested for two counts of Manslaughter and two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (vehicle).
Precinct 5 Deputies assist U.S. Marshals Task Force
Precinct 5 Deputies assisted the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force and the Robstown Police Department in locating several wanted felons in the area.
Council Passes Ordinance to Create Sixth Tax Reinvestment Zone
The planned development will be comprised of 210 townhomes, 1,350 multi-family units, a 120-room hotel, 91,000 square feet of commercial space, and public spaces built around lakes, ponds, and water features.
Felony Warrants for Sex-Related Offenses
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers successfully apprehended two men wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses in two separate incidents.
Cervical Health Awareness Month 2024
Cervical cancer is the third-leading cancer diagnosis for women ages 20-39 and fifth-leading for women ages 40-49.
Threats Made to Local CCISD Middle School
Corpus Christi Independent School District’s Police Department has arrested a 12-year-old juvenile female for terroristic threats.
Supreme Court to Review President Trump’s Ballot Eligibility
The amicus outlines how the Colorado Supreme Court erred in a ruling that Colorado citizens may not cast their votes for President Trump.
USDA Announces Market Development Program Investments
FAS will provide $174.3 million for fiscal year 2024 to 68 nonprofit organizations and cooperatives.
Houston Still Hasn’t Allocated $200 Million in Relief from Hurricane Harvey
Both the state and the city of Houston say they want to work together to help pay down the remaining funds.
2 H.M. King Students Qualify for ATSSB All-State Band
This is the highest achievement a student in the state of Texas can make.
Adjustment to Everhart Road Project
To better manage traffic flow, the westbound lane of Staples Street will transition to single-lane traffic as it passes through Everhart Road.
Crude Oil Leak at Flint Hills Plant
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on January 6, an estimated amount of 2,915 barrels of oil leaked from a tank inside the FHR terminal.
Shamrock Products Caused Foul Odor in the Coastal Bend
On January 3, 2024, a valve on a petroleum product storage tank was damaged at Shamrock Products, LLC facility at the Port of Victoria. This caused a mysterious odor around seven counties in the Coastal Bend area.
Crude Oil Release Confirmed at Shamrock Products
The incident was not immediately reported to local officials in Victoria. Some residents reported strong odors throughout the region and various local and state agencies actively began conducting air quality tests throughout a seven-county area.
End DV Task Force named one of the Best Rural Justice Projects in the Nation
The Rural Justice Collaborative (RJC) Advisory Council has selected The End Domestic Violence Task Force in Kingsville, Texas as one of six new Rural Justice Innovation Sites.
Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Intoxication Manslaughter
Federal law enforcement verified his identity and discovered that he was the subject of an outstanding felony arrest warrant for intoxication manslaughter.
Update on Mystery Odor Around the Coastal Bend Area
The Goliad County Emergency Management received confirmation of the source of the odor around Goliad County that extended to the Corpus Christi area.
Border Patrol Agents Interdicted a Human Smuggling Attempt
Border Patrol agents interdicted a human smuggling attempt yielding the apprehension of five illegal migrants.
Agencies Monitoring Air Quality
The City of Corpus Christ’s Office of Emergency Management is working with regional agencies to investigate an odor reported in the Corpus Christi area.