Texas A&M University to Close Qatar Campus
The Texas A&M Board cited heightened instability in the Middle East as the reason to end its contract with the Qatar Foundation to run the branch campus.
Corpus Christi Brothers get Significant Sentences for Fentanyl-Laced Pills
Two Corpus Christi brothers have been ordered to federal prison for manufacturing and distributing tens of thousands of fentanyl-laced pills disguised as legitimate pharmaceutical-grade pain medications.
Lubbock Group Pushes Forward with Marijuana Ballot
The Texas attorney general has sued five other cities that have passed similar policies decriminalizing marijuana.
Agents Seize Marijuana in Alpine
On Feb. 4, at approximately 9 a.m., agents from the Alpine Station noticed a vehicle pulled off on the shoulder of Highway 385 south of the checkpoint.
$2.5M Renovation at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Fire and Emergency Services
The $2.5M renovation is an upgrade for the facility that was originally built in 1969 with the last renovation in 1982.
Local Sheriffs Offer Help with Border Security
Texas Border czar, Mike Banks, along with Falfurrias Police Department and Sheriffs from Goliad, Medina, Jackson and McLennan County were in attendance.
Don't Rush to Flush
Project H.O.P.E. is a Community Coalition Partnership that addresses the use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs.
Border Patrol Agents Halt a Human Smuggling Attempt
Border Patrol agents were able to apprehend a total of 19 people.
NEC Offers Sixteen Scholarship Awards
Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC) is extending scholarship opportunities to high school seniors who are dependents of Nueces Electric Cooperative members.
Street Crews Will Begin Seal Coating
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Street Department at (361) 595-8040 option #2.
Commodores Drive Bridge Project
The new 5-lane bridge will enable connected boat traffic from the north to south sides of Padre Island.
CBP Agents Rescue Multiple Injured Individuals
U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the El Paso Sector kept busy in their humanitarian efforts as they rescued five individuals over the course of the last two weeks.
Don't Fumble Food Safety this Super Bowl Sunday
Safely serving friends and family during the big game is a win for everyone; don’t fumble it this Super Bowl Sunday.
Laredo Officers Apprehend Man wanted on Felony Warrant for Child Sex Abuse Offense
CBP officers transported Llanas Peyreyra to Webb County jail for adjudication of the warrant.
$250,000 TRUE Grant
For Coastal Bend residents who have considered entering the healthcare industry or want to be part of a patient emergency response team, Del Mar College (DMC) Continuing Education has a new career training opportunity that can get you there. And it’s free.
Paxton Sues Five Cities Over Marijuana Policies
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Denton for adopting amnesty and non-prosecution policies that violate Texas laws concerning marijuana possession and distribution.
Driscoll City Council Unanimously Vote to Disband Police Department
In a unanimous decision, Driscoll City Council members voted to disband the Driscoll Police Department due to budget cuts.
NAS Kingsville Welcomes USS Lexington Volunteers
They group had the opportunity to ‘fly’ the virtual reality simulator for the T-45C Goshawk, used to train student pilots, as well as get briefings on the aircraft by student pilots.
TEA takes over La Joya ISD After Investigating School Board for Fraud
A TEA investigation found last year that the school board spent $38 million installing LED lights on school campuses, but it turned out the contract to install those lights was part of a criminal conspiracy that involved millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.
UT-Austin Raises $1 Billion for Student Support
The sum is part of a larger philanthropic campaign to raise $6 billion for the flagship university in Austin.