Adding Increased Capacity at the City’s Largest Wastewater Reclamation Plant
The approved construction for the Oso WRP provides a third treatment basin and modifies the two existing treatment basins to increase treatment capacity and modernize the infrastructure.
Search for Missing TAMUCC Student Continues
Following the initial exhaustive, but unsuccessful, search of hundreds of acres surrounding Harris’s apartment complex on the 1900 block of Ennis Joslin Drive, Criminal Investigation Detectives turned their efforts toward establishing a timeline for Harris in the hours and days preceding his sudden absence.
Immigration Law is Blocked Again
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court had allowed Senate Bill 4 to go into effect, a federal appeals court let an earlier injunction stand. SB 4 lets Texas police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
Good Samaritans Assist in Rollover Accident
Mr. Bourne advised that prior to the First Responders arrival, he and two other subjects removed the front windshield and assisted with removing the two female occupants.
Suspicious Person Arrested for Multiple Warrants
Michael Saldivar was recognized of having arrest warrants from several local agencies.
Scam Alert
The City of Rockport has become aware of a phone call scam targeting individuals in the community.
Single Vehicle Accident in Bishop with Minor Injuries
A single vehicle accident with injuries located on US HWY 77 near FM 3354.
One Year Anniversary of Texas Secretary of State
On Friday, March 15, 2024, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson marked one year since she was unanimously confirmed by the Texas Senate to serve as Secretary.
Officers Apprehend Two Men Wanted on Felony Warrants
Border Patrol officers apprehended two men wanted on outstanding felony warrants, one in the U.S. and one in Mexico, for sex-related offenses involving children.
Aransas Pass Early Morning Shooting
Off-duty APPD officers and officers from neighboring agencies were requested.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of March 18
Street closures along major City streets impacting motorists and pedestrians.
Gulf Coast Petrochemical Growth
A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas.
56th Annual Jazz Festival Competition at TAMUK
The festival will conclude with a concert Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall featuring A&M-Kingsville’s Jazz Band II and Jazz Band I with guest performer award-winning jazz bassist Linda May Han Oh.
Houston Pharmaceutical Opioid Distribution Network
Quineshia Evangeline Hollins, 33, owner of the First Choice Rx 245 pharmacy, a Medicaid provider, fraudulently ordered controlled substances and diverted them to co-conspirators for street-level sales.
National Service in Texas
Last year, more than 17,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers served at more than 2,000 locations in Texas.
Border Funds Diversion Temporarily Blocked
A judge’s ruling is the latest development in an ongoing border enforcement battle between Texas and the president.
Continue Repairs at Intersection of S. Staples and SPID
The work, causing various lane closures from McArdle Road to SPID, was expected to be completed by Wednesday evening. However, unforeseen delays added time to the work time.
Spring Holiday Food Safety
These holiday meals often have cultural significance and may require foods to be prepared early, so that religious obligations are completed prior to gathering and enjoying the meals.
Phone Scam Targeting Clients who use Lone Star Cards
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports that their Fraud Hotline is getting 10-15 complaints per day about the new telephone scam that involves a technique called spoofing.