Street Closures and Traffic Impacts Week of March 25
Work zone safety is a priority. Motorists are advised to slow down, follow posted speed limits, pay attention, watch out for workers, obey signs and flaggers, and allow additional travel time for delays.
Footage Released from Man Found Unresponsive in Laredo Detention Cell
Footage related to this incident was captured on multiple body worn cameras; however, the video recording system at the Border Patrol checkpoint was not fully functioning at the time of the incident.
Texas Sues Biden to Stop Unlawful Ban on LNG Exports
Texas, along with Louisiana and fourteen other states, has filed a lawsuit to void the unconstitutional LNG export ban, which ignores the Natural Gas Act’s presumption in favor of exports.
Bill Gates Visits Kingsville's Direct Air Capture Hub
American businessman and co-founder of Microsoft software, Bill Gates, was in Kingsville on Wednesday to meet with local community leaders.
Here’s what to know about SB 4
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to enforce its illegal entry law amid an ongoing lawsuit.
CBP Officers Seize Over $900K in Cocaine
Officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $930,000 worth of alleged cocaine.
Desalination Treatment Plant Website Offers Easier Navigation
The website will also feature three renderings for the public to see how the facility's design will integrate with the neighborhood.
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.