School Districts Violated a Law to Add Transparency About Local Elections
Last year, in an effort to bring greater transparency to local elections, the Texas Legislature mandated that school districts, municipalities and other jurisdictions post campaign finance reports online rather than stow them away in filing cabinets.
Complaint Alleges Texas Inmates Are Being ‘Cooked to Death’
With the threat of another hot summer ahead, advocates asked a federal judge to declare 100-degree-plus conditions in uncooled Texas facilities unconstitutional.
Escaped Lemur Will be Surrendered to Ringtail Ranch in Lubbock
On April 1, Spencer Bell of Aransas Pass discovered two ring-tailed lemurs aboard his boat. He took to Facebook, where his claims were initially met with skepticism since it was April Fool’s Day.
Accidental Shooting Leave 18-Year-Old Dead
Several subjects were on location when emergency crews arrived.
American Bank to End Naming Rights
The current naming rights agreement with the City of Corpus Christi expires September 30.
Officers Involved in Vehicle Pursuit
A Jim Wells Emergency management officer who was on horseback, located the driver and was able to take him into custody.
Four Arrested in Robstown
Several arrests were made over the past three days to include the following: Michael Watson, Manuel Lopez, Alvi da Henson, and Isaiah Cantu.
Threats at Local High School
The school was initially placed on locked down while officers conducted their investigation, and the lockdown has since been lifted.
Officer Involved Shooting in Corpus Christi
The male suspect produced a gun, shooting and striking one of the officers.
City of Kingsville Recognized as a Member of Tree City USA
Tree City USA is a program that honors communities across America for their commitment to urban forestry.
Apprehensions are Slightly Down at the Texas Border
Abbott has credited his Operation Lone Star for a recent drop in migrant encounters on the Texas-Mexico border.
What are the “Forever Chemicals” that EPA is Restricting?
The EPA recently set new limits on the toxic chemicals used to make everything from nonstick pans to firefighting foam.
Stricter At-Home Nursing under Medicaid Couold Affect Families
Some children who receive private duty nursing, a more continuous type of medical care in their homes, could lose their ability to live at home if an HHSC rule change goes into effect.
Del Rio CBP Officers Apprehend Man
CBP officers utilizing biometric verification and federal law enforcement databases verified his identity and discovered that he was the subject of an outstanding felony arrest warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Texas Secures Unanimous SCOTUS Win on Texas Property Rights Case
A number of citizens sued seeking compensation under the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution after severe rain caused flooding in the Houston area in 2017 and 2019.
Texas Submits Notice to Fifth Circuit Highlighting SB 4 Litigation
Senate Bill 4 attempts to deter people from crossing the Texas-Mexico border amid a surge in migration.
Proposed Changes to State Medicaid Plans
The move, which has not been finalized, would drop three large health plans run for two decades by nonprofit children’s hospitals.
Corpus Christi Partners with NAS-CC for Infrastructure Maintenance
NASCC estimates the annual work conducted under this IGSA will be $3 million.
CBP Officers Find Drugs and More During Busy Week
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry made recorded multiple enforcement actions during the last week.