Spike in Texting Scams
Texting scams are targeting toll customers in Texas saying they’re from TxTag, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning everyone to be on the lookout.
Texas Proposes New Rules for Oilfield Waste
While environmentalists say the new rules don’t do enough to protect groundwater, oil and gas operators are contesting stricter requirements for waste pits near wells.
A Community Public Safety Message from Premont PD
This is a community public safety post to make parents and others aware of a trend the PPD is starting to see.
Escaped Inmate Arrested in Calallen
Villarreal was taken into custody in Calallen, Texas after he escaped from the Huntsville Unit.
Appreciation Lunch for First Responders
Nueces County Constables were invited to share a lunch with some local school children.
Family Disturbance Leads to an Arrest
The Alice Police Department responded to a family disturbance involving a firearm.
ALERRT Level I Training
Intense two-day weekend of ALERRT Level I active shooter response training.
Atypical Metabolite Levels at Birth May Increase SIDS Risk
Newborns who had an atypical pattern of metabolites were more than 14 times as likely to die of SIDS, compared to infants who had more typical metabolic patterns.
Texas Schools Claim Upgrade to Reporting Could Hurt Funding
The Texas Education Agency says there’s time to fix problems before officially reported data is used to determine how much money districts get.
Texas’ Prison Guard Shortfall
About 25% of Texas’ correctional officer positions are unfilled. Inmates say the shortages make it harder for them to get respite during hot summer months.
Rededication Ceremony
The city celebrated a Rededication Ceremony for the newly remodeled Tex Villarreal Vector Services Center in Corpus Christi.
Bishop PD & BCISD Joint Press Release
The Bishop Police Department and BCISD wish to address the recent social media posts that have been circulating within the community.
KPD and KISD Enhance Collaboration in Response to Threats
The Kingsville Police Department responded swiftly following reports of threats made against H.M. King High School.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Homicide
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry, encountered a man wanted for homicide out of Collin County Sheriff’s Office.
Texas Sues Travis County to Block Illegal Voter Registration Efforts
The Texas attorney general filed a similar lawsuit earlier this week against Bexar County, which includes San Antonio.
More Texas Schools are Hiring Teachers Without Traditional Training
Schools are hiring instructors with different types of backgrounds to deal with critical staff shortages.
Overnight Shooting
CCPD officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Green Earth Dr in reference to a shooting.
KPD Responds to Threats Against H.M. King and Gillett
The Kingsville Police Department took action on Wednesday following reports of threats made against H.M. King High School and Gillett Intermediate School.
Law Enforcement Officers Honor Fallen Officer
Law Enforcement Officers from throughout the coastal bend gathered in Kingsville, Texas.
Young Adults Received Training to Join the Workforce
Public Health Inspectors at the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District recently led an interactive session for 94 students aged 18 to 21.