Ultimately, monkeys are prohibited from importation as pets.
Top Coastal Bend Stories from 2024
Here are the top news articles and videos that were viewed on SouthTexasCommunityNews.
Texas Blocks Biden Administration from Disposing of Wall Materials
The Biden Administration confirmed to the court that it will agree to an order preventing the outgoing administration from disposing of any further border wall materials over the next 30 days.
Narcotics Search Warrant in Falfurrias
As a result of the seizure, Arnulfo Javier Rosas was apprehended and charged with Manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance.
Officers Arrest Teen for Racing on Highway
Officers observed a black passenger car traveling over 100 miles per hour.
Texans Remember Jimmy Carter
Carter died Sunday afternoon at his Georgia home at age 100.
Falfurrias PD Executes Narcotics Warrant
The investigation is actively ongoing, and the City of Falfurrias Police & Municipal Department is poised to secure additional arrest warrants as it progresses.
A Look back at the Most Popular Texas Articles of 2024
Texas journalists brought life to the experiences of everyday Texans, held powerful institutions accountable and surfaced stories that went beyond the daily news cycles.
Overnight Shooting at Yorktown Blvd.
Officers arrived and located a 30-year-old male gunshot victim and began providing medical aid to the victim.
Firework Safety Tips for Your Pets
Protecting pets during these events is crucial for their well-being and maintaining a peaceful environment.
A Year in Photos Across Texas
A look at some of the best photos from the stories over the last year in Texas.
KIII 3News Anchor Rudy Treviño to Join TAMUK as Professor of Practice
In addition to co-anchoring the top-rated newscast in the Coastal Bend, Treviño has also served as host of Domingo Live, the longest-running bilingual news and entertainment show in the nation.
Corpus Christi Native, Lieutenant Fremmy Cuadra, Contributions to Global Health Engagement
As a Navy Nurse, Corpus Christi Native, Lieutenant Fremmy Cuadra, was mobilized for the 11th bi-annual multinational exercise Eager Lion 2024.
Public Health District to Discontinue TB Services
Starting Monday, January 13, 2025, the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District will discontinue its non-essential occupational tuberculosis screening services.
Aerial Fireworks Banned in Nueces County
Nueces County has issued an order that prohibits the use and sale of certain aerial fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the County, including skyrockets with sticks and missiles with fins.
Texas Sues NCAA over Transgender Athletes’ Participation in Women’s Sports
The attorney general is accusing the organization of misleading fans by allowing transgender college athletes in women’s sports.
KPD and Kingsville BP arrest Fugitive Wanted for Murder and Aggravated Assault
KPD in collaboration with the Kingsville Border Patrol successfully apprehended 27-year-old Demetrio Morales. Morales had an active warrant for Murder and Aggravated Assault out of Harris County.
Women Arrested for Manslaughter with a Vehicle
After Nadine Tijerina was medically cleared at a local hospital, she was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
Fatality Accident at Saratoga
Two adults and a child in the SUV were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
City of Corpus Christi Introduces New Website
The City of Corpus Christi has officially launch a new, state-of-the-art website.