Texas Housing Affordability
A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate.
Joint Base San Antonio Tightens Security
After separate attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, officials ordered the suspension of the Trusted Traveler policy.
Winter Storm Safety Tips 2025
Remain indoors if possible. If you must go out, dress accordingly, with layered, wind-resistant clothing, head covering—including your ears—and gloves or mittens to protect yourself against frostbite.
Protecting Home Water Systems During Winter Weather
Residents should follow these preventive steps to protect their plumbing during freezing conditions.
Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Winter
If pets must remain outside, it is essential to provide them with a covered and weatherproof shelter.
Most Wanted January 2025
Nueces County Sheriff's Office top 10 most wanted list for January 2025.
Phone Scam Alert -2025
CCPD regularly receives reports from people who allege that they have received calls from scammers impersonating Officers or Federal Agents.
Arrest Made for Shooting at Yorktown
Juan Medina was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
Mental Health Advocates Ask Lawmakers to Replace COVID-19 funds
Texas received $203.4 million in 2021 to help build community mental health programs at libraries and churches, among other efforts.
Sparklight Associates Bring Warmth with Handmade Gifts
The initiative was aimed to bring comfort and warmth while providing a surprise holiday gift to residents.
Texas Starts 2025 with 2.9 Million Business Entities
As of January 1, 2025, Texas has 2,928,688 registered business entities — 125,329 more than last year.
Texas Man Identified in New Orleans Attack
FBI officials said Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen and Army veteran, drove the pickup truck that fatally rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street.
1st Baby in the Coastal Bend Born - 2025
Rudy Jr. made his entrance at 12:57 am on January 1, 2025, to parents Juanita and Rudy Guzman at CHRISTUS Spohn South.
CBP Officers Seize Over $6.3 Million in Narcotics
The second seizure occurred on Saturday, Dec. 28 at the World Trade Bridge.
Texas Supreme Court Dismisses State Bar Lawsuit
The state bar sought to take away the law license of Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster over a Texas lawsuit challenging 2020 presidential election results.
Officers Find Three Monkeys at Brownsville International Bridge
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.