Billions More for Tax Relief and Border Security
Next step will be action in the state House, where budget writers have different plans for distributing property tax help.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Defends Group Chat
CIA Director John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman, confirmed on Tuesday that he was in a group chat about the military’s plan to bomb Yemen that included a journalist.
Walmart Gunman Won’t Face Death Penalty
The removal of the death penalty as an option could lead to a quick guilty plea and life sentence, as happened with federal charges in 2023.
Keach Family Library Breaks Ground for Sensory All-Inclusive Playground
This is the second phase to enhance the library grounds.
City of Taft Release Sensitive Information
Due to human error, an accidental release of sensitive information occurred within the Taft City Council agenda packet.
City Seeking Long-Term Solution for Low Water Levels
The City cannot refill the detention pond while under Stage 3 water restrictions.
Lawmakers Push to Spend Billions for Water Projects
Lawmakers will debate whether to invest more into new water supplies or repairing old, leaking pipes around Texas.
US Clients are Allegedly being Offered High Yield Digital Assets
A new token deployed on a proprietary blockchain that is allegedly being illegally and fraudulently offered in Texas by Josip Heit, Dirc Zahlmann, Bruce Innes Wylde Hughes and Dennis Loos.
CBP Officers Seize Over $472K
“This small but significant cocaine seizure reflects the dedication of our frontline CBP officers to the border security.”
Overnight Crash Arrest
Officers observed a severely damaged single vehicle on the cement incline area of the highway overpass.
Paxton Impeachment Cost Texas $5.1 million
The new finding is about 20% higher than previous estimates of the known cost of the effort to remove Paxton from office.
Bay Shoreline Breakwater Project
While not a City project, the breakwater aims to protect the shoreline from erosion caused by wave action and create habitats for marine life such as oysters and fish in Corpus Christi Bay.
Drought Status Stage 3 Continues
The City of Corpus Christi reminds all residents that Stage 3 drought restrictions remain in effect until further notice.
Jackpot Withheld Amid $83 Million Dollar Lottery Investigation
The winning ticket, purchased online through the courier Jackpocket, is being scrutinized by lawmakers concerned about the legality of third-party services.
TAMUK and Everblue Partner to Expand Weatherization Workforce
The collaboration aims to elevate Texas' weatherization workforce and improve service standards across the state.
Undercover Operation Sends Drug Dealing Sex Offender to Prison
At the hearing, the court heard additional evidence of Garcia’s extensive criminal history that includes convictions for aggravated sexual assault of a child, burglary and possession of a controlled substance.
Texas Lawmakers Want to Require Sheriffs to Work with ICE
Some sheriffs worried that Senate Bill 8 could create an unfunded mandate.
University of Texas System Bans Drag Shows in Campus Facilities
The move comes a few weeks after the Texas A&M System issued a similar ban, which is being challenged in court.
Arrest of Houston-Area Abortionist and Crackdown on Clinics Providing Illegal Abortions
Rojas, a midwife known as “Dr. Maria,” was taken into custody in Waller County and charged with the illegal performance of an abortion, a second-degree felony, as well as practicing medicine without a license.