City of Taft Launches Major Water Infrastructure Project with $3.26M Grant
The City of Taft has officially kicked off a multi-million-dollar water and wastewater improvement project, funded by a $3,261,400 GLO award.
Naval Air Station Kingsville Honors Kevin Clarke for a Decade of Service
NASK recognized Kevin Clarke for his ten years of dedicated service as he retires from his role as a federal employee.
School Voucher Bill Clears in Texas House
The House Public Education Committee voted to advance a pair of priority bills to create education savings accounts and to raise how much state money public school districts receive.
TEA can Release Schools’ 2023 Performance Ratings, Appeals Court Rules
Families have lacked a full set of school ratings for five years, including Kingsville ISD, which sued to prevent the release of the 2023 performance ratings.
Border Patrol Agents Seize $4M of Cocaine at I-35 Checkpoint
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents foiled an attempt to smuggle approximately 130 pounds of cocaine at the I-35 Checkpoint.
Bill That Prioritizes Creating New Water Supplies Approved in Texas Senate
Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.
Parents Question PTO Spending as Playground Fund Remains Unfulfilled
Adding to concerns, the records also show over $5,000 in transactions made directly to a CashApp account that many parents claim they did not know existed.
Update on Robstown Deputy Involved Shooting
The driver later identified as Rob Thomas Garza, was transported to area hospital with gunshot wounds and is said to be in critical condition as of last update.
CBP find Cheeky Smuggler in El Paso
A CBP officer performed a partial pat down exam and discovered two packages concealed between the man’s buttocks.
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Welcomes Local Child for ‘Pilot for a Day’ Experience
Adrian, joined by his family, got an up-close look at what it takes to be a firefighter.
Dallas CBP discovers 2.69 kilograms of cocaine at DFW
CBP officers and agents seize an average of 2,895 pounds of dangerous drugs every day at and between our nation’s air, sea, and land ports of entry.
Update on Recent Reservoir Readings
Corpus Christi Water is providing clarification regarding recent water level readings at Lake Corpus Christi following beneficial rainfall last week.
Julio Chapa Sentenced to 100 Years for Indecency with 2 Children by Sexual Contact
On March 26, 2025, Julio Chapa, 54, was sentenced to two stacked 50 years sentences for two counts of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact.
Traffic Stop Uncovers Stolen Firearm in Routine Check
Benjamin Zuniga Maldonado (37) was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a stolen firearms.
How Texas can Save its Water Supply
State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply.
Texas Cities Square off Over Aquifer Pipeline Plans
Georgetown plans to pump 89 million gallons a day from the Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer but the project is being fought by Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University, which depend on the same water.
Human Bone Found at Greenwood Water Recycling Plant
On March 25, 2025, Homicide Detectives were notified by UNTCHI that the bone was positively identified as belonging to Caleb Harris.
More Than 200 Rescued in Rio Grande Valley After Severe Storms
Local officials also reported at least three people died from the rainstorm.
Lawmakers Hope to Save Texas’ Water Supply
Most lawmakers — as well as Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — want to invest big in water. Here are the proposals that would do it.