CBP Field Operations Seizes Over $8 Million in Meth Inside Soured Squash
The cargo facility intercepted $8,900,000 in alleged methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as chayote, also known as vegetable pear, a green, pear-shaped squash native to Mexico.
City Accepts Funding for Holly Road Train Trestle Trail
The project will build a shared-use path along Flour Bluff Drive and a pedestrian bridge across Oso Bay using existing pilings from an abandoned train trestle bridge.
Officers Seize Over $1 million in Methamphetamine
The narcotics have a street value of $1,062,252.
Santa Gertrudis JV Tennis Team Places 2nd at Orange Grove Meet
The Santa Gertrudis High School Junior Varsity tennis team delivered a strong performance at the Orange Grove Invitational on Friday, April 11, 2025, earning a second-place overall finish.
Second Shooting at Dallas High School
Hours after the shooting, officials said the suspect, who has yet to be apprehended, had evaded security protocols at Wilmer-Hutchins High School.
Texas House OKs Bill to Discipline Students
A last-minute amendment would require students to go to alternative education settings if they attack a teacher or make terroristic threats.
String of Law Enforcement Suicides Rattles First Responders
Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.
Texas House Gives First Approval to Bill That Would Allow Universities to Pay Student Athletes
Already able to collect from private entities, athletes for the first time would be able to receive direct payments from universities under the proposal.
New Water Dashboard Launches to Keep Residents Informed During Drought
The dashboard offers comprehensive monitoring of CCW's western and eastern water supplies, giving residents access to critical information.
TAMUCC Names Toyelle Wilson as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Wilson assumes her role immediately and will be formally introduced to the community at a formal press conference to be held on Tuesday, April 15th.
Texas Joins Multistate Coalition in Supporting Veteran Winston Hencely
Hencely, who was wounded in an attack, sued Fluor under a South Carolina law but the Fourth Circuit ruled that the Federal Tort Claims Act do not apply to military contractors.
Shade Structures Scheduled for Installation
To maintain public safety, patrons are asked to be aware of cautionary signage and temporary barriers at the work site.
Overnight Stabbing
Medics transported the male to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism
Under this guidance, USCIS will consider social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supporting antisemitic terrorism.
Hit and Run Involving Horse-Drawn Carriage
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:54pm, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of N. Shoreline Blvd in reference to a major traffic accident involving a horse-drawn carriage.
City Drought Resilience Program
Nearly a dozen businesses have received assistance through the City of Corpus Christi’s Office of Economic Development in partnership with LiftFund, Inc.
Temporary Closure of Watergarden Fountain
Once the repairs are completed, the Watergarden will need to be refilled as the structure cannot be left dry, as doing so can cause harm to the mechanical components.
Kingsville ISD Superintendent Announces Intent to Retire
The KISD Board of Trustees is expected to discuss the matter during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday.
Landfill Gas-to-Energy Plant Exceeds Expected Annual Revenue
In its inaugural year, the plant, built by Morrow Energy, generated over $4.6 million for the City while saving an estimated $230,000 in operating and maintenance costs for active and closed landfills.
U.S. House Passes SAVE Act
The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday, led by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.