Texas Bill to Overhaul STAAR Testing
House Bill 4 would make the test shorter and base scores on how students’ performance compares to national averages.
Officers Seize More Than $930K in Cocaine
CBP seized the narcotics. Texas Department of Public Safety officers arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.
Officers Apprehend Woman Transporting Fentanyl
The woman was transported to a medical facility for an exam which confirmed the presence of an object internally concealed.
Texas Secures Historic $1.375 Billion Settlement with Google
AG Paxton sued Google for unlawfully tracking and collecting users’ private data regarding geolocation, incognito searches, and biometric data.
Texas House Votes to Strictly Define Man and Woman
If it becomes law, the bill would define sex based on reproductive organs and require state documents and policies to comply with that framework.
Two Arrested in Overnight Homicide
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 12:33am, officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Cheryl Drive in reference to a shooting.
Blue Angels Practice Run in Corpus Christi
The Blue Angels put in a hard day of practice yesterday and today for tomorrow's Wings Over South Texas Air Show at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.
Bishop PD Respond to Reported Disturbance
Following a preliminary investigation, a male individual was taken into custody in connection with reported property damage.
Emergency Responders Respond to Multiple Accidents
High winds overturned approximately five tractor trailers along US Highway 77 between Driscoll and Bishop, while several smaller vehicle crashes occurred in the same area.
Texas House Advances Bill to Prohibit Land Sales from Certain Countries
The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban.
Bishop ISD Cancels Classes Following High Wind Damages
Emergency Services responded to at least 12 calls in Bishop as widespread showers and thunderstorms swept through South Texas.
SGA Freshman Jaanus Cantu Qualifies for State Golf Tournament
SGA freshman golfer Jaanus Cantu, has qualified for the State Golf Tournament, marking an impressive milestone in his young athletic career.
Texas A&M Kingsville Designated as Opportunity University
This new classification examines the extent to which institutions foster opportunities for student success by measuring whether they enroll students who are reflective of the communities they serve and how their earnings compare to peers in their area.
TAMUK Engineering Team Receives Awards for NASA-Based Project
The team’s objective was to create a reliable solar-powered Mars rover with an efficient cleaning mechanism that will dust off its solar panels.
Frio County Officials Indicted After Elections Investigation
The county judge, two city council members and others are accused of vote harvesting.
Terroristic Threat Against Family Member
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 11:12 a.m., Bishop Police Department patrol officers were dispatched to a residence located in the 300 block of East 3rd Street in reference to a reported disturbance involving verbal threats and the presence of a weapon.
Texas Advances Bill that Would Not Allow Undocumented Students to Pay In-State Tuition
The bill would overturn a two-decade-old law allowing some undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition.
Update on Inner Harbor Water Treatment
Brett Van Hazel, Program Management Director for the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus, will provide a project procurement recap.
Ag Specialists Keep Mother’s Day Flowers Safe
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists have inspected over 1.2 million imported cut flowers in preparation for Mother’s Day.
Paxton Takes Legal Action Against Companies Violating Texans’ Privacy Rights
Attorney General Ken Paxton has put TP-Link, Alibaba, CapCut, and several other companies on notice that they are violating Texans’ privacy rights.