Officers Seize $177K in Unreported Currency
It is not a crime to carry more than $10,000, but it is a federal offense not to declare currency or monetary instruments totaling $10,000 or more to a CBP officer upon entry or exit from the U.S.
CBP Agents Apprehend Previously Deported Sex Offender
During processing at the Fort Brown Station, record checks revealed that Perez-Garza has an extensive criminal history in the United States.
NEC Kick Off $30,000 Supply-A-Teacher Grant Program
Any NEC Co-op Energy member-teacher is eligible to apply.
Water Bills Face Deadline threat
Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders have called for a major investment to save the state’s water supply. How to spend the money has caused friction at the Capitol.
Wreaths Across America 2025
The City of Kingsville will join more than 4,900 participating locations in laying wreaths during Wreaths Across America Day in December.
Marc Cisneros Center for Young Children Receives Four-Star Rating
The MCCYC is the only childcare center in Kingsville to have a four-star rating, the highest available in the TRS program.
City of Corpus Christi Adjusts Water Sourcing
Due to ongoing drought conditions across Texas, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) informed the City of Corpus Christi that there was insufficient water supply in the Lower Colorado River.
Arrest of Houston Child Sex Trafficker and Recovers Underage Victim
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of Deveon Dwayne Byrd for sex trafficking minors and the recovery of a 17-year-old victim in Houston, Texas.
Corpus Christi Launches Water Utility Assistance Program
The first-ever One Water Summit will bring together nearly 350 water and wastewater professionals at the American Bank Center on May 22-23.
Texas Inmate Executed for Killing Elderly Woman He Set on Fire
Matthew Johnson, who testified he did not intend to kill the elderly clerk, received the death penalty in 2013. The execution is Texas’ fourth and may be the last for 2025.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $618K in Cocaine
CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle and turned them over to Texas Department of Public Safety officers who arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.
Arrest Made on Active Warrants in Bishop
Mr. Silva was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Nueces County Jail for booking.
Vehicle Fire Under Investigation at Future Premont Public Safety Building
Premont Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) arrived moments later and were able to extinguish three vehicles that were fully engulfed, a fourth that was heavily damaged.
First “self-deportation” Flight Takes off From Houston
The Department of Homeland Security said the 64 people who volunteered received $1,000 and a chance to return to the U.S. legally. Advocates question whether the government will honor its promises.
New Law Requires Platforms to Remove Fake AI Nudes
Innocent photos of Berry and two of her friends from their social media accounts had been edited using artificial intelligence to make them appear nude.
Armed Forces Day Commemoration Ceremony 2025
This day is dedicated to honor the brave men and women who serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
Fugitive Wanted on Warrant for Indecency with a Child
On Thursday, May 14, CBP officers at Veterans International Bridge referred vehicle driver Ibis Gutierrez, 40, a Mexican citizen and lawful permanent U.S. resident, for secondary inspection.
Bishop Public Safety Incident
Officers observed behavior consistent with intoxication. Based on the totality of the circumstances and out of concern for his safety and the safety of others, Felder was taken into custody without incident.
Bishop PD Investigation Update
This is a federally led, ongoing criminal investigation, and premature disclosure of certain information could jeopardize the integrity of the case, compromise officer safety, or alert individuals who may still be under investigation.