Federal Shutdown will Halt November SNAP Benefits
In Texas, 3.5 million Texans rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.
Pediatrician Sued Over Providing Hormone Treatments to Teens Surrenders Medical License
After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued last year, Dr. May Lau said she is moving to Oregon and doesn't need a Texas license anymore.
City of Corpus Christi Launches Water Security Campaign
The campaign represents a commitment to transparency, community engagement, and regional partnership as Corpus Christi advances $171 million in strategic water projects.
Texas AG Opens Investigation into Love Austin PAC
In an effort to pass Prop Q, which will be on the November 4 ballot, non-profit organization Foundation Communities, Inc. has reportedly pledged to donate $25,000 to the Love Austin Political Action Committee.
Gov. Greg Abbott Orders State to Sweep Austin Homeless Camps
Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Texas’ capital city. Local officials are asking voters to raise taxes to ease the problem.
Corpus Christi Approves Two Major Water Supply Agreements
The City Council approved a $169.5 million Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement with Evangeline/Laguna, LP, along with related agreements with the City of Sinton and the St. Paul Water Supply Corporation.
Feds Slash Affordable Care Act
With the Affordable Care Act navigator budget cut by 90%, nonprofits are seeking ways to fund their efforts to bring more of the state’s uninsured into regular health care.
SNAP Cutoff Could Hurt Texas Grocers
3.5 million Texans that depend on the program could have ripple effects on the state economy beyond those directly affected.
Commodores Park Phase I Improvements Approved
Phase 1 of the Commodore Park enhancements will transform this mostly undeveloped public space on North Padre Island into a premier regional recreational destination.
Texas A&M-Kingsville Announces Broadband Workforce Development Award
Texas A&M University-Kingsville hosted a special event to announce a preliminary award that will support training and workforce development for the state’s broadband workforce.
Multi State Petition to Require Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
Paxton’s comment argues that the current registration system, which is based solely on self-attestation of citizenship, fails to protect voter rolls from illegal registrations.
Reconstruction of Castenon Street
The $3.57 million project will reconstruct Castenon from Trojan Drive to Delgado Street.
Data Center in South Texas Will Rely on Untapped Renewable Energy
The new data center will work directly with a nearby windfarm to use energy the windfarm can’t send to the state’s electricity grid.
Kleberg County Sheriff Richard Kirkpatrick Nominated to Serve on Texas Jail Commission
The Texas Jail Commission, composed of nine members appointed by the Governor, plays a vital role in shaping jail policy and ensuring accountability across the state.
Inmate Sentenced to 99 Years for Attacking San Patricio County Jail Officers
San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera announced that inmate Kelvin Hart Dawe, 31, has been sentenced to 99 years in prison.
3.5 Million Texans Might See Food Assistance Halted
Texas officials say food stamp benefits would not be distributed in November under an extended shutdown.
Important Reminders About Early Voting
During early voting, Texans can vote at any polling location in their county of registration.
CBP Seizes More than $738K in Cocaine at Hidalgo Port of Entry
On Oct 14, CBP officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge encountered a silver Mitsubishi SUV attempting to make entry to the U.S. from Mexico.
Vehicle Rollover Reported on Highway 77 Northbound
At approximately 7:00 am on Friday, October 17, 2025, emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle rollover.
Texas Voters Have Final Say on $20 Billion Water Supply
In this part of Texas, residents stock up on bottled water in between boil notices.