Multi-Agency Raid in Rockport Nets Drugs, Cash; Three Taken Into Custody
Authorities seized methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and cash during a multi-agency raid in Rockport, leading to three arrests as investigators pursue suspected drug distribution activity.
Reports of Hazardous Driver
A motorist reported that a vehicle was traveling approximately 5 mph on the highway.
Texas Secures Major Victory Defending Senate Bill
SB 4 is a state law that track federal immigration crimes to prohibit unlawful entry and reentry.
Santa Gertrudis Academy Sweeps George West
Santa Gertrudis Academy, ranked No. 2 in UIL 3A-DII, delivered a commanding statement in the opening round of the playoffs with a two-game sweep over George West.
Toxic Benzene Levels Along Texas Gulf Coast Among Nation’s Highest, Report Says
Researchers found that state policy and oil refineries’ failure to fix leaks contributed more to high benzene emissions than the size or capacity of the refineries.
Shooting - 4500 Block of Staples Street
Once Officers arrived, they located an adult male with a gunshot wound and immediately began administering first aid.
Corpus Christi Rescinds Animal Care Services Director Offer
The decision follows the discovery of inconsistencies regarding Dr. Caldwell’s professional achievements during the pre-employment verification process.
No. 2 Ranked Lady Lions Sweep George West
Santa Gertrudis Academy, ranked No. 2 in UIL 3A-DII, delivered a commanding statement in the opening round of the playoffs with a two-game sweep over George West.
TAMUK Hosts Jerome Tymrak Memorial Ag Mech Show
This is the College of Agriculture’s 12th year hosting the show, but the first with the name honoring Jerome Tymrak, a two-time alumnus and a longtime professor in the College of Agriculture who passed away in 2020.
Animal Cruelty on Fort Worth Street
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are actively working and investigating this incident.
Bishop Advances to State Competition for 24th Time
The Bishop program is once again headed to state, marking its 24th appearance at the prestigious competition and continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence.
City Manager Appoints New Director of Animal Care Services
Previously, Caldwell served as the Assistant Director of Animal Care Services for the City of San Antonio, where he managed an annual budget of $34 million and led a diverse team of 245 staff members.
H.M. King Athletic Director Ruben Garcia Resigns
Details regarding his successor or transition plans have not yet been announced.
Texas Can Force Schools to Post Ten Commandments
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state can enforce its 2025 law requiring public schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments.
Corpus Christi Leaders Weigh How Much to Reduce Customers’ Water Use
A proposal the city council is expected to vote on next week includes requiring customers to cut their water use by 25% and imposing additional fees on water used beyond certain limits.
Texas A&M Vashisht College of Medicine launches Rural Campus–Kingsville
The rural campus builds on the Vashisht College of Medicine’s existing footprint across Texas, giving students interested in practicing rural medicine a dedicated location to hone those skills and support rural populations during their clinical years.
AI Changing how Texas Universities Teach Computer Science
Admissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students.
Mimosa Drive Murder Leads to Arrest
Several individuals were detained at the scene and later taken to the main police station for questioning.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $1.1 Million in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility recently intercepted $1.1 million in suspected cocaine concealed in an empty trailer.
$1 Million in Cocaine Sized on Bus at Hidalgo International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry recently seized cocaine valued at more than $1 million hidden within a passenger bus.