Bishop CISD Responds to School Safety Concerns After May 1 Incident
Bishop CISD officials provided additional information concerning an incident at Lillion Luehrs Junior High School on May 1 after allegations spread widely through social media.
Texas Sues EPIC City Affiliates for Violating the Texas Open Meetings Act
This lawsuit follows Attorney General Paxton’s previous actions challenging the purported directors’ unlawful appointments to the Double R MUD board.
Texas Secures $286.5 Million for Texas from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
Purdue filed bankruptcy in September 2019 following an investigation by a coalition of 55 states and territories and a 2018 lawsuit by Attorney General Paxton.
Corpus Christi Utility System Receives Credit Rating Downgrade
The “A” rating is considered a medium grade credit rating. Additionally, S&P Ratings has placed a “negative credit watch” on the City’s Utility System.
San Antonio School Districts Reveal Costs of New Seat Belt Requirements
Texas wants all school buses to have 3-point seat belts by 2029-30. But the price tag is high for local districts also facing budget challenges.
Help Locate a Missing Person
Angelita was recently reported missing by family and was last seen on foot, Friday evening (May 1, 2026) around Winward Dr on Padre Island.
HHSC Shares Nutrition and Wellness Resources
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is kicking off its third annual Healthy Texan Week May 4-10 by highlighting resources that encourage Texans to embrace healthy living.
TAMUK and Benavides ISD Launch Skilled Trades Partnership
This innovative model also creates a direct pathway from high school into higher education, allowing students to earn industry-recognized certifications while still enrolled in high school.
South Texas Residents Suing SpaceX Over Alleged Home Damage
The lawsuit filed by 80 plaintiffs Thursday accuse Elon Musk's company of gross negligence and trespassing for loud blasts from 11 rocket tests.
CBP Survivor Advocates Stand Alongside families of Fallen Colleagues
Each May, National Police Week brings together law enforcement agencies, families, and communities to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Carnival-Themed Prom for All Creates Unforgettable Night
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Coastal Bend Civitans hosted their 3rd annual Kleberg County Prom for All, bringing together local students and adults with special needs for an evening centered on inclusion and celebration.
Corpus Christi Refutes National Reports on Water “Blackouts,” Evacuations
City leaders say none of those measures are part of Corpus Christi’s Drought Contingency Plan and have never been proposed or considered by current leadership.
Kingsville Woman Arrested on Health Care Fraud Charge
Records list Steele as the president and owner of Steele Home Medical Equipment, Inc.
Mayor Takes the Plunge as Buc Days Tradition Returns to Corpus Christi
A longtime Coastal Bend tradition took center stage as Paulette Guajardo participated in the annual “Dunking of the Mayor” to kick off Buc Days festivities.
Camp Mystic Abandons Bid to Reopen
Twenty-five campers, two counselors and the Hill Country Christian camp's executive director died in a devastating 2025 flood. Families of victims had criticized plans to reopen.
Haze Expected Across South Texas as Gulf Moisture and Smoke Drift from Eastern Mexico
This haze is not associated with any local industrial incident.
Texas AG Takes Legal Action into Businesses Suspected of H-1B Visa Fraud
Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to nearly 30 North Texas businesses as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected fraud and abuse of the H-1B visa program.
High Gas Prices Eating Into Texans’ Budgets
The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.
Four Arrested After Narcotics Raid in Freer
Officials said the operation stemmed from a months-long investigation aimed at curbing narcotics activity and improving public safety in the community.
TAMUCC Marks Denim Day to Raise Awareness
Students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi marked Denim Day this week, joining a global effort to raise awareness about sexual assault and show support for survivors.