City of Corpus Christi Awards Contract for Reclaimed Water Project
As the pump station and reclaimed water line are constructed, Valero will build its own infrastructure to collect reclaimed water for its own use, reducing demand on potable water reserves.
Texas Tech University Discipline Case Over Alleged Charlie Kirk Comments Moves Forward
University officials issued a written reprimand for the alleged comments. The lawsuit argues Texas Tech violated her free speech rights.
Corpus Christi Moves Toward Mandatory 25% Cut in Water Use if Emergency is Declared
Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
Companies Moving Their Legal Homes to Texas
A company’s legal home determines which state taxes and laws governing corporations it will be subject to. Some are fleeing Delaware in search of a friendlier environment in Texas.
Texas Sues Netflix for Spying on Texas Kids
For years, Netflix represented to consumers that it did not collect or share extensive user data. In reality, Netflix is a logging company that records and monetizes billions of behavioral events.
Texas Public Schools See First Non-Pandemic Enrollment Drop in Decades
Latino children accounted for the vast majority of students who left public schools this year, according to a new analysis.
Six Bodies Found in Rail Car Near Laredo
Officials said one victim found in a Union Pacific car was from Mexico and another was from Honduras. Five men and a woman are among the dead.
17 Year-Old Arrested for Sexual Assault
The warrant charged Manuel Vega (17) of Premont, Texas with Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 and Possession with intent to Promote Child Pornography.
Shooting - 1700 Ocean Drive
When Officers arrived they located a juvenile male with gunshot wounds and immediately began administering first aid until medics arrived.
A State Fund to Boost Water Projects Falls Almost $3 Billion Short
Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
CHILD PREDATORS ARRESTED
The three-day operation targeted individuals attempting to solicit sex online.
Alice PD Reminds Residents That Mini Bikes are not Permitted on City Streets
These vehicles lack federally required equipment and safety standards necessary for use on public streets.
Authorities Execute Search Warrant in Robstown, Arrest Three on Child Exploitation and Narcotics Charges
During the operation, agents arrested 30-year-old Daniel Flores on charges related to the promotion and possession of child pornography.
$227K in Cartel Cash Intercepted Before Reaching Mexico
South Texas law enforcement agents seized more than $227,000 in suspected cartel-linked cash during a traffic stop this week.
Human Remains Discovered Along Kleberg County Beach
Officials said the cause and manner of death remain unknown at this time.
Paxton Shuts Down Illicit Massage Businesses
Attorney General Paxton’s lawsuit is part of an effort to eliminate illicit massage businesses throughout the State of Texas.
City of Corpus Christi, Crime Stoppers Partner to Target Illegal Dumping
Hazardous materials can leach into the city’s stormwater system, while large debris frequently creates road hazards for drivers.
KPD Investigating Gunshot Incident
The Kingsville Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 700 block of West Santa Gertrudis.
Corpus Christi to Begin Talks on Privately Built Desalinization Plant
A new Houston company hopes to build a $1.3 billion facility in the area and wants the city, which is on the brink of a water crisis, to commit to 30 years of purchases.
Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Flood Protections
Dozens of bills were rejected over nearly 60 years. Some measures would have prohibited youth camps and new construction in high-risk flood areas.