Wanted Felony Suspect Located and Arrested in Sandia
Vasquez was wanted on two outstanding felony warrants out of Nueces County for Sexual Assault of a Child and Indecency with a Child – Exposes.
City of Corpus Christi Looks to Further Cooperative Efforts on Regional Water Supply
The City of Corpus Christi is working to finalize an agreement with the City of Sinton for the Evangeline Water Supply Project.
Captain Michael Bishop 'Piped Ashore' for Final Time
On June 18, 2026, Naval Air Station Kingsville Captain Michael Bishop and family were 'piped ashore' for the final time after he relinquished command of NAS Kingsville to Captain Richard Christoff.
Unease About Talarico’s Black Support on Display at Texas Democratic Convention
Black elected officials said the Senate nominee had more work to do to engage voters in their communities, while noting there was still time to do so before November.
Abbott Trolls Talarico with Tacos and Cattle
As thousands gathered Friday for the first full day of the Texas Democratic Convention, a pair of Texas Longhorns down the street gazed listlessly at the Corpus Christi Bay.
CBP Officers Seize More Than $72.3M in Methamphetamine
The large seizure occurred on Friday, June 19, at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo.
Bishop Officer Recovering After Being Struck During Pursuit
A Bishop police officer who was struck by a fleeing vehicle while deploying tire deflation devices during a vehicle pursuit has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home, according to an update from the Bishop Police Department.
Two men Arrested After Nearly $69K in Suspected Criminal Proceeds Seized During Kingsville Traffic Stop
According to the task force, agents observed what they described as multiple indicators of criminal activity during the stop.
TAMUK Receives Approval to Establish College of Nursing and Health Professions
The new college will house the new undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing as well as other health profession degrees.
Texas Leaders are Asking Data Centers how Much Water They use. Most Aren’t Responding.
Data centers use water to cool their massive arrays of computer servers. A state agency sent out a survey to figure out how much, but less than a third of the companies responded.
Multistate Lawsuit Challenges California’s Plastics Act
This Act imposed extensive requirements on manufacturers, distributors, and companies that package or ship products in plastic containers or use other types of packaging materials that merely incorporate plastics.
Texas AG Announces Ongoing Investigation into Carnival Cruise Line
AG Paxton has previously issued a Civil Investigative Demand to the company to determine whether Carnival adequately safeguarded the personal information of Texas consumers.
USDA Announces Rural Leadership Appointments
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently announced a series of leadership appointments at USDA.
More Than 5.5 Tons of Materials Collected Through New Grant Initiative
City of Corpus Christi solid waste services brings recycling to city’s largest events.
Two Escape Unharmed After Kingsville Fire
Kingsville Fire Department responded to a fully involved structure fire in the 600 block of West Ella Avenue.
More than $63,000 Awarded to Texas Students Through Academic Scholarships
In addition to academic scholarships, NEC selected two high school juniors to represent the cooperative during the 2026 Government-in-Action Youth Tour, an all-expense-paid leadership experience through Texas Electric Cooperative.
World Trade Bridge CBP Officers Seize Over $10.1 Million in Methamphetamine
A Border Patrol officer referred a 2013 D-13 Volvo hauling a shipment manifested as “polypropylene” for secondary inspection.
Recent Rain Gives Corpus Christi a 9-Month Reprieve on Projected Water Crisis
Emergency restrictions are now expected to hit in September 2027, so the coastal city still faces a challenging future.
New poll Shows Most Texans Oppose Data Centers
Opposition was most intense in rural counties. Texas is poised to be the No. 1 market for data centers in the U.S., with the most planned projects of any state.