Cryptocurrency Scams Rise in Texas
From investment fraud to sophisticated schemes involving hard-to-trace digital currency, Texans lost more than $1 billion to crypto scams in 2025.
Mexico Relies Heavily on Texas Natural gas. U.S. Admin Could Slow That Relationship.
Despite efforts to boost domestic energy production, Mexico will continue to depend on Texas for natural gas, experts said, undermining its stated goals of energy independence.
Officer Charged with Official Oppression
The incident was self-reported by the officer involved and was quickly investigated and determined to be a criminal offense.
City of Aransas Pass Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary with Stars & Stripes Festival
The free, family-friendly event drew a strong turnout from the community for an evening of celebration.
Texas A&M President’s Five-Year Contract Includes $1.25 Million in Base Pay
The terms for Susan Ballabina, promoted in May, include possible merit bonuses and deferred compensation, records show.
Disturbance with a Weapon
This is an isolated incident and an active and ongoing investigation.
Laredo Field Office Seize $1.1 Million in Cocaine in 24 hours
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Field Office ports of entry seized cocaine valued at more than $1.1 million in one day.
Texas AG Secures Over $13 Million from Walmart
Investigations revealed that Walmart made false representations to drivers regarding their pay, including pre-tips selected by customers at checkout, base pay, and special incentive earnings opportunities.
A Year After Deadly Floods, Texas Lawmakers Haven’t Addressed Training for Emergency Coordinators
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
CBP officers seize over $3.7M in cocaine at Hidalgo Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Pharr International Bridge seized cocaine valued at $3,723,654 in a single enforcement action.
Stabbing 900 Flour Bluff Drive
When Officers arrived, they found a male suffering from lacerations and a stab wound, and multiple victims of an assault with minor injuries.
Texas Stock Exchange to Launch Trading on Monday
The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.
Corpus Christi Declines to Seek Federal Grant for Desalination Plant
City Council members traded insults before the 5-4 vote blocked an effort to apply for up to $120 million in federal grants to help build the treatment plant.
River Authority’s Budget Woes to Water-Needy Corpus Christi
Cities and other water users have already paid $4.1 million to reserve water from a seawater desalination plant that is not close to construction.
Vehicle Recovered from Port Aransas Ship Channel
The recovery operation involved multiple agencies working together to safely recover the vehicle.
Council Approves Phase 2 of the Reclaimed Water
Construction is scheduled for completion in May 2027.
Flights to Denver Remain Available for Booking Until Mid August
During a discussion with Frontier representatives on June 29, the airline indicated that negotiations with CCIA are ongoing.
Local Drug Dealers go to Prison
Over the past couple of months, four local drug dealers have been sentenced to prison.
Firework Safety for Independence Day
The Corpus Christi Fire Department reminds residents and visitors that the possession or discharge of fireworks within the city limits, including all city beaches, is illegal.
Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly 100 Pounds of Cocaine at Falfurrias Checkpoint
According to CBP, agents discovered the narcotics while conducting a routine inspection at the checkpoint.