According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths in the United States.
As the worst of the winter weather moves out of Texas, officials are optimistic the power grid will hold amid frigid temperatures.
Crews are performing equipment checks, deploying cold weather mitigations, and coordinating with local officials and emergency responders.
State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
Power outages are a possibility during any severe weather event. But a local power outage is different from a larger power grid problem.
Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.
In less than one month, a second Kleberg County judge has been arrested, following an incident at a Kingsville retail store Saturday evening.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding the four-legged officers who serve alongside law enforcement across the country.
Additional officers are on site as a precaution while the investigation remains ongoing.
This past Saturday, 21 young women competed in the NCJLS Queen’s Contest.
The trooper reported the odor of an alcoholic beverage and administered standardized field sobriety tests at the scene.
Robstown police investigated a report involving a student who displayed a firearm on social media.
Dec 6, 2025
La Posada de Kingsville.
Dec 21, 2025
It may be the first day of winter, but it doesn’t feel like it in South Texas. While much of the country is bundling up, gardening season continues here. Meet Texas Master Gardener Gretchen Stinson and learn more about the Kingsville Community Teaching Garden and how it’s helping the community grow no matter the season.
Nov 22, 2025
The City of Kingsville, in partnership with the historic King Ranch, celebrated the spirit of the American cowboy this weekend during the annual Ranch Hand Weekend festivities.
Dec 25, 2025
When you don’t have snow in South Texas.
Oct 25, 2025
National Night Out in Bishop, Texas.
Oct 31, 2025
Halloween in Bishop, Texas.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths in the United States.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding the four-legged officers who serve alongside law enforcement across the country.
Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.
Travelers who do not present a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification will be required to pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID, a modernized identity verification system, to clear security.
Removal Required as Part of the Governor’s Directive.
Only 16 water treatment plants across 10 municipalities in Texas have achieved this distinction by maintaining the rigorous criteria for 12 consecutive months or more.
The team has collaborated closely with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Property Crimes Division for over 15 years, refining its ability to respond quickly and effectively.
The agreement enables the city to supply up to 8 million gallons per day of Type II reclaimed water for Valero’s industrial operations.
The project will include 80 senior apartment units, with 75 reserved for households earning at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income.
After an industrial building boom on Corpus Christi Bay, the city is drilling wells to meet water demand, and rural Nueces County residents say their own wells are being impacted.
Janzen was one of 37 higher education leaders to participate in the DCLI after receiving nomination support from TAMUK’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Under the License Use Agreement model, nonprofit organizations can rent fields at affordable rates, starting at $4.25 per hour or $5.25 per hour with lights.
The top-ranked Celina High School football team is barrelling toward another state championship this month. Its coach is barred from the field.
Lady Badger Leah Gutierrez surpassed 1,000 career points.
The City of Kingsville held a special dedication ceremony Wednesday at Dick Kleberg Park to rename the girls’ t-ball softball field in honor of longtime umpire David Chavez.
CBP seized the narcotics and vehicles. Homeland Security Investigations Special Agents arrested the drivers and initiated criminal investigations.
The driver was detained, and the narcotics and vehicle were seized in accordance with federal guidelines.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine with an approximate value of more than $551,000 hidden within a 2008 Chevrolet.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Gateway International Bridge encountered a man wanted by Cameron County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault, indecency with child by sexual contact.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to expand on Texas’ controversial floating barrier during a Wednesday visit to the Rio Grande Valley.
The Texas Office of the Attorney General’s Criminal Investigation Division recently conducted raids throughout the greater Houston area at locations and businesses known to promote or be connected with criminal activity.
The Texas governor expects an action plan later this week, saying he doesn’t see “any reason” visa holders should be employed in schools.
Community college leader brings more than 25 years of experience in student success, strategic partnerships, and institutional innovation to DMC’s executive team.
With the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College Station campus.
The Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.
Newly-released state data tracked the long-term outcomes of public school students who enrolled a decade ago.
Gifted scholarships will keep DMC administrator’s legacy moving forward as resources for students pursuing their dreams locally and in the Rockport area.
As the worst of the winter weather moves out of Texas, officials are optimistic the power grid will hold amid frigid temperatures.
Crews are performing equipment checks, deploying cold weather mitigations, and coordinating with local officials and emergency responders.
State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
Power outages are a possibility during any severe weather event. But a local power outage is different from a larger power grid problem.
The detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, and important dates to know.
The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they come from.
The Corpus Christi Public Libraries’ Winter Coat Drive runs through January 31, 2026.
Flocked trees with artificial snow are not accepted.
Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services encourages residents to focus on their post-holiday cleanup to support citywide recycling.
January 2026 Events Calendar for Robert J. Kleberg Public Library.
Mark your calendar for weekly guided nature walks, youth and family classes, crafts, story time, and sensory play.
Brush County Pregnancy Resource Center will offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL pregnancy services. For more information or to make an appointment please call (361) 945-4282.
On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe, delivering presents to children.
A military pilot ejected safely Tuesday afternoon after their jet crashed just south of Naval Air Station Kingsville.
During the visit, Waters recognized the efforts of frontline recruiters and reinforced the command’s commitment to local outreach and talent acquisition.
The U.S. Department of the Navy will contribute $615,514 toward the project, with an additional $407,385 provided through the DEAAG Grant.
MOBEX events are large-scale readiness assessments designed to simulate the activation of up to 50,000 Reserve Sailors within 30 days.
The Blue Angels put in a hard day of practice yesterday and today for tomorrow's Wings Over South Texas Air Show at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.
Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 4900 block of Ayers Street in reference to a shooting.
Following an on-scene investigation, Reynaldo H. Salazar Jr., age 34, was arrested and charged.
In less than one month, a second Kleberg County judge has been arrested, following an incident at a Kingsville retail store Saturday evening.
According to officials, DPS troopers contacted task force special agents for assistance after stopping a vehicle that was subsequently searched.
Residents who receive calls claiming to be from the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office and requesting money or personal information are advised to hang up immediately.
The vehicle accelerated southbound on SH-35 Business North at a high rate of speed and refused to yield to emergency lights and sirens.
The investigation comes as children across the state are expelled from pediatric practices and denied medical care based on their vaccination status.
Human trafficking is a crime that involves sexual exploitation or forced labor. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, sex or background.
Texas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.
As a result, Texas patients experience diminished quality of health care due to their preferred physicians receiving incomplete or out-of-date patient health records.
HHSC oversees the Rural Mental Health Initiative Grant Program to support counties with a population of less than 250,000.
The Red Cord Initiative is a community-based program dedicated to supporting adults experiencing labor and/or sex trafficking and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation.
Other Texas Republicans have called to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota.
The initial focus is on Minnesota’s 5,600 refugees who have not yet been given lawful permanent resident status (Green Cards).
Texas-based oil companies have largely been silent on Trump’s assertion that they would help to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.
The reduced maximum validity periods for certain categories will result in more frequent vetting of aliens who apply for authorization to work in the United States.
This policy guidance is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after Nov. 27, 2025.
Rep. Troy Nehls of Richmond was among House Republicans who had previously opposed releasing the files, but reversed their stances this week.
