While not a City project, the breakwater aims to protect the shoreline from erosion caused by wave action and create habitats for marine life such as oysters and fish in Corpus Christi Bay.
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Drought Status Stage 3 Continues
The City of Corpus Christi reminds all residents that Stage 3 drought restrictions remain in effect until further notice.
Jackpot Withheld Amid $83 Million Dollar Lottery Investigation
The winning ticket, purchased online through the courier Jackpocket, is being scrutinized by lawmakers concerned about the legality of third-party services.
TAMUK and Everblue Partner to Expand Weatherization Workforce
The collaboration aims to elevate Texas' weatherization workforce and improve service standards across the state.
Undercover Operation Sends Drug Dealing Sex Offender to Prison
At the hearing, the court heard additional evidence of Garcia’s extensive criminal history that includes convictions for aggravated sexual assault of a child, burglary and possession of a controlled substance.
Texas Lawmakers Want to Require Sheriffs to Work with ICE
Some sheriffs worried that Senate Bill 8 could create an unfunded mandate.
University of Texas System Bans Drag Shows in Campus Facilities
The move comes a few weeks after the Texas A&M System issued a similar ban, which is being challenged in court.
Arrest of Houston-Area Abortionist and Crackdown on Clinics Providing Illegal Abortions
Rojas, a midwife known as “Dr. Maria,” was taken into custody in Waller County and charged with the illegal performance of an abortion, a second-degree felony, as well as practicing medicine without a license.
CBP Officers Seize Weapons
Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.
Texas Lawmakers Seek to Transfer University of Houston-Victoria to Texas A&M System
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, said Texas A&M is better positioned to grow the Victoria school and serve the region’s petrochemical and agriculture industries.
Texas Schools use Uncertified teachers to Fill Vacancies. Lawmakers Want Stop it.
Amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.
Big Bend Sector Welcomes Dolly, the First Foal Born in U.S. Border Patrol History
The newborn filly, named Dolly, was born on March 9 to her mother, Juanita, at the Sierra Blanca U.S. Border Patrol Station in Sierra Blanca, Texas.
Texas is Running out of Water
By one estimate, the state’s municipal supply will not meet demand by 2030 if there’s a severe drought and no water solutions are implemented.
Robstown Organized Crime Unit Executed Arrest Warrant
If you have information that could aid in the ongoing fight against crime, please contact the Organized Crime Unit at 361-387-3531 ext. 1007.
Fire in Beeville
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Beeville Firefighters and Bee County Sheriff’s Office responded earlier to a report of smoke in the area off of County Road 331.
Overnight Homicide at 5900 Block of Ayers Street
Detectives do not believe this to be a random act of violence and there is no threat to the community.
Feds are Opening More Detention Centers in Texas
The Trump administration plans to reopen a facility in Dilley. The Obama era family holding unit for illegal immigration.
Texas Senate Unveils Bill Requiring Voters to Prove Citizenship
Voters who don’t provide proof of citizenship would be placed on a separate voter roll and could cast ballots only in U.S. House and Senate races.
Texas AG Announces Investigation into Dallas for Sanctuary City Policies
Recently, Dallas Interim Police Chief Michael Igo said that “[t]he Dallas Police Department is not assisting any federal agency on detaining people that are either documented or undocumented in the City of Dallas.”
TCEQ Approves Permit for Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus
The rigorous review process included technical evaluation, environmental assessment, and opportunities for public input to ensure the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus meets all regulatory requirements.