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Home of McAllen Commissioner Rudy Castillo one of at least six locations raided by Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents Thursday. Former CCPD officer charged with indecent assault after allegedly inappropriately touching a woman while responding to a domestic violence call in August. Corpus Christi City Council to discuss Inner Harbor desal plant next steps after halting project in S...

Inner Harbor desalination plant listed on Friday workshop agenda even though council voted to stop the project weeks ago. County Sheriff Officers Association officials fight for first responder pay raises. Victoria Police Department Lt. Jason Martin announces retirement after 20 years serving the community. Victoria County District Judge Eli Garza seeks fourth term. City of Corpus Christi acceptin...

T-45 Navy training jet crashes near Naval Air Station- Kingsville Tuesday afternoon. Pilot reported to be okay, crash remains under investigation. Area school districts see rise in school threats. U.S. Coast Guard arrests four men for illegally fishing 450 pounds of red snapper in federal waters off of South Texas. Hidalgo County Commissioners adopt order that bans roadside sale of non-livestock a...

One man was arrested at a Corpus Christi tire shop during a joint operation by Texas DPS, DEA, and CCPD. Victoria Police Department Chief Chuck Young will resign on October 10. A 13-year-old student was arrested for bringing a BB gun to school. A grass fire on US Highway 77 was extinguished, and Brownsville firefighters are participating in a cancer study. SpaceX's 11th starship rocket test is...

City of Corpus Christi responds to Environmental Working Group report that claimed 13 contaminants were found in the city's drinking water. City of Mathis finds temporary solution to water crisis through old wells. South Texas cotton gins accumulating unsold bales as uncertainty over international trade deals puts sales on hold. Hugo Rosas sworn in as new City of Refugio police chief. Cameron...

Report finds City of Corpus Christi's drinking water contains 13 contaminants, 10 linked to cancer, according to Environmental Working Group. City of Corpus Christi's Auditor's Office failed peer review back in May. TAMU-CC's Autonomous Research Institute demonstrates Cirrus drone project advancements. Rio Fest kicks off Friday at Harlingen baseball field. Undefeated UTRGV football...

Rockport Fulton ISD increases police presence after receiving threats of violence towards superintendent allegedly from man in Houston area. City of Starbase will soon control, maintain certain parts of Boca Chica Beach. McAllen makes top 20 in US News and World Report's '26 best places to live." Victoria County judge Dan Gilliam announces run for re-election. Gov. Abbott appoints Amy...

Corpus Christi city council members consider deal with South Texas Water Authority that could deliver up to 10 million gallons of water a day. Council approves infrastructure projects totaling $54.7 million Tuesday. Kingsville city commissioners postpone decision on appointed city manager's employment agreement for second time. Refugio County commissioners court approves 2023-24 financial audi...

Corpus Christi city council to address new traffic signal systems for city intersections, expansion of airport flight information display system, Adobe licensing for city graphics, water projects and more. La Nina could decrease expected rain chances threatening Level 1 Water Emergency by November. San Patricio Municipal Water District wants to take over City of CC's proposed La Quinta desal p...

Portland gas leak leads to resident evacuation Friday. City of Corpus Christi city council meeting preview. Multiple Hidalgo schools report cases of contagious hand, foot and mouth disease. Seadrift resident blames city officials for lawnmower accident while trying to address unmaintained ditch. UTRGV football finishes inaugural non-conference slate undefeated. And more Texas news.

Rio Grande Valley health officials on watch for cases of deadly fungus infection. Texas A&M-Victoria names lone finalist for university president. Bringing Baffin Back projects aims to fix water quality, pollution concerns in bay. Nueces County one step closer to demolishing historic courthouse. Brownsville historic buildings renovations nearly complete. Seadrift public works director resigns....

Tejano musician Bobby Pulido announces run for Texas 15th congressional district seat, taking on Monica de la Cruz. One Shoreline Plaza foreclosure auction happening Oct. 7. Crossroads stepping up cyber security measures after recent scam targeting rural communities. Rio Grande City Grulla ISD employee under review for remarks regarding assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Catholic...

City of Mathis could face difficulty drawing water from Lake Corpus Christi in late December if drought conditions continue, according to city officials. Overnight closures to impact Crosstown Expressway to Staples Street as well as IH 37 downtown and the Bayfront as crews install overhead signage for Harbor Bridge. US district judge rejects lawsuit challenging FAA's approval for SpaceX rocket...

Corpus Christi Housing Authority votes to fire CEO John Allsup for apartment deals that cost the city millions in tax revenue, appoints Chief Financial Officer Rhen Bass as interim CEO. 3 Victoria students arrested for false claims of weapons on campus. Rockport City Council approves two readings of ordinance that will raise property tax rate 11.16 percent for residents. Kingsville native and form...

Early morning shooting Sunday leaves man in critical condition, remains under investigation. Port A officials report economic boost thanks to busy summer season. Mission City Council appoints assistant city manager Juan Terrazas and Andy Garcia as dual interim city managers after Mike Perez's administrative leave. Victoria College receives $235,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation for "tr...

Corpus Christi residents to see increase in utilities and property tax after passing new budget Tuesday. Elementary student arrested by Victoria County Sheriff's Office for making false weapon report as a joke. Questionable sales of military vehicles and poor tracking of equipment bought with taxpayer funds reveled in forensic audit of Nueces County Emergency Services. Low enrollment effects t...

Nueces County approved a $130 million General Fund budget for 2025-26 with a 7.59% tax rate increase. Corpus Christi City Council hired independent counsel to investigate fraud allegations and awarded a $1.1 million fencing contract. Beeville appointed Assistant City Manager Daniel Dorgan as interim city manager. Texas A&M University Victoria transitioned from the University of Houston Victori...

Corpus Christi water rates to rise $4.78 after council moves forward proposed increase during Tuesday's council meeting. Council approves CCIA parking fee increase. Victoria City Council reviews water system operations and suggested improvements after experiencing two water boils over summer. Mission residents raise concern over growing pile of tires in vacant lot near Griffin Parkway and Moor...

Nueces County expects to recover over $2 million after July phishing scam. Review of the operating and capital budget councilmembers will vote on Tuesday. US Army Corps of Engineers looks for public input on expansion of Starbase Boca Chica SpaceX launch pad, infrastructure by Sept. 25.  Aransas County buys 950-acre Copano Cove Ranch for preservation, community use with Texas General Land Office g...

Corpus Christi City Council to vote to amend vacant buildings and mandatory property registration-related items, second reading of FY 2025-26 budget. Former Beeville police chief Kevin Behr files official employment grievance with the city, according to a letter from his attorney. Anna Galson new Brownsville ISD police chief after unanimous by the board of trustees. Victoria College's nursing...

Proposed crude oil tank farm rejected by planning and Zoning commission to move to Ingleside city council vote. Nueces County leaders say a property tax rate may increase $82 annually considering proposed budget. Cameron County adopts $244 million budget including salary increases for many county employees. South Texas expects elevated rain chances with Post Tropical Cyclone Lorena in the Pacific....

Corpus Christi City Council approves creation of vacant building registration fee to help preserve first responder resources. New Harbor Bridge's US 181 northbound exit to Beach Avenue now open to commuters, officially setting the sun on the old bridge. Multiple agencies respond to brushfire near Crossroads that is believed to have started from a lighting strike. State officials escort Mexican...

Corpus Christi City Council votes to stop work on Inner Harbor desal project, leaving city $122 million in debt. Council approves first vote on $1.6 billion budget for 2026, next vote coming Tuesday. Corpus Christi Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlburt submits letter of resignation, last day will be Sept. 19. Victoria Regional Airport receives $2.5 million from TxDOT to remodel terminal. Aransas...

Corpus Christi City Council to vote on future of Inner Harbor desal project during Tuesday's meeting. Victoria City Council to hold first votes for FY 25-26 budget and tax rate. IB McGee Beach Park to receive $1.1 million boardwalk that will connect to nearby nature park. South Texas Midday: Civic Threads reviews taxing terms with City Director of Finance and Procurement Sergio Villasana. Once...

A 90-day burn ban in Nueces County due to dry conditions, with violators facing fines up to $500. Attorneys for Homewood Suites are challenging a lawsuit over a $2 million grant. House Bill 5246 allows StarBase city leaders to close highways during rocket launches. The Victoria ISD approved a $159 million budget with a tax rate of 8.035 cents per $100. The UTRGV football team won 66-0. The City of...