An update on all things happening in South Texas

Alice teams up with Jim Wells County to address illegal dumping.U.S. House Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D) seeks another term representing the Valley. Texas Highway Patrol increases enforcement for holiday travel.Rio Grande Valley beings no refusal DWI enforcement campaign in time for holiday season.And more Texas news.

City of Rockport lifts water boil notice issued Monday.Lake Corpus Christi water levels rise slightly from 11.9 percent to 12.2 percent thanks to weekend rain. Choke Canyon Reservoir steady at 10.3 percent capacity. Lavaca-Navidad River Authority releases statement on the Corpus Christi-region water shortage.High school football teams heading to playoffs this Thanksgiving.TAMU-CC women's basketball falls to Oklahoma State Monday night.And more South Texas news.

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority receives $46 million federal grant for new maintenance facility.Designs for new Veterans Memorial Academy Performing Arts Theater shown to San Benito residents.Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley one of 50 organizations to receive $150,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation.Regional weekend sports update.And more South Texas news.

Latest Updates From Around South Texas

Portland City Council explores alternative water supplies, independence from Corpus Christi's water.Valley International Airport Board of Directors narrows search for new director, expected to announce selection next week. New Bob Hall Pier will not meet original completion date on Jan. 7, according to county leaders. 'Runner of the Year,' TAMU-CC sophomore Elizabeth Khatevi to run in NCAA Division 1 Women's Cross Country Championships on Saturday. How she's feeling about the big race.

Inner Harbor Desalination Plant officially back on the table after Corpus Christi City Council approves new path forward in 6-3 vote.Texas appeals blocking of new congressional map to US Supreme Court.Area district superintendents gather at Del Mar College symposium to discuss success of dual enrollment program.And more Texas news.

Alternative water sources to take main stage during Corpus Christi City Council meeting Tuesday, what's happened so far.McAllen ISD removing Ten Commandments from display in classrooms as district awaits federal court ruling for ongoing legal dispute.And more Texas news.

Vice chair of Corpus Christi's planning commission, Brian Mandel resigns after allegedly sending threatening text messages to University of Louisville head coach and others.Preview of Corpus Christi City Council meeting Tuesday. Ranch Hand breaks ground on 400,000-square foot facility in Seguin. Texas Democrats meet in Corpus Christi Saturday for Thanksgiving celebration, candidate introductions.Blues musician Joe Bonamassa returns to Corpus Christi Tuesday after more than 10 years.Weekend sports review.

Corpus Christi City Council to review plans to revive Inner Harbor desal project on Tuesday.City and community leaders break ground on new $30 million Harbor Bridge Parks project.New Portland venue 'Fifth and Elm' ready for weekend crowd.Preview of weekend sports.Edinburgh-native Bobby Pulido wins Latin Grammy for Best Tejano album.And more Texas news.

Four-acre vegetation fire near Odem has been contained.Harlingen CISD sees student enrollment drop by several 100 compared to 2024, prepares for $222.9 million budget.President Trump signs to end 43-day government shutdown Wednesday night.About TAMUK's Caesar Kleberg Research Institute new endowed chair Dr. Fidel Hernandez.Thursday marks last day to submit feedback survey on proposed changes to Victoria transit. College sports update, and more Texas news.

Corpus Christi Water provides water supply update to city council Tuesday.RGV education professional Angela Churchill announces run for Texas House Dist. 40 for Republican Party.South Texas honors our nation's heroes with special Veterans Day ceremonies and events across the region.TAMU-CC men's basketball falls to Kansas Tuesday 77-46. And more Texas news.