Corpus Christi Council to discuss data centers, City Charter amendments this week. Victoria City Council meets this week. Longtime Victoria community leader Brother Gary Moses dies, 76. SpaceX announces new date for Starship test flight. Fortieth screwworm case in Texas confirmed. Texas Hill Country flood cleanup now underway. Border buoys break free in Rio Grande floods. Abbott names Howden as Secretary of State. Analysis: 1 in 5 Texans with student loans are in default. Corpus Christi Hooks head home with win over San Antonio Missions. Wilson’s power game not enough as Victoria Generals fall. Spain defeats Argentina in FIFA World Cup finals.

Two dead as flooding continues across Texas Hill Country. ‘Agriculture emergency’ declared over Central, South Texas flooding. City of Corpus Christi opens filing period for mayoral and council member elections next week. SpaceX scrubs latest flight seconds before blastoff. Corpus Christi Independent School District’s Digital Scholars Academy coming soon. Blanche faces close vote in Senate Judiciary Committee. Camp Mystic moves wrongful death lawsuit to federal court. Corpus Christi-stationed Coast Guard rescue swimmer receives service award at ESPYS.

Judge dismisses Corpus Christi mayor’s request to throw out removal proceedings. State officials crack down on birth tourism. Port Isabel receives federal grant to advance boat lift and shipyard projects. Surfrider Foundation volunteers clean up Texas coastlines. SpaceX set for next Starship test flight. Record rainfall expected for South Central Texas. Canada suspends animal imports from Texas due to screwworm thread. Mexico files complaints over ICE-related deaths. Vital Signs: Sun can be a dangerous ally.

The Corpus Christi City Council approved multiple items and a look at an inclusive Dallas Fashion Show

The Corpus Christi City Council meets today at City Hall with a 19-item agenda, most of which are second readings before final approval. Meanwhile, a state administrative hearing continues over whether the city lawfully increased industrial water rates in 2024 and 2025 for Valero, CITGO, and LyondellBasell. Also, humanitarian organizations in Houston are working to send aid to victims of last month's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as families seek answers about how relief supplies are being delivered to those affected.

The TCEQ proposed a $162,650 fine against Odom for wastewater treatment violations. A local food truck owner was detained by ICE. The 2025 Flower Bluff ISD bond improvements are on track, with $193 million allocated. Heavy rains and flash floods in Victoria prompted state emergency response. A preliminary report on a Laredo jet crash revealed engine flameouts and system failures.

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In Corpus Christi, water rates may rise by nearly 6% for residential users, 7% for commercial users, and 5% for large volume users, following $1 billion spent on water projects. Victoria's Groundwater Conservation District may incentivize industry to use deeper aquifers.

AEP Texas receives $3.26 billion loan for state transmission projects. Harbor Island desalination project moves to next phase. Governor Abbott orders investigation into Mission medical center over "birth package" allegations. South Texas builders blame immigration enforcement for regional construction woes. Amazon could bring data center campus to Wharton County. City of Rockport selects Director of Administration. Karmelo Anthony’s defense team wants new trial and judge. Abbott announces commission to shape public education. Medical association wants Texas to restrict prediction market platforms. U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to expand national fertilizer manufacturing. Corpus Christi Hooks fall to Frisco Roughriders in home stand opener. AEP Texas receives $3.26 billionloan for state transmission projects. Harbor Island desalination project movesto financing, delivery phase. Governor Abbott orders investigation into Missionmedical center over ‘birth package’ allegations. South Texas builders blameimmigration enforcement for regional construction woes. Amazon could bring datacenter campus to Wharton County. City of Rockport appoints Henry to Director ofAdministration. Karmelo Anthony’s defense team wants new trial and judge. Abbottannounces commission to shape public education. Medical association wants Texasto restrict prediction market platforms. U.S. Department of Agriculture plansto expand national fertilizer manufacturing. Corpus Christi Hooks fall to FriscoRoughriders in home stand opener. Yeager joins Trojans as baseball coach. Corpus Christi's Lee Yeager joins Trojans as baseball coach.

Texas Supreme Court halts discovery in lawsuit against City of Corpus Christi. 18-year-old man shot during 4th of July altercation in Port Aransas. Benjamin’s Surf Shop founder passes away. Shiner police: News apps using AI content sending misinformation. Dallas County officials won’t release details on ICE-detained immigrant’s death. Trade association: Texas needs to invest billions into natural gas production to keep up Supreme Court allows Texas law prohibiting minors from downloading apps without consent. Communities shook by Hill Country floods celebrate Independence Day. Vital Signs: Diet crucial for protection against extreme heat. United States knocked out of FIFA World Cup. Corpus Christi Hooks return home for latest series. Victoria Generals maintain grip on top spot. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi extends tennis head coach’s contract through 2031.

Victoria City Council convenes this week. Nueces County officers hope to solve 2000’s Robstown murder mystery. Attorneys denied request to throw cell phone location evidence in San Benito police officer murder trial. Immigration crackdown takes toll on military veterans. Texas Stock Exchange commences trading. Self-taught Corpus Christi artist’s works featured in Beeville portraiture exhibit. FIFA World Cup winds down in Houston. Corpus Christi FC coach honored during Egypt’s World Cup match.

Jim Hogg County is combating the New World screw worm with a quarantine, while Sinton requests more time for hydrologists to review the Evangeline Groundwater Project.