Olivia Garrett

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Olivia Garrett

A Corpus Christi former labor union president has pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $280,000 from his union, the U.S. Department of Justice announced April 28. Robert Cirilo, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of embezzling from a labor organization, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas. Cirilo led United Steelworkers Local 13-1647 from 2021 through 2024. Cirilo will be sentenced on Aug. 12.

2 weeks ago | caller.com | Olivia Garrett

More than 1,000 international students have had their visas revoked since late March, impacting universities across the U.S., including those in the Coastal Bend area of Texas. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University-Kingsville have confirmed that several students have been affected. The ACLU of Texas criticized the visa revocations, citing a lack of due process for the affected students.

3 weeks ago | caller.com | Olivia Garrett

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi opened a new passport acceptance facility, the second in Corpus Christi. The facility offers passport applications, renewals and photos by appointment. New passports, certain renewals and lost/stolen passports must be processed in person. Applicants need proof of identity and citizenship and payment via check or money order. Need a new passport? Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has opened a new passport acceptance facility on campus.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Olivia Garrett

Early voting is underway for several local races in the Coastal Bend. Not all cities or school districts are having elections this May. But there are several races on the ballot for cities and school districts in Nueces, San Patricio and Aransas counties, including school bond elections. Here's what to know about the election:What's on the ballot in Nueces County? In Nueces County, school districts in Flour Bluff, Agua Dulce and Bishop are holding elections.

3 weeks ago | caller.com | Olivia Garrett

Early voting is underway for several local races in the Coastal Bend. Not all cities or school districts are having elections this May. But there are several races on the ballot for cities and school districts in Nueces, San Patricio and Aransas counties, including school bond elections. Here's what to know about the election:What's on the ballot in Nueces County? In Nueces County, school districts in Flour Bluff, Agua Dulce and Bishop are holding elections.