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Collegiate earns bronze in national ranking

The school, located on Del Mar College's East Campus, graduates its students with one and sometimes two associate degrees.

 

Police: Burglary case leads to child predator

A man believed to have been seen fleeing from a 10-year-old girl's bedroom last year was arrested Friday, a police news release states.

 

Girl in stable condition after burn injuries

A 13-month-old girl of Robstown remains in stable condition after she was taken to San Antonio with severe burns on her face and torso, police said.

 

Kleberg County has first West Nile virus death

Kleberg County health officials confirmed Friday the death of a elderly man in Ricardo July 2 as the year's first case of West Nile virus.

 

Police: Man slaps, pushes woman in parking lot

Corpus Christi police arrested a 46-year-old man early Friday after he was seen pulling a screaming woman up off the ground in a parking lot.

 

Kemp's ridley sea turtles make slow comeback

About 157 nests have been found in Texas this season from April to mid-July through the efforts of volunteers, staff and beachgoers.

 

Despite quick verdict, shooting trial isn't over

Jurors needed only 12 hours to reject the idea that James Holmes was legally insane when he opened fire on a packed movie theater, bringing relief to the families of the dozen people he killed and scores he injured three years ago.

 

Doctor: 3-4 month recovery for ex-President Bush

The fractured neck bone suffered by former President George H.W. Bush when he fell at his summer home will be allowed to heal on its own, a recovery that could take three to four months, officials said.

 

DEA chief: Escaped drug lord will be found again

The Drug Enforcement Administration's top agent hasn't really slept since he got word Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman had sneaked out of maximum-security prison in Mexico though a mile-long tunnel that opened beneath his cell's shower nearly a week ago.

 

Woman found dead in TX jail spoke of depression

A black woman who authorities say hanged herself in a Texas jail had posted an online video earlier this year saying she was suffering from "a little bit of depression," though family and friends say the 28-year-old gave no indication she was distraught enough to contemplate suicide.

 

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