Coastal Bend College

Dear Coastal Bend College Students, Faculty, and Staff,

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act and our ongoing commitment to campus safety, Coastal Bend College is providing the following timely notification regarding a recent incident.

Incident Summary

Coastal Bend College Police investigated a report of theft involving college property. As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued on June 22, 2026. The suspect has been taken into custody by local law enforcement and is currently incarcerated.

Additionally, the individual has been issued a Criminal Trespass Warning, which prohibits them from entering or remaining on any Coastal Bend College property for a period of two years.

Current Status

· The case remains active and ongoing.

· Additional legal action may occur as part of the investigative process.

· At this time, there is no ongoing threat to the campus community related to this incident.

Safety Reminders

The safety of our campus community remains our top priority. We encourage all members to:

· Secure personal belongings at all times

· Avoid leaving items unattended

· Report any suspicious activity immediately

Reporting Information

If you have information related to this incident or observe suspicious behavior, please contact:

Coastal Bend College Police Department 361-354-2354 Emergency: 911

This notice is being issued to ensure transparency and promote continued awareness while the investigation proceeds.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to maintaining a safe campus environment.

Sincerely,
Dr. Celvin G. Walwyn
Chief of Police / Public Safety Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College extends its sincere condolences following the passing of Sarah Jaure. We join our community in mourning the loss of a respected leader and steadfast advocate whose contributions helped shape Coastal Bend College and the region it serves. Through her commitment to education and community service, Sarah helped create opportunities for generations of students and left a lasting mark on countless lives.

Alongside her husband, Paul, Sarah made an immeasurable impact on our college through her steadfast support of education and commitment to student success. In recognition of their enduring contributions, the Paul and Sarah Jaure Science Building was dedicated in their honor in 2021.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Jaure family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Sarah's legacy of leadership, service, and advocacy will continue to inspire our college community for years to come.

Attention, Alice! Is your child interested in promoting their own business? Register them today with Lemonade Day Coastal Bend by scanning the QR code or following the link below:

local.lemonadeday.org/coastal-bend

The event will take place at our CBC location in Alice on June 27th. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

In observance of Juneteenth, all Coastal Bend College locations will be closed on Thursday, June 18. Regular business hours will resume Monday, June 22.

Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday observed annually on June 19. The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as an important moment in our nation’s history.

Coastal Bend College is closely monitoring weather conditions and forecasts across our service area.

Students and employees are encouraged to use caution, stay informed, and exercise their best judgment when making travel decisions based on local conditions. If you are unable to safely travel to campus, please notify your instructor or supervisor.

At this time, college operations continue as scheduled. Should any changes become necessary, updates will be shared through official CBC channels, including email, text alerts, the college website (CoastalBend.edu), and CBC social media.

Your safety remains our priority.

Some Lemonade + Some Sun = Lots of Summer Fun 🍋☀️

On June 13th, Coastal Bend College Beeville had the pleasure of hosting twelve hard-working young entrepreneurs at Lemonade Day Coastal Bend. The day was hot and the lemonade was cold as city locals, families, and friends came out to support our young business owners.

Lemonade Day Coastal Bend is a community-wide event with the goal to unite residents and train the next generation of entrepreneurs, bringing people together in towns such as Alice, Robstown, Calallen, Portland, and many more areas in the coastal bend.
“Our mission is to help today’s youth become the business leaders, social advocates, community volunteers and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow… one lemonade stand at a time!” – Lemonade Day Coastal Bend

With a total of seven stands on Saturday morning, the various booths offered a variety of different sweet treats and goodies alike, ranging from baked goods, handmade jewelry, home decorations, 3D-printed toys, and of course, refreshing cups of lemonade with many different flavors!

Children from ages 3 to 13 were given the opportunity to develop their business skills, promote their products, make profit for their future goals, and have a fun time while doing so.

Lemonade Day Coastal Bend will be hosted by CBC’s Alice location on June 27th, so if you’re in the area, do make it a point to stop by and support these young business leaders on their first stop to success!