Weekend Guide: Here’s what’s going on this weekend, May 15-17
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi. Find more fun in the Coastal Bend with the Visit Corpus Christi's event calendar: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/events/. Friday, May 15. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Gulf Coast Humane Society 3118 Cabaniss Rd, Corpus Christi. The Gulf Coast Humane Society reduced a
County veterans eligible for financial assistance
Military veterans in San Patricio County who received an honorable, general under honorable conditions, or uncharacterized discharge from the military are eligible to receive financial assistance from the San Patricio County Veteran Service Office. On May 6, the county’s Veteran Service Office announced the office has
Record turnout expected for Beach to Bay Relay
The 49th Beach to Bay Relay Marathon runs May 16 in Corpus Christi. The sold-out event draws 10,000 runners.
Southside Corpus Christi resident frustrated over Grizzly Drive’s condition
A Corpus Christi resident says Grizzly Drive has deteriorated for decades while nearby streets get repaired.
Lightning Feared as Cause of Asphalt Tank Fire
An asphalt storage tank caught fire at the Pin Oak Terminals facility in Corpus Christi, Texas Monday as severe weather swept through the area leaving officials to believe the blaze ended up started by a lightning strike. Severe thunderstorms swept through the Coastal Bend with wind gusts up to 60...
Water emergencies spread across South Texas as drought worsens. Here’s where
South Texas water crisis is no longer isolated. More cities are sounding alarms.
Rockport mayor declares water shortage emergency
Mayor Lowell Timothy Jayroe issued the proclamation as the City of Corpus Christi warns water resources could be curtailed by November 2026.
Coastal Bend thunderstorm snaps trees, damages homes and knocks out power
A powerful thunderstorm swept through the Coastal Bend, snapping trees, damaging homes, and leaving more than 23,000 AEP customers without power.
See video explaining Corpus Christi’s seawater desalination projects
In its battle against the drought racking the region, city of Corpus Christi officials have been actively pursuing four seawater desalination proposals — one of its own and three that would be in coordination with private or other public entities. It’s part of a layered strategy to build supply, augmenting other initi
‘It sounded like a train’: Storm makes Southside family evacuate
A Southside resident and her family evacuated their home after a thunderstorm early Monday morning brought down a tree and a power line.
