USS Lexington’s longtime director of operations retires after 35 years
For thousands of visitors who have walked the decks of the USS Lexington, M. Charles "Rusty" Reustle's fingerprints are on nearly every exhibit aboard.
Aransas Pass high school student participates in dance seminar in New York
Aransas Pass High School freshman Xila Villafuerte recently returned from New York after attending the 31st Summer School of Excellence at the American Academy of Ballet (AAB) Summer Intensive, hosted at Purchase College, SUNY (State University of New York). Villafuerte, who earned a scholarship to attend the June prog
Abbott awards $150K to Coastal Bend counties for veteran assistance
Governor Abbott awarded $5.8 million to South Texas veterans groups Tuesday, including $150,000 split between San Patricio and Bee counties.
DPS seek assistance in locating vehicle involved in fatal accident
NUECES COUNTY - On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to an auto-pedestrian crash on County Road 44 just West of FM 1684. A vehicle was traveling eastbound on CR 44 struck two pedestrians walking in the roadway and left the scene. Kimberly Varela (23) of...
Texas Saharan dust could make allergies worse in these cities
A massive cloud of Saharan dust reached southern Texas to alter air quality during community festivities and Hispanic Heritage Week. Key cities like Brownsville, San Antonio and Houston feel the impact of the dense layer of mineral particles coming from North Africa. Experts recommend limiting outdoor exercise and moni
Man pardoned for Jan. 6 riot arrested in Corpus Christi on federal gun charges
Peter Schwartz, who received the stiffest sentence of any Jan. 6 defendant, is back in federal custody after park rangers found two loaded pistols and suspected cocaine in his truck.
Corpus Christi woman wrongly linked to warrants during Warrant Resolution Month
The Corpus Christi woman was linked to 5 arrest warrants due to having the same name as the person attached to the warrants. The issue was resolved after KRIS 6 investigated.
Progress made in the fight to make London ISD area safer for walking
On Tuesday, the Corpus Christi City Council will vote on whether the city's Public Works department can apply for a grant to build a 2,500-foot sidewalk along London Pirate Road.
Man dies after being ejected in rollover crash on FM 70
An 18-year-old man died on Sept. 12 in a single-vehicle crash while traveling south on Farm to Market 70 near County Road 14 in Nueces County, a Texas Highway Patrol news release said. Kevin Aguilar, of Alamo, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from the vehicle, according to Sgt. Rob Mallory.
Investigation concludes after non-verbal student leaves school campus
Lt. Daniel Alcala with the Sinton Police Department said he has turned over all of the department's evidence to the San Patricio County District Attorney for review.
