More groundwater is on the way, despite rural resident protests
(This story was updated to add new information.) The city of Corpus Christi is moving forward with the purchase of $28 million in water rights for a third well field in Nueces County — a decision that followed protracted council discussion as leaders weighed potential curtailment against outcry by rural residents who...
Corpus Christi mobile food distribution Feb. 10
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend Food Bank (CBFB) will host a mobile food distribution event on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 5442 Bear Lane to provide meals for local families in need. CBFB said distribution is from 7-9:30 a.m. or while supplies last. On-site registration opens at 6:00...
Local schools named to state Honor Roll
A quartet of San Patricio County schools has been named to a statewide honor list, which recognizes schools that are going and performing above and beyond in closing educational gaps. Per a list from the nonprofit organization, Educational Results Partnership has released its 2025 Honor Roll. According to the Honor...
Corpus Christi buys $28M in groundwater rights for Western Well Field
Corpus Christi City Council approves $28 million purchase of groundwater rights on 2,478 acres to expand Western Well Field and boost water supply.
$28M water deal sparks backlash from rural Nueces County landowners
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A newly approved 28 million dollar water deal is drawing sharp criticism from rural property owners in Nueces County who fear the project could threaten their water wells and their livelihoods. Corpus Christi City Council approved the purchase of water rights tied to land near...
South Texas Water Park Abruptly Closes Permanently
Hurricane Alley opened in 2012 and served the Coastal Bend and South Texas areas for 15 years.
Officials to discuss Corpus Christi Army Depot job protection efforts Wednesday
Corpus Christi Mayor and Nueces County Judge will discuss job protection efforts at the Army Depot during Wednesday's 2:30 p.m. news conference.
Woman gets furniture refund after KRIS6 helps resolve dispute
A Corpus Christi woman finally received her $675 furniture refund after KRIS 6 News contacted Bel Furniture about the delayed cashier's check.
Corpus Christi council approves wastewater deal to ease water shortage
Five-year agreement with Flint Hills Resources will free up potable water for residents and businesses while creating new revenue stream for the city
CCPD: Cyclist hit by semi-truck on Saratoga has died
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A bicyclist has died following a collision with a semi-truck earlier this month on Corpus Christi’s Southside, police confirmed Tuesday. CCPD PIO Antonio Contreras told 3NEWS that officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched around 8:31 p.m. last Monday to the...
