Corpus Christi’s Buc Days Night Parade celebrates community, tradition, and generations of memories
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thousands of people lined Leopard Street to get a look at this year's Buc Days Rally Night Parade. The parade kicked off celebrations for the week and a half long Buc Days festivities. Laurie Ufret is a proud Roy Miller High School graduate from 1989....
Tesla’s ‘Clean’ Lithium Supply Faces Questions After Toxic Metals Found in Wastewater
For all the promises of a zero-emission future, the reality of electric vehicle manufacturing remains a dirty business. In South Texas, the consequences are flowing directly into local waterways. Tesla's billion-dollar lithium refinery outside Corpus Christi-marketed by CEO Elon Musk as a clean, acid-free operation-is now at the center of an environmental crisis. Independent lab tests have detected carcinogenic...
Corpus Christi council members added as defendants in mayor’s court case
Five Corpus Christi City Council members have been added as defendants in Mayor Paulette Guajardo’s federal court case related to a planned hearing for her removal. Guajardo’s original complaint, in which she requested a preliminary injunction , is based on assertions of due process issues related to the hearing, records show. The city of Corpus Christi had initially been the sole defendant. Documents filed as...
First-of-its-kind ceremony at Tuloso-Midway honors students entering military
Organizers say the ceremony was created to recognize future service members in the same way student-athletes are honored when they sign to play college sports.
Corpus Christi explores desalination plant at Barney Davis site amid worsening water crisis
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City leaders in Corpus Christi are exploring a potential desalination facility at the Barney Davis Power Plant as part of ongoing efforts to address the region’s worsening water shortage. Three high-ranking city officials met this week with representatives from CPS Energy, which owns the...
Texas deputies tired of playing catch as new plan targets loose livestock
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Loose livestock on South Texas roads is more than an inconvenience, it’s a growing safety risk that can turn dangerous in seconds. Now, the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new program designed to solve one of the biggest challenges deputies face: identifying who the animals belong to.
Corpus Christi Water addresses water restrictions, potential $500 fines
Corpus Christi is preparing for a Level 1 Water Emergency with a proposed 5,250-gallon monthly limit for residents and potential $500 fines. "It's not something we want to do."
6 Things to Know: Southside shooting investigation, veteran resource fair
Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know before you walk out the door this Friday morning.
Nearly A Decade After She Vanished, This Texas Dog Finally Ran Back Into Her...
Blue’s story is one of those reminders that life can turn in an instant, even when everything seems safe and steady. Before any chaos touched her world, she had a loving family, plenty of affection, and the kind of comfort every dog deserves. She was happy, secure, and right where she belonged.
Charges dismissed against a suspected drunk driver accused of killing a couple
On Thursday, charges were dismissed against 54-year-old Carmen Guevara and she was released from the Nueces County Jail.
