Locals with Jalisco ties describe fear and hope following death of ‘El Mencho’
A former Port Aransas resident now living in Puerto Vallarta shares what she witnessed after the reported death of 'El Mencho'
San Patricio County receives part of $84 million from Texas GLO for coastal projects
The Texas General Land Office has awarded approximately $84.6 million to 14 coastal counties through two major coastal protection programs, including multiple projects in San Patricio County. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced the awards on Tuesday, Feb. 24 during a series of check presentations in...
An inside look into Nueces County’s new Animal Care Center
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new chapter is beginning for the Nueces County Animal Care Services department as leaders prepare to open a $3 million-dollar new Animal Care Center in Robstown. County officials said the upgraded facility will expand capacity, improve equipment and provide safer, more humane conditions for...
25th Annual Cesar Chavez March set for March 28
The march will honor the legacy of labor leader Cesar Chavez and the ongoing fight for farm workers' rights, with Dolores Huerta among the grand marshals.
I started birdwatching because my therapist told me to go outside more. Six months...
Tension: A data analyst gets told by his therapist to try birdwatching for brain fog — and six months later, his cognitive assessments show measurable improvement in memory, attention, and spatial awareness. Noise: We assume cognitive health requires brain-training apps, supplements, or medication — not standing in a...
Welfare check leads to standoff with CCPD and SWAT in Bay Area neighborhood
Multiple individuals have been detained after officers with CCPD responded to a welfare check on the corner of Indiana Drive and Swantner Drive.
Sheriff: Multiple agencies respond to Odem standoff, suspect found dead
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update:. A 62-year-old man is dead following a shooting that prompted a multi-agency law enforcement standoff that began on Monday afternoon and lasted until nearly midnight in the Bethel Estates area south of Odem, according to San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera. Rivera said deputies...
Police arrest one, detain four during welfare check in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department detained four people and arrested one person after responding to a welfare check at a home on Tuesday morning that led to a nearly hour long standoff. CCPD Officer Madeline Commons said officers were called around 8 a.m...
How much does it cost to buy a house in Corpus Christi in 2026?
How much does it cost to buy a house in Corpus Christi in 2026?. Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market.
TAMUCC hosts Islander Homecoming 2026: A week of tradition and community
The week-long celebration brings together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader Coastal Bend community for a series of spirited events.
