Food bank reduces distribution as summer demand rises and donations fall
The Coastal Bend Food Bank reduces distribution to once monthly as demand increases and donations drop, while an 11-year-old volunteer helps during her summer break.
Police arrest multiple drivers in Corpus Christi speeding crackdown
Corpus Christi Police Department arrested six drivers in three days for extreme speeding and reckless driving, with some reaching speeds of 129 mph on SPID as part of ongoing enforcement initiative.
Fireworms Take Texas Beaches By Storm
Beachgoers in Corpus Christi, Texas had to tiptoe around the venomous strip of fuzz known as the fireworm. These washed-up creatures wiggled their way up the Texas Gulf Coast, causing concern in any local and tourist in their path. Despite their small size, the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies...
Drillers Play Add-On Saturday, Hooks Aim for Split
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Drillers plated three runs over the final three innings Saturday night, fortifying a 5-1 triumph over the Hooks before 4,393 fans at Whataburger Field. With the series level at 2, Corpus Christi now seeks a split in Sunday's finale. Lucas Spence, who has been aboard in...
Portland wins program’s first Regional title, earns berth in American Legion World Series
The Portland Barbers had to do it the hard way, but they won the program's first American Legion Northwest Regional tournament on Sunday at Dehler Park in Billings, punching a ticket to the World Series later this week in North Carolina. The Barbers lost their opening game of the tournament...
Tax-Free Weekend: Coastal Bend families save big on back-to-school shopping
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Coastal Bend families are taking advantage of savings on the last day of Tax-Free Weekend. One by one, families made their way into Academy Sports and Outdoors in Corpus Christi for deals. Jean Hickey is on a mission to save on several essentials for her...
Salinas Park could see revival with proposed community BMX track
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Community members are working to bring back a local BMX track, aiming to create a space for riders of all ages to gather, grow and ride. The vision centers around Salinas Park, where organizers hope to rebuild and reopen the facility. Supporters met Sunday at...
Domingo Live!
A South Texas tradition since 1964, Domingo Live is Tejano music's most famous TV showcase. Join hosts Rudy Trevino and Barbi Leo live every Sunday morning for music.
APISD teachers awarded more than $43,000 in grants
More than a dozen teachers and staff from schools around Aransas Pass ISD will now have a little extra money for their classrooms this upcoming school year after the local education foundation awarded them thousands of dollars in grants. During a welcome event on Aug. 8 at A.C. Blunt Middle...
Corpus Christi schools hope to combat absenteeism in 2025-26
As schools prepare for the 2025-26 school year, local educators hope that students arrive not only for the first day of classes, but for every day after that as well. Data from recent school years has shown a persistent problem with attendance in Corpus Christi schools. It’s practically a guarantee that at least some...