Rockport-Fulton’s girls 400 relay team wins regional title; Boles, Wood also earn state spots
KINGSVILLE — The Rockport-Fulton High School’s girls 400-meter relay team will head to the state track and field meet with some more gold. The Pirates sprint relay squad continued their record-breaking run this spring by winning at the Region IV-4A Track and Field Championships at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville on May 2.
Pirates rally for Game 2 win to sweep Columbia, headed to area round
SINTON — Sinton freshman Mason Swanson knew he had to execute in the situation he stepped into on Saturday against Columbia in the second game of a Class 4A Division II bi-district series. Swanson, hitting fifth in the Pirates order, stepped to the plate in an odd situation during...
Carroll High School students hit the jackpot at Las Vegas-themed prom
Carroll High School held its Las Vegas-themed prom at the Ortiz Center on May 2. 2026-2027 school year: Corpus Christi ISD to offer new online high school option Students danced the night away on the dance floor while posing for photos with their friends. John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva...
Cotton Precision: Digital Tools Tested In Texas Fields
GABE SALDANA – COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS. The digital agriculture team of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Corpus Christi has launched a project aimed at providing commercial cotton producers with advanced digital management tools and evaluating the new technology’s performance. The researchers have teamed up...
Tesla lithium refinery found to have leaked toxic metals and ‘poison’ into Texas ditch
A report has suggested that a Tesla lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas, could be exploiting a gap in testing to discharge two toxic metals and other concerning pollutants. Nueces County Drainage District No. 2 asked for the test from Eurofins Environment Testing after local workers were alarmed to see that a pipe unknown to them was sending a black liquid into a drainage ditch...
Pirates pole vaulter Gus Johnson punches ticket to state meet
KINGSVILLE — Rockport-Fulton senior Gus Johnson has punched his ticket to the University Interscholastic League State Track and Field Meet. Johnson finished second in the boys pole vault on Friday at the Region IV-4A meet on Friday at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville to earn a spot in Austin later in May. Johnson cleared 15-feet, which was three inches behind winner Dane Mignerey...
The MOST LOVED Neighborhood Cafe for Breakfast & Brunch in Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi locals did not just find Hester’s Cafe & Coffee Bar – Six Points; they turned it into their go-to comfort spot for breakfast, brunch, and casual lunch. They come for strong coffee, big plates, and baked goods that taste like something a talented friend made at home.
A new desal discussion on the agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting
Corpus Christi City Council votes Tuesday on whether to evaluate a desalination proposal from AXE H2O.
NCWCID #3 gets third arsenic violation despite lower sample
NCWCID #3 received its third arsenic violation April 22, despite a recent sample below the federal limit. That’s because EPA compliance is based on a running annual average, not a single test.
Corpus Christi woman surprised with 100th birthday party, moved to tears
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A woman celebrating her 100th birthday was brought to tears after walking into a surprise party filled with family, friends, and generations of loved ones gathered in her honor. At first, she didn’t believe the celebration was for her. “I thought, oh my God…...

















