Multiple cities issue disaster declarations citing water crisis
(The Center Square) – As the water crisis in South Texas and the Coastal Bend regions continue, city governments are issuing disaster declarations and county governments are signing proclamations urging legislative action. And as a desalinization plant stalls in Corpus Christi, plans are in the works for one to be built in the Rio Grande Valley where drought persists and Mexico continues to not comply...
Aransas Pass extends emergency declaration
The City of Aransas Pass has extended its declaration of emergency due to dwindling water resources and the threat of continued severe drought conditions around the region, with the declaration set to continue until further notice. According to an announcement posted on the city’s social media pages, the city has...
Coastal Bend coffee shops unite for ‘Sleeves of Support’ foster care campaign
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two Coastal Bend non-profits—Agape Ranch and New Life Refuge—are teaming up with local coffee shops to raise awareness for foster children and youth in a way many can get behind: coffee and tea. Starting tomorrow, residents can support Foster Care Awareness Month simply...
Marcus Mast returns to defend Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Championship
The 2026 PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals hit Corpus Christi May 1-2 at Hilliard Center.
APPD to release case files to family of missing girl
As the search continues for what happened to a girl who has been missing, the Aransas Pass Police Department has agreed to release the investigation files to the family of Elisa Roberson. According to an April 23 announcement from the Aransas Pass Police Department (APPD), the case files are being...
West Oso ISD faces $600K deficit, plans to reduce 20 positions
West Oso ISD faces a $600K deficit. The superintendent says no sports cuts are planned, but 20 positions may be reduced.
Harbor Island desalination project misses out on some state funding
(This story was updated to add new information.) A recent decision by the Texas Water Development Board indicates that of all the water projects across the state competing for funding, the Nueces River Authority’s large-scale Harbor Island desalination project isn’t a top priority. The Texas Water Development Board met in April to approve a prioritization list for funding projects through the 2026 State...
$1 billion desalination plant slated for Rio Grande Valley as Corpus Christi grapples with...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Tuesday night, the Corpus Christi City Council agreed to push back a vote on how much water refineries, businesses and households will have to cut back in usage if the city goes into a Level 1 emergency. Right now, the city is in Stage...
Corpus Christi mayor walks the plank to open Buc Days festival
Every year, Corpus Christi's mayor is kidnapped by pirates and walks the plank to open Buc Days, a tradition dating to 1938.
Corpus Christi, Nueces County clash over water pipeline approval
Nueces County Judge Connie Scott says the county's legal team is reviewing whether the city of Corpus Christi needs approval to build a 13-mile water pipeline.
