New Hispanic bishop assumes leadership of Corpus Christi Diocese
Reverend Mario Alberto Avilés, originally from Mexico, will be officially installed this Wednesday in historic ceremony
Volunteers rescue cold-stunned sea turtles as Texas coast temperatures plummet
Rescue efforts are already underway as officials expect more cold-stunned turtles by Tuesday morning. If you see a turtle in need, don't touch it. Instead, call 1-866-TURTLE-5.
Missing Child Recovered in Mexico After Four-Year International Investigation
Corpus Christi, TX. — The U.S. Marshals Service announced Jan. 20 that a child missing for more than four years has been safely recovered in Mexico and reunited with family in Corpus Christi following an extensive international investigation. According to the agency, the investigation began after Neftaly Garcia...
Corpus Christi to vote on $6.6 million marina facility upgrade
Corpus Christi City Council votes Tuesday on $6.6 million boater facility at Municipal Marina to replace outdated 1999 building with modern amenities.
Texas homeowner’s attempt to save tree from cold leads to fire
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Emergency crews responded to a potential fire at a residence on 3300 Bali, where a homeowner's efforts to protect a tree from the cold with a space heater led to a blaze. The incident resulted in no damage to the home, but the tree did...
TASED: Texas man arrested for family violence and resisting arrest
BISHOP, Texas — A 34-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a family violence incident in Bishop, according to the Bishop Police Department. Officers responded to the 200 block of E. Joyce Street around 5:56 a.m. Reynaldo H. Salazar Jr., of Bishop, Texas, was charged with assault family/house...
Corpus Christi man among 3 arrested in Freer child exploitation sting
FREER, Texas — A coordinated undercover operation by the Freer Police Department in partnership with Veterans for Child Rescue (V4CR) targeted individuals allegedly trying to exploit minors online. Police said three men have been arrested so far, and investigators have more than 18 arrest warrants pending as evidence...
Corpus Christi, TX: Chilly Start, Warming Midweek Before Friday Front
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Corpus Christi, Texas – A chilly start to the week will gradually give way to warmer temperatures across South Texas, though another cold front is expected late Thursday into Friday, according to the...
3 men arrested in Texas sting targeting online predators exploiting kids
Three men were arrested in a Freer sting operation targeting online predators. Police partnered with Veterans for Child Rescue; 18+ warrants pending.
The Coastal Texas Town Where Everyone’s Buying Land (Quietly)
Whispers on Mustang Island say Port Aransas is where the smart money is moving, and you can feel it on every sandy street. Sunlit porches and water views are drawing investors alongside beach-loving families who return year after year. After Hurricane Harvey, rebuilding brought fresh energy and capital, accelerating...
