Two more juveniles charged in Odem-Edroy school bus assault case, sheriff says
Two additional juveniles have been charged with indecency with a child in connection with the December school bus assault case involving Odem-Edroy Independent School District.
Corpus Christi rain barrels sell out; 500 more on the way
The city sold out of 500 rain barrels in a matter of days. Another shipment of 500 is expected to arrive by May 8.
Nueces County declares local disaster over severe drought and water shortage
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County officials have declared a local disaster due to worsening drought conditions that are rapidly draining the region’s water supply and pushing Corpus Christi closer to emergency shortages on Thursday. County officials said the declaration comes as the Nueces River watershed remains in...
County commissioner graduates from leadership academy
A local San Patricio County commissioner recently graduated from a prestigious state leadership academy. San Patricio County Precinct 2 Commissioner Tom Yardley is among 21 county officials who have successfully completed Leadership 254, according to a news release from the Texas Association of Counties. Yardley was among nearly two dozen...
More than 100 attend G-PISD cleanup event
More than 100 members of the Gregory-Portland ISD community recently took time out of their weekend to clean up the streets and help beautify the Portland area. On April 25, the Gregory-Portland High School Environmental Club hosted the Big Event. The event was aimed at bringing community members together to help pick up trash and other debris or things off the street...
Class of 2026: CCISD Graduation and rehearsals schedule
Save the dates – 2026 commencement ceremonies are set! It's time to celebrate our graduates' achievements as they step into the next phase of their lives.
Metro Elementary School of Design unveils two new libraries to boost student literacy
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Students and staff at Metro Elementary School of Design in Corpus Christi are celebrating the unveiling of two newly renovated libraries designed to boost literacy and student engagement. School leaders revealed both spaces for the first time, including a fully renovated main library inside the...
Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings
Water shortages are hitting crisis levels across South Texas, forcing cities like Aransas Pass and Beeville to declare local disasters as reservoir levels plummet. Corpus Christi faces a potential emergency by November 2026, while smaller towns warn that water levels may soon drop below the reach of their intake pipes.
Higher ed leaders in Corpus Christi consider how to reduce water usage
As the city of Corpus Christi eyes a potential water emergency , Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Del Mar College are looking into ways to reduce usage and decrease reliance on the city’s freshwater supply. Solutions at Del Mar College range from an effort to connect the Oso Creek campus to an effluent water line with the aim of using reclaimed water for...
Beach to Bay relay marathon expects a sold-out crowd in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is preparing for the 49th annual Beach to Bay relay marathon on May 16. The event honoring the military is expected to sell out.
