Corpus Christi Weather Alert: Extreme Cold and Freeze Warnings Continue Through Monday Noon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Corpus Christi, Texas – Rare and dangerous cold is gripping South Texas, putting people, pets, plants, and plumbing at risk as freezing temperatures and bitter wind chills persist through Monday morning....
Area schools delaying, cancelling operations due to weather
Several area school districts are either cancelling operations or delaying start times due to potential inclement weather coming through the area next week. Taft ISD has announced that the district will be closed on Jan. 26 due to extreme winter weather exceptionally cold wind chills. Aransas Pass ISD announced...
Harbor Bridge roadways remain open despite cold weather in Coastal Bend
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Despite cold temperatures across the Coastal Bend, all roadways and elevated structures within the Harbor Bridge Project limits remain open. The Harbor Bridge Project said this includes U.S. 181, Interstate 37, and State Highway 286. Officials say a second round of roadway pretreatment...
New Harbor Bridge remains open despite arctic conditions
All roadways and elevated structures within the Harbor Bridge Project limits, including US 181, IH 37, and SH 286, remain open, according to Harbor Bridge Project officials.
Heater causes small shrub fire in Flour Bluff during freeze, no homes damaged
The incident serves as a reminder of the fire hazards that can arise when residents try to protect outdoor plants and trees during extreme cold weather.
Power outages reported throughout the Coastal Bend amid extreme cold
Here's a look at power outages across the Coastal Bend.
Taft lifters compete at Picker Pride Invitational
The Taft powerlifting team turned in a productive showing Friday at the Robstown Picker Pride Invitational. Taft finished seventh in the boys team standings with 21 points. Emanuel Nino captured first place at 123 pounds with a 975-pound total, lifting 350 pounds in the squat, 275 in the bench press and 350 in the...
CCPD officials, witness speak out after officer involved shooting leaves one in critical condition
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two Corpus Christi police officers were hospitalized Friday afternoon, one in critical condition, after a shootout with a homicide suspect on the city’s westside. A third officer also suffered minor injuries from shrapnel and was treated by medics at the scene. Chief of Police...
Holly Road trestle project update: new additions possible
Construction for the Holly Road Trestle Project connecting Oso Bay Wetlands to Flour Bluff is set to start Oct 2026. Community leaders are seeking funding for a kayak launch and fish cleaning station.
Cold temperatures, rain creep into Corpus Christi on Jan. 24
Corpus Christi was met with strong winds and heavy rain early morning Jan. 24. As some braved the weather in downtown Corpus Christi for a morning run, others fought for parking at local grocery stores to stock up on food, water and other necessities. Weather delays: See which Nueces County schools are delaying...
