NAACP Hosts Summit to Combat Negative Impacts of Data Centers
As the construction of data centers expands— with more being built in Black, brown and low-income communities and harming the environments where they’re located— the NAACP hosted a summit from Dec. 12 to 13, with the goal of addressing growing environmental justice concerns and calling for greater transparency from...
Aransas Pass contractor disputes city over sewer overflow repair costs
For months, Tom Collins worked to repair a home damaged when the Aransas Pass sewer system overflowed. Now, the work is complete, but Collins says the city has left him to foot the bill.
State denies request to keep Corpus Christi’s colorful crosswalks
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation has denied the City of Corpus Christi’s request for an exemption that would have allowed two decorative crosswalks to remain in place following a statewide directive from Gov. Greg Abbott requiring the removal of non-standard roadway markings. According...
Flames engulf RV in Bishop, no injuries reported
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An RV fire broke out earlier today near the intersection of 6th St. and Fir Ave. in Bishop, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. According to the Bishop Police Department, officers responded alongside ESD 3 Fire and the Nueces County Constable Precinct 3 after receiving reports of the...
Big Red Back in Action Monday Against Corpus Christi
BEAUMONT, Texas - Lamar University will resume its current three-game homestand Monday evening when it hosts Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at the Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center. The game tips off at 6:30 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+. The Cardinals (3-4, 1-0 SLC) opened the...
Cecilio Garza and Tejano Highway 281 talk new projects, teaming up on Domingo Live
Cecilio Garza and Tejano Highway 281 joined us on Domingo Live to discuss their current projects – and how they even teamed up in the first place!
Janssen Completes Sparkling City Classic Sweep for $10,000 Weekend Haul
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Dec. 13, 2025) — Drew Janssen closed out the inaugural Sparkling City Classic in emphatic fashion, capturing the $3,000-to-win Friesen Performance IMCA Modified 25-lap main event on Saturday night at South Texas Race Ranch. The Pella, Iowa, racer led from the outset aboard the Kyle...
6 Things to Know: Affordable Care Act deadline, Robstown elects new mayor
Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know before you walk out the door this Monday morning.
Abraham Quintanilla, Selena’s father, dies at 86: AB reports
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Abraham Quintanilla, father of slain Tejano singer Selena, died Saturday, his son and TMZ report. AB Quintanilla made the announcement Saturday morning on social media with the following caption: “It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my dad passed away today.” Abraham...
La Posada Foundation and U.S. Marines collect thousands of toys for kids in need
Community volunteers joined the La Posada Foundation and U.S. Marines to load thousands of Toys for Tots donations and honor service members with a breakfast.
