Harbor Bridge span removal begins Saturday
Historic 1959 Harbor Bridge center span will be lowered Saturday through Tuesday, marking the final phase of the $1.3 billion replacement project.
Coastal Bend Food Bank provides emergency relief for FCI Three Rivers families affected by...
As of Oct. 23, it’s been 23 days since the federal government shutdown began, and lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement. With no resolution in sight, government employees across the nation are turning to food banks for support. According to the U.S. General Services Administration’s 2025 payroll calendar,...
TxDOT delays lowering of Old Harbor Bridge span to Tuesday
The Texas Department of Transportation says preparations to lower the center span of the old Harbor Bridge took longer than expected Monday, delaying the start of the operation. TxDOT said the barge Prometheus, positioned beneath the bridge to receive the 6-million-pound span, was temporarily moved to allow vessel...
Crews demolish old TGI Friday’s to build Yard House in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Demolition is underway at the former TGI Friday’s in Moore Plaza to make way for a new Yard House restaurant. Crews began tearing down the nearly 10,000-square-foot building along South Padre Island Drive this week, marking the first step in transforming the property. According...
Texas Refinery Hub Faces Historic Water Crisis
One of the busiest refining and petrochemical clusters on the Gulf Coast is now facing the most severe water shortage in its history. The city of Corpus Christi, Texas, which supports both a major industrial base and more than half a million residents across its service region, is warning officials that it could...
Upcoming Vehicle Auction in Corpus Christi: Local Residents Invited to Bid On-Site or Online...
An on-site and live online auction will take place at 5485 Greenwood Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The auction will start at 10:00 am. Gates will open at 8:00 am. A total of 109 cars, trucks, trailers, and motorcycles will be available for bidding.
City of Corpus Christi’s potential purchase of plastic company’s desal plant off the table
The city of Corpus Christi’s potential purchase of a partially constructed desalination plant , currently owned by a plastics manufacturer, is off the table. In an Oct. 23 letter to City Manager Peter Zanoni, Corpus Christi Polymers officials wrote that they had “decided not to proceed with the proposed discussions...
Work underway for new restaurant coming to the Coastal Bend
On Monday afternoon, crews with White Star Demolition, LLC tearing down the old TGI Fridays on the 5200 block of South Padre Island Drive.
Making strides for a cure: UT Health brings research to the community
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are working to stop one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer that primarily affects young Black and Hispanic women
Del Mar College’s Veterans honored with 2025 Gold Veterans Education Excellence Award
Del Mar College has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission with the 2025 Gold Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award, the highest level of distinction granted by the state for institutions demonstrating exceptional support for military-connected students. At the heart of this achievement is...

















