Corpus Christi man sentenced to 40 years for killing mother
A Corpus Christi man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of killing his 83-year-old mother in 2021.
Abbott pitches school property tax reform at Corpus Christi event
(This story was updated to clarify a headline.) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott swung by Corpus Christi on Jan. 16 to speak with veterans and pitch his plan to overhaul school property taxes. Abbott spoke to a packed crowd during the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars Mid-Winter Conference held at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel....
Governor Abbott delivers remarks at Texas VFW Conference
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks on Friday at the Texas VFW Mid-Winter Conference, honoring service members who served the nation abroad and reaffirming his commitment to supporting Texas veterans.
See if your teacher is a Corpus Christi ISD Teacher of the Year
Corpus Christi ISD announced Teacher of the Year winners from each campus on Jan. 15. The winner will be considered for district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year honors in March. Here's which teachers came out on top in the Corpus Christi Independent School District in 2026: Allen Elementary School:...
New photo released in search for Texas teenager who vanished at sea
Christian Hall, 15, departed from Corpus Christi on his boss's yacht more than 20 years ago and was never seen again. He would be 35 years old today.
Ex-Texas police officer accused of planting vape pen in student’s backpack moves closer to...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A Texas appeals court has cleared the way for an audio recording to be used as evidence against a former school police officer accused of planting a vape pen in a student's backpack. The 13th Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision on Jan. 8,...
Aransas Pass man gets 12 years in prison for shooting at Port Arthur police...
BEAUMONT, Texas — A 35-year-old Aransas Pass man received a 12-year prison sentence Wednesday for firing shots at Port Arthur police officers during a 2023 incident that began with a bar altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Raquel West sentenced Michael Keith Brasher, 35, of Aransas Pass, Texas, in...
Young builders display impressive ag mech projects at livestock show
Beyond the barns and animal exhibits at the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show, students are showcasing impressive agricultural mechanics projects that represent dedication and skill development.
‘100 Club’ decal benefits Corpus Christi Police Foundation
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Foundation has released its 2026 “100 Club” decal, giving residents a new way to support police programs that are not funded through the city budget. The $100 decal is available to community members who want to show their support...
These restaurants were Caller-Times staff favorites in 2025
There are so many great local restaurants, coffee shops, diners, bars and other types of eateries in Corpus Christi. If a new local business opens or shuts its doors, I will jump at the opportunity to report on it. I feel that you should always support local, because you’re supporting someone trying to make a living...

















