5 Days, 6,000 Turkeys: Thomas J. Henry’s turkey tradition brings holiday cheer
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and as families start planning their feasts, locals won't have to worry about the main dish. Thomas J. Henry's Thanksgiving giveaway is back this year with a five-day distribution. Shameka Cobb might have shown up to Sunday's Thomas J....
Here’s how the county may bankroll demolition of the old Nueces County Courthouse
The costs to tear down the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse may be covered by a fund that has primarily backed private investment downtown, should county commissioners’ requests be fulfilled. Nueces County officials indicated earlier this year that the vacant courthouse — located off North Mesquite Street and Interstate...
Explosions reported in house fire near Lipes Blvd., no injuries
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A house fire near Lipes Boulevard and Cornell Drive, not far from Veterans Memorial High School, sent neighbors running for safety and the Corpus Christi Fire Department rushing in after flames erupted in a backyard Sunday night. The first property was damaged but neighboring homes...
Pirates cruise past Kingsville 50-16 in bi-district playoff
The Rockport-Fulton Pirates surged into the area round of the Class 4A Division II playoffs on Friday after defeating the Kingsville Brahmas 50-16 at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville. The Pirates (7-4) controlled the game from the opening kickoff, jumping out to a 29–0 halftime lead and extending the margin to...
Free entry to South Texas Texas Botanical Gardens on ‘Texas Recycles Days’
South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to celebrate H-E-B’s Texas Recycles Days on Nov. 14, 15, and 16 with free admission to its facilities.
Worker dies in fall from catwalk at Selena Auditorium in Corpus Christi
A subcontractor died Thursday after falling 60 feet from a catwalk at Corpus Christi's Selena Auditorium. The man was hospitalized but died.
Parent: Drivers ignoring one-way signs at Corpus Christi school zone
Charles Allan says drivers have ignored one-way signs at Luther Jones Elementary for at least three years, creating traffic jams and near-collisions during school hours.
Seeking Affordable Dental Care: A Desperate Plea from a Disabled Student
A young, disabled student attending Del Mar College (DMC) recently reached out to the online community for advice on how to address their dental issues. The student, who is uninsured and financially strained, has been dealing with painful dental problems for years. They expressed concerns about the severity of their...
Sinton VFD Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K draws over 200 runners to support volunteer firefighters
SINTON, Texas — More than 200 runners kicked off their Saturday at Welder Park for the inaugural Turkey Trot 5K, hosted by the Sinton Volunteer Fire Department. The event drew about 210 participants of all ages and served as a fundraiser to support the department (as the name suggests, made up of all volunteers) and...
Odem-Edroy Exes induct new hall of fame members
During the all-classes homecoming reunion, held every five years in Odem, the Odem-Edroy ISD Ex-Students Association inducted four new members into its Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held during the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Odem Junior High School cafetorium. 2025 Inductees are...
