Corpus Christi police crack down on pocket bikes, minibikes on city streets
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Department says officers impounded nine motorcycles, minibikes, and pocket bikes after stopping a group riding on city streets on May 22. According to police, officers with the department’s Violent Crimes Unit spotted several riders operating the vehicles on a public ro
Overnight storms bring flooded streets, downed tree limbs, and a rising Oso Creek
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Heavy overnight storms brought flooded roadways, fast-moving runoff and downed tree limbs across parts of the Coastal Bend. Drivers encountered standing water in several areas Wednesday morning, including along Holly Road and Ayers Street, where cars were seen pushing through flooded intersectio
Nueces County commissioners discuss Hilltop Community Center, Packery Channel upgrades and fairgrounds lease
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County commissioners tackled several major projects during Wednesday’s Commissioners Court meeting, including updates on the Hilltop Community Center, renovations at Packery Channel and a lease extension for operations at the Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds in Robstown. “There making grea
Reservoirs near America’s biggest oil export hub plunge to just 8% capacity
Unfortunately, without significant rainfall, the region’s options will remain limited in the near future.
Southside flooding hits as Oso Creek nears major flood stage
Heavy rain flooded Southside streets on Wednesday as Oso Creek neared major flood stage at 24.6 feet.
St. Paul homeowner says drainage issue is behind her flooding
Recent heavy rain in San Patricio County is once again raising flooding concerns for one St. Paul homeowner who says drainage problems are leaving her property underwater.
GLO: County vessel turn-in a massive success
The Texas General Land Office recently hosted a vessel turn-in in San Patricio County, and Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the event was a success. According to a news release from the GLO, San Patricio County residents turned in 40 boats or vessels totaling more than 700 linear feet during the three-day event f
Fun things to do in Corpus Christi area May 28 through May 31
Not sure what to do this weekend? There are plenty of fun things to check out in the Coastal Bend area, whether it's with family, friends, a romantic partner or just yourself. Here's what the Caller-Times thinks you should attend: Community theater review: The chemistry is fatal at Aurora Arts' production of 'Bonnie &
Why Corpus Christi Faces a Looming Water Shortage, and What Might Help
Corpus Christi, Texas, home to the nation’s largest oil export hub, and its surrounding Coastal Bend area are in a water shortage that has residents, businesses and industry carefully monitoring their water use and worried about a growing crisis. Since August 2024, the city’s 318,000 residents have been unable...
Bowing Storm Line Moving Through Houston and Southeast Texas Including Beaumont and Corpus Christi...
HOUSTON AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS — A bowing line of thunderstorms moved through the Houston region early Wednesday, May 27, 2026, pushing offshore as the main line of storms tracks along the Southeast Texas coastline toward Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Sabine Pass. A second storm line is also visible to the south near Corpus

















