Corpus Christi TX

Corpus Christi paid $2.7M to a water agency now under investigation. Could alleged misrepresentation void the contract? The city manager says he doesn't know.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Construction is underway on the restaurant and concession space at the new Bob Hall Pier on Padre Island, marking the next chapter of a major coastal project. Nueces County officials say the first phase of construction began earlier this week, with leaders emphasizing the importance...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update: CCPD Public Information Officer S.O. Antonio Contreras told 3NEWS that charges are expected to be filed against the two men who allegedly exchanged gunfire near the Red Roof Inn on Nile and SPID. "Charges are expected," Contreras said. "But both are still being treated...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Nueces and Frio rivers serve as the lifeline of the Coastal Bend, feeding the reservoirs that supply water to hundreds of thousands of people. As drought conditions persist, a 3NEWS team traveled upstream to better understand where that water begins — and how it reaches South Texas.

Coastal Bend CASA will host its Super Hero 5K on April 18 at Heritage Park. The event benefits abused and neglected children in foster care.

ORANGE GROVE, Texas — Officials in Orange Grove say a sharp drop in local well levels has raised concerns about the region’s water supply, prompting discussions with leaders from Corpus Christi over possible causes. City leaders announced earlier this week that well levels have fallen to just feet...

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico spoke with Anchor Clara Benitez-Cortez on his thoughts on the water crisis.

(This story was updated to add new information.) Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo announced April 1 that city leaders will discuss recent turmoil at the Nueces River Authority with potential implications for Harbor Island desalination during an April 14 Corpus Christi City Council meeting. The Nueces River...

The city acknowledged Tuesday that state law allows it to cut water individually to any of the 23 exempt industrial users if they fail to reduce consumption during a water emergency.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 17-year-old was arrested Thursday at Mathis High School, according to Mathis Police Chief John Jones. Jones said Joe Ramirez was taken into custody on campus and transported to the San Patricio County Jail. He was booked on charges of unlawful restraint of a person under 17, a state jail...