Bond reduction denied in Corpus Christi case tied to 2-month-old baby’s death
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A judge denied a request Tuesday to lower the bond for Ariel Reyes, the man charged in connection with the 2022 death of 2-month-old Azriel Reyes-Rodriguez. During a pretrial hearing, Reyes’ attorneys asked the court to reconsider his $1 million bond after receiving competency and...
Storm cleanup leaves Corpus Christi homeowner facing costly repairs
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Something many Coastal Bend residents may now be dealing with after this weekend’s severe weather is storm cleanup. Tree limbs and branches were scattered across neighborhoods, and some residents are now paying the price after suffering serious storm damage. “I was watching TV,” said...
SPEC awards $100,000 in scholarships to local students
San Patricio Electric Cooperative recently announced the awarding of $100,000 in scholarships to 10 local high school seniors who will pursue a higher education in the fall. These 10 students will receive a $10,000 scholarship each. The recipients for SPEC’s 2026 scholarship program are as follows:. Phillip Flores, Ode
South Texas veterans host 10-mile Memorial Day ruck march in Robstown
ROBSTOWN, Texas — Honoring those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, that is the idea behind the observance of Memorial Day. That idea is being carried out in the form of a 10-mile ruck march in Robstown to observe Memorial Day 2026. A group of South...
Rising waters across South Texas bring hope and headaches for water treatment crews
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After years of drought worries and shrinking reservoirs, South Texas is finally watching water move again. Heavy rains are sending rivers rushing downstream, raising lake levels and giving communities new hope for badly needed water supplies. But in Three Rivers, all that runoff is also creating
ILCA U.S. Championships draw sailors of all ages to Corpus Christi
Competitors ranging in age from 13 to 75, including former Olympians, are competing in the ILCA U.S. Championships in Corpus Christi.
Blue Ghosts Walk Off Hounds in 10th for Series Win
CORPUS CHRISTI - Jeron Williams game-tying homer in the ninth and Yamal Encarncion's walk-off RBI single in the 10th guided the Blue Ghosts to a dramatic 2-1 win over Midland before 5,064 fans at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi earned its third series win of the year by claiming four of...
South Texas feels pinch as beef prices climb to record highs
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Meat prices are at an all-time high due to drought conditions and a shortage in beef supply, making it tough to keep up with demand across the country. Locally, customers aren’t the only ones feeling it. Farmers and butchers say these are the highest meat...
My Finest Hour: Zaldain transitions bass skills into Redfish Cup success
Event: 2021 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter. Scenario: The inaugural chapter in what has become a celebrated annual competition took place in Port Aransas, the Gulf Coast town known as the Fishing Capital of Texas. The invitational event featured a unique format with half a dozen two-per
As America Faces Severe Droughts, Lawns Are Under Scrutiny
As much of the U.S. continues to experience drought conditions, a study identified the cities where lawn watering costs the most.
