‘Crawfish for a Cause’ returns to Buc Days weekend with food, fun, and major...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Crawfish for a Cause returned this Saturday as one of the Coastal Bend's largest community fundraisers, bringing together food, live music, and thousands of attendees in support of local nonprofits Metro Ministries and Agape Ranch. Organizers said the 5th annual event featured an all-you-can-eat crawfish...
Nueces County firefighter to enter Navy Fire Hall of Fame
Pérez, a former Navy fire chief and migrant worker who built a 30-year firefighting career, will become the 60th inductee into the Navy Fire & Emergency Services Hall of Fame.
CCW officials detail long-term water supply plan, conservation progress
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Corpus Christi officials outlined the latest updates on the city’s long-range water supply planning during a public briefing on Friday, emphasizing ongoing projects, conservation efforts, and future diversification of the water supply. Nick Winkleman, Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water, said...
Sheriff details massive water use at Nueces County jail facilities
Nueces County jails use 3M+ gallons of water monthly. Sheriff Hooper details conservation efforts for nearly 1,000 inmates.
CHRISTUS Spohn hospitals named to Forbes 2026 Top Hospitals list
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In a recent ranking of the nation’s top performing hospitals, CHRISTUS Spohn has two Coastal Bend facilities on the list of the 2026 Forbes Top Hospitals list. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline and CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice were both included in the list that...
Multiple cities issue disaster declarations citing water crisis
(The Center Square) – As the water crisis in South Texas and the Coastal Bend regions continue, city governments are issuing disaster declarations and county governments are signing proclamations urging legislative action. And as a desalinization plant stalls in Corpus Christi, plans are in the works for one to be built in the Rio Grande Valley where drought persists and Mexico continues to not comply...
Aransas Pass extends emergency declaration
The City of Aransas Pass has extended its declaration of emergency due to dwindling water resources and the threat of continued severe drought conditions around the region, with the declaration set to continue until further notice. According to an announcement posted on the city’s social media pages, the city has...
Coastal Bend coffee shops unite for ‘Sleeves of Support’ foster care campaign
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two Coastal Bend non-profits—Agape Ranch and New Life Refuge—are teaming up with local coffee shops to raise awareness for foster children and youth in a way many can get behind: coffee and tea. Starting tomorrow, residents can support Foster Care Awareness Month simply...
Marcus Mast returns to defend Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Championship
The 2026 PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals hit Corpus Christi May 1-2 at Hilliard Center.
APPD to release case files to family of missing girl
As the search continues for what happened to a girl who has been missing, the Aransas Pass Police Department has agreed to release the investigation files to the family of Elisa Roberson. According to an April 23 announcement from the Aransas Pass Police Department (APPD), the case files are being...
