City of Taft votes in favor of terminating City Manager Ryan Smith
In a 4-1 decision, the Taft City Council voted to terminate its contract with City Manager Ryan Smith on Tuesday. Smith will remain in the role for 30 days under the conditions of his contract.
Highway 358 at Everhart Road reopens after school bus crash
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — UPDATE 8:42 A.M. Westbound Highway 358 at Everhart Road is cleared and open after a morning crash. Flour Bluff ISD Communications Director Bob Chapman confirmed that high school track students were on their way to a meet at Cabaniss Field, and parents were notified. No...
Disney Investment Group Arranges Sale of 379,035-Square-Foot Power Center in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas — Disney Investment Group (DIG) has arranged the sale of Moore Plaza, a 379,035-square-foot power center in Corpus Christi. The center features a roster of 40 tenants including Hobby Lobby, Mardel, Marshalls, Burlington, Old Navy, Office Depot, Total Wine & More, Half Price Books and Pet...
Giving you the top headlines you need to know before you start your day
Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know before you walk out the door this Wednesday morning.
I Stumbled Into an Authentic Italian Spot in Corpus — 10/10
Scratch-made pasta and unreal drinks? I found a hidden Italian gem in Corpus Christi.
Fun things to do in Corpus Christi area Feb. 12 through Feb. 15
Not sure what to do this weekend? There's 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: Feb. 12 Coastal Bend Music & Film Industry Symposium: House of Rock will host the annual...
Hundreds wait hours for utility assistance as demand overwhelms Nueces County nonprofit
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some people arrived as early as 2 a.m., standing in the dark outside the Nueces County Community Action Agency, hoping to get help keeping their lights on. Throughout the day, the line stretched on. Hundreds of residents have flooded the local nonprofit this week seeking...
See photos of Choke Canyon Reservoir at its lowest levels in history
(This story was updated to add new information.) As drought drives lower Corpus Christi’s main water sources — Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi — the harsh effects are becoming more clear. Choke Canyon Reservoir is at a historic low. As of Feb. 11, it measured at about 8.8% of its capacity, according...
Wienerschnitzel corn dogs arrive at H-E-B stores statewide
Wienerschnitzel launches frozen Original Corn Dogs at 250 H-E-B stores across Texas, marking the first grocery availability in the company's 60-year history.
More groundwater is on the way, despite rural resident protests
(This story was updated to add new information.) The city of Corpus Christi is moving forward with the purchase of $28 million in water rights for a third well field in Nueces County — a decision that followed protracted council discussion as leaders weighed potential curtailment against outcry by rural residents who...

















