Port Aransas’ Spoonbill Bay grows with new homes and gas station
Spoonbill Bay in Port Aransas has 12 homes built and a new gas station open, with a lagoon set to open by spring break 2027.
Benjamin Liska, legendary Corpus Christi surf shop founder, dies
Benjamin Liska, founder of Benjamin's Surf and Skate, died July 1, 2026, leaving behind nearly 50 years of surf culture legacy.
Stolen veteran flags spark community donations
Flags honoring veterans were stolen from Park Road 22 over July 4th weekend. The community is now donating to replace them.
CCPD Metrocom is hiring 911 dispatchers to fill 25 open positions this summer
The Corpus Christi Police Department's Metrocom office handled 600,000 calls last year but says a staffing shortage can slow response times for some callers.
Mobile home overturns on SPID on-ramp after tire blowout
A mobile home overturned on a South Padre Island Drive on-ramp Tuesday after a tire blowout. No injuries reported.
Corpus Christi’s first new air route in 27 years could end after just months
The first flight departed in October. Now this ultra low-cost airline may depart South Texas altogether.
Wave of shakeups sweeping South Texas TV newsrooms. What we know
A new round of changes is hitting South Texas TV newsrooms, with one departure and one arrival drawing attention.
Workforce declined by hundreds at Corpus Christi Army Depot since 2023
The Corpus Christi Army Depot lost hundreds of direct employees between 2023 and 2025. The Texas Comptroller's Office released new 2025 economic impact reports on July 2, with data that supports the claims of local leaders who have raised the alarm about the depot's shrinking civilian workforce . The Corpus Christi Arm
Texas-based burger chain continues expansion as new locations open across the U.S.
While some restaurant chains are shrinking their footprints, Whataburger is continuing its push into new markets. The Texas-born burger brand has announced additional openings and development plans as it works…
Contractor liable for Thursday water break
A contractor will be billed for all costs related to striking a 12-inch water main on Thursday, July 2, during utility pole installation. City crews completed overnight repairs and are now assessing total damages.
