Palenque Grill at La Palmera closes after three years
Palenque Grill at La Palmera mall closed its doors March 30. Sarona Winfrey, spokesperson for La Palmera, confirmed the closure in a text message March 31. Announced in April 2022, Palenque Grill began construction in February 2023 and opened 10 months later. The 8,920-square-foot casual dining table-service...
UTRGV falls to Corpus in South Texas Showdown
EDINBURG — After an extensive road trip for the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, the Vaqueros had a bit of a bumpy homecoming this past weekend. UTRGV (14-14, 9-6) hosted the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (13-14, 3-8) in a three-game series as part of the annual South Texas Showdown. Corpus took the first...
Orange Grove reports sudden aquifer changes, links concerns to ‘recent large-scale groundwater pumping’
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Orange Grove said it is seeing sudden changes in both water levels and water quality in its primary drinking water source, raising concerns about increases in groundwater pumping in the region as leaders from neighboring areas search for new water sources and increase demand on...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Corpus Christi Right Now
Looking for some great free finds around Corpus Christi? Here are a few items your neighbors are giving away this week — from moving boxes to appliances ready for parts. Condition: Gently used, heavy duty boxes measuring 22x13x15 inches. Perfect for packing or storage. Location: North Padre Island, Corpus Christi, TX.
Rockport Beach Open Water Challenge 2026: Swim the Texas Coast
The Aransas County Area Masters Swimmers Club (ACAMS) is excited to announce the inaugural Rockport Beach Open Water Challenge, set for Sunday, May 3, 2026. This exciting new event will bring adult swimmers from across the nation to the pristine, protected waters of Rockport Beach — Texas’s only certified “Blue Wave”...
Fightin’ Pirate Band Earns Sweepstakes at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading
The Fightin’ Pirate Band from Rockport-Fulton High School delivered a standout performance at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, earning straight 1s from every judge. Combined with their straight 1s from the marching contest in October, the band has earned another Sweepstakes award — the highest honor in UIL...
Volunteers needed to keep 84-year Easter passion play alive
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A longtime Coastal Bend tradition is seeking volunteers as the Easter Sunrise Passion Play looks for actors ahead of this Sunday’s performance at Cole Park. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Coastal Bend Easter tradition that has spanned more than eight decades is now calling...
Westside shop keeps Easter cascarones tradition alive for families
A family-owned produce shop on the Westside is helping families keep the Easter tradition of cascarones alive with affordable prices.
City of Rockport warns of temporary taste, odor changes in water starting May 11
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Rockport will temporarily switch the disinfectant used in its public water system beginning May 11. Officials said the change may cause noticeable changes in taste and odor. According to a statement released by the city on Monday, the system will transition from...
Former reporter recalls covering Selena Quintanilla’s tragic murder
Former KZ-TV reporter Dave Johnson reflects on covering the tragic murder of Selena Quintanilla in Corpus Christi 31 years ago today.
