Lightning Strike Ignites Shed Fire in Ben Bolt During Overnight Storms
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Ben Bolt homeowner is thankful no one was hurt after a lightning strike sparked a fire at his property during overnight storms Tuesday morning. The fire happened around 2 a.m. on Salazar Street as storms began moving through the area. The homeowner said a...
Billy Lerma announces run for Corpus Christi City Council District 1
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Former Corpus Christi City Council member Billy Lerma announced Monday he is running for City Council District 1, setting up a potential campaign for a seat being vacated by incumbent Everett Roy. Lerma made the announcement on Facebook, citing a desire to bring "practical leadership...
Corpus Christi mayor removal proceedings begin
Corpus Christi removal proceedings against Mayor Paulette Guajardo advanced Tuesday with two pre-trial hearings now scheduled for May 27 and June 2.
Adam Hall trial enters day two with victim testimony at Nueces County Courthouse
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A victim who once considered Adam Hall a friend took the stand Tuesday as his trial entered its second day at the Nueces County Courthouse. The witness, who worked with Hall and had welcomed him into her home, testified before jurors hearing the case against the 24-year-old, who is accused of on
New Tuloso-Midway junior high to have versatile gym, bowling lanes
From inside the gymnasium at the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District's planned new junior high school , students will be able to shoot some hoops, put on a play and even bowl. Tuloso-Midway ISD intends to start construction on the new school this summer. On May 18, the school board approved a guaranteed maximum p
Scare for private plane passengers at Corpus Christi International Airport
A private plane landed safely at Corpus Christi International Airport after a hydraulic warning prompted an early return Tuesday morning.
Here’s the new date a Corpus Christi water emergency could unfold
The projected timeline on a water emergency in Corpus Christi has been pushed back three months, according to city officials. Nick Winkelmann, Corpus Christi Water chief operating officer, unveiled the new timeline in a May 19 City Council meeting. The previous projection had been that a water emergency could begin in
Flamingo In Residence: Port A’s Perfect Celebrity
The flamingo casually waded atop knobby-kneed legs in the aromatic muck among the egrets, terns, and ducks at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. One eye darted about in profile, perfectly cognizant of the activity but not quite sure what all the fuss was about. Just as unassumingly as it had begun, the show was over.
Six Investigates: Questions remain after fatal motorcycle crash
A drunk driver walked away with a misdemeanor after two experts said speed and a missing headlight contributed to a crash that killed a couple leaving a birthday party.
Texas DPS Announces Three of 10 Most Wanted In Custody
According to a release provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Andrew Lopez in San Antonio, Albert Merell, Jr. in Corpus Christi and Kerry Armstrong in Erath Co. earlier this month.
