Charges dismissed against a suspected drunk driver accused of killing a couple
On Thursday, charges were dismissed against 54-year-old Carmen Guevara and she was released from the Nueces County Jail.
Local students win trip to Washington D.C.
Two area students will travel to Washington, D.C. this summer, courtesy of San Patricio Electric Cooperative. Brennan Keese, a senior at Skidmore-Tynan High School, and Aryn Vanecek, a junior at Sinton High School, were selected as SPEC’s 2026 Youth Tour delegates. Keese and Vanecek were chosen through SPEC’s Youth...
AI That Fixes Maintenance Data Chaos Wins in US Army Challenge
The US Army’s latest artificial intelligence (AI) data and analytics competition has come to a close, pushing teams to go beyond concepts and assemble deployable solutions that solve actual field problems. Taking first place in the high-stakes Vantage Edge 2 challenge is the Team CC Blue Ghost from the...
This gap in planning shows why Texas must increase water funding
The price tag for securing Texas' future water supply more than doubled, but the plan doesn't account for the coming impact of data centers, the Editorial Board writes.
Massive island-wide garage sale takes over Padre Island this weekend
Hundreds of households on Padre Island are joining forces for a massive island-wide garage sale spanning over 60 blocks this Saturday.
Hundreds attend first of its kind event for area veterans
Hundreds of veterans attended the first Coastal Bend Joint County Veterans Claims Summit to get help with compensation, appeals, and pensions.
Beyond Buc Days: Your weekend lineup
Birdiest Festival, Fan Fest, Power Wheels racing and family fun highlight a packed weekend across the Coastal Bend.
Corpus Christi Prepares for Potential Water Emergency as Drought Deepens in South Texas
Corpus Christi is facing growing concern over its water supply as a long-running drought continues to drain reservoirs across South Texas. Local officials have warned that the city could be approaching a formal water emergency if conditions don’t improve, putting pressure on both residents and major industries that depend on steady water access. The situation...
Man receives 38 years in prison for shooting at state troopers in Bluntzer area
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 38 years in prison for aggravated assault after shooting at state troopers during an April 2025 police chase.
Sinton rezoning sparks new growth potential and hopes for local charm
arge plots of land in Sinton were rezoned, paving the way for growth. Residents hope new development preserves the city's small-town atmosphere
