Corpus Christi surrogate fights for baby after California arrests
A Texas mother is seeking custody of the baby she carried as a surrogate after the intended parents were arrested in a human trafficking investigation.
Dog Lost In 2017 During Hurricane Harvey Now Reunited with Texas Owners
(Waco, Texas) Dogs make life better in Texas, that is a fact. I’m reminded every time I go home from work, and I have two dogs waiting to show me unconditional love. Our pets are our family, so when a family member goes missing it can be heartbreaking. But recently there was a Texas family that was reunited with...
As CPB winds down operations, local station KEDT warns cuts could impact community
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced this week that it will begin shutting down operations following steep cuts to its federal funding. The move is expected to impact PBS stations across the country — including KEDT in Corpus Christi. For those working behind the...
CCISD Board of Trustees to form new library advisory board to oversee book selections
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi ISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution to establish a new library advisory board this upcoming year. This new board is part of Senate Bill 13, which shifts the final say over which books are added or removed from school libraries from librarians to school advisory boards.
TAMU-K hosts Fifth Annual Superintendent Symposium
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — School leaders from across South Texas gathered at Texas A&M University–Kingsville on Wednesday for the fifth annual Superintendent Symposium, where they discussed a wide range of education-related issues ahead of the new school year. The event provided an opportunity for superintendents and...
Corpus Christi leaders are kicking the can down the road on desal | Letter...
Editor's note: The Corpus Christi City Council voted July 29 to postpone until Aug. 26 a decision on whether to continue design work for the city's proposed seawater desalination plant. The move came after some council members balked at a new $1.2 billion cost estimate for the plant. In my lifetime, planning for the...
After closing abruptly in 2024, 14 Upbring Head Start campuses reopen in time for...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Upbring Head Start reopens all 14 campuses right in time for the new school year. This marks a major milestone for students, parents and educators after all campuses were suddenly closed last year. Upbring Head Start Nueces County Regional Director Sandy Salinas-Deleon said they've worked...
Corpus Christi to host first-ever trail ride, deeply rooted in Black heritage
Cowboy culture comes to life this weekend in Corpus Christi with the city’s first-ever trail ride at the South Texas Race Ranch.
Councilman Mark Scott answers accusations of conflict of interest in land deal
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Councilman Scott took to social media on Friday to address a social media post that accused him of having a conflict of interest in Corpus Christi City Council's approval of a $1.2B land deal in Bluntzer, TX. In a unanimous vote, City Council approved the...
San Patricio DA initiates criminal investigation into district court judge after argument
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — San Patricio County District Attorney Margie Silva filed a motion requesting 156th District Court Judge Patrick L. Flanigan be criminally investigated after also filing a grievance against him Thursday. She also filed a motion requesting he recuse himself from cases involving her office and...