Shots fired near Metro elementary prompts lockdown; two arrested, police say
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A reported shots heard call near Metro Elementary School of Design led to a precautionary lockdown Thursday afternoon as Corpus Christi ISD Police detained two individuals. According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, officers responded around 12:14 p.m. to the area of 15th Street and...
Weekend Guide: Here’s what’s going on this weekend, March 6-8
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi. Find more fun in the Coastal Bend with the Visit Corpus Christi's event calendar: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/events/. Friday, March 6. 6:30-11:45 p.m. at Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd, Robstown. The Carden International Glow...
Meet Corpus Christi ISD Teacher of the Year winners for 2026
The top teachers of the year in Corpus Christi ISD have been announced. The district named Denise Caldera, a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Galvan Elementary School, and Martha Buendia, a math teacher at King High School, as the elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year during a press conference on March 4. "I...
One week after reopening, Nueces County officials report vandalism at Bob Hall Pier
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — One week after the opening of the new Bob Hall Pier, Nueces County officials say they are frustrated by reports of anglers drilling holes into the brand-new deck. Videos circulating on social media show a man drilling a hole into the deck of the newly...
Price roller coaster at Corpus Christi gas pumps
Gas prices in Corpus Christi jumped 11 cents overnight to $2.96/gallon, driven by uncertainty over the war in Iran, according to AAA.
CC restaurant reinspection fees jump from $50 to $200 under new rules
Corpus Christi restaurant reinspection fees rise from $50 to $200 under new state law. Local owners and health department collaborated on the final decision.
A water emergency for Corpus Christi may arrive sooner than thought
A water emergency for Corpus Christi may arrive sooner than city officials had initially forecast — and groundwater projects hoped to provide a safety net remain a question amid ongoing pushback. November had been the month projected that the city may enter a water emergency, meaning there would be 180 days before...
Cheniere Gets Non-FTA Permit for Additional Corpus Christi LNG Trains
DOE granted non-FTA export authorization for a two-train expansion totaling 3.28 million metric tons per annum at Cheniere's Corpus Christi LNG terminal in Texas. The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has granted non-FTA export authorization for a two-train expansion totaling 3.28 million metric tons per annum...
Belden Street closure set for up to 72 hours in downtown Corpus Christi
Belden Street closes March 5 for up to 72 hours for Harbor Bridge demolition. Plan alternate routes now.
Ribbon cutting for new Operations & Family Resource Center
Gregory-Portland ISD invites the community to celebrate the opening of its new Operations & Family Resource Center on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The new facility, funded through Bond 2023, brings together the district’s Family Resource Center, Transportation, Maintenance, Technology, Safety,...

















