Downtown Corpus Christi celebrates 15th anniversary of ArtWalk
Mark your calendars for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Twisted Tea & Shiner Blonde Stage in front of Retro Arcade & Bar.
Portland residents urged to enroll in CodeRED emergency alerts
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Portland rolls out an early warning system that allows its residents to stay informed and ready in case of emergencies. The city uses a new emergency system to send out alerts faster, up to 1,000 phone numbers per minute. It then delivers a recorded message to a live person or an...
Council looks for clarity, State Rep. Juan Hinojosa delivers.
City Council hit pause on desalination funding. Sen. Chuy Hinojosa said SWIFT funds can’t be redirected — drawing sharp words from both sides.
Whataburger Celebrates 75 Years with 75-Cent Burgers
Don’t miss out on the chance to bite into history! Whataburger is turning 75, and to celebrate this monumental anniversary, the beloved burger chain is cooking up a sizzling surprise for fans: a chance to grab its iconic burger for just 75 cents. But this juicy deal isn’t sticking around for long, and there’s a […] ...
Desalination on Hold: What are Corpus Christi’s options to secure future water?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi City Council's vote to pause funding for the Inner Harbor Desalination Plant design doesn't take the option off the table. Leaders will revisit it a month from now when they're able to confirm if low-interest loans from the Texas Water Development Board must stay with the project.
Historic T.H. Mathis House in Rockport, Texas: built in 1869 and it’s rentable
The historic T.H. Mathis House is at 621 South Church Street in Rockport, Texas (Aransas County). It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1971. This house is privately owned and well-maintained.
UPDATE: Man in critical condition after reportedly setting himself on fire
A white VW SUV erupted into flames at the Stripes on the corner of SPID and Airline around 5:30 p.m. Corpus Christi police told KRIS 6 News that when they arrived, they found a man on fire.
Corpus Christi Independent School District hosts summer commencement
Families, friends, and neighbors got to watch dozens of students walk across the stage at the Veterans Memorial High School Auditorium.
Choke Canyon Reservoir levels decline after brief rise
Following recent rains in the Uvalde area, which brought water from the Frio River to Choke Canyon Reservoir, water levels saw a brief uptick. However, the reservoir has since resumed its downward trend. As of July 31, Choke Canyon Reservoir stood at 13% capacity, a slight decline from 13.1% the...
West Broadway Street closing for waterline work August 4-6
West Broadway Street will close August 4-6 between Port and Lexington Avenues for waterline installation. Local access maintained; detours available for through traffic.
